Chemical Safety

What is the primary focus of Lesson 3 in Environmental Safety?

• Fire Safety

• Chemical Safety

• Electrical Safety

• Biological Safety

Lesson 3 in Environmental Safety covers ______ Safety.

• Fire

• Chemical

• Electrical

• Biological

What is the primary purpose of safety data sheets?

• To provide recipes for chemical solutions

• To list the prices of chemicals

• To ensure safe handling and use of chemicals

• To advertise chemical products.

Safety data sheets are important because they ______.

• provide entertainment

• ensure safe handling of chemicals

• are used for decoration

• are optional in laboratories

What does OSHA stand for?

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Occupational Standards and Health Agency

• Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration

• Occupational Standards and Hazard Agency

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires facilities to keep a ______.

• Safety Data Sheet

• Hazardous Material List

• Chemical Inventory

• Safety Manual

Which of the following is NOT required in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

• A) Product identification

• B) Potential physical hazards

• C) Cooking instructions

• D) Emergency and first aid procedures.

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must include information on potential health hazards, such as signs and symptoms of overexposure and medical conditions which may be _______ by the chemical.

• A) alleviated

• B) aggravated

• C) ignored

• D) cured

What should healthcare workers do before using chemicals?

• Ignore the SDS

• Read the information on the SDS

• Consult a colleague

• Use the chemical immediately.

If a chemical spills or comes in contact with skin, healthcare workers should consult the ______ before attempting to clean it up.

• SDS

• Manual

• Supervisor

• Internet