Hazard Communication Quiz

What does the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) require from chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers?

• To provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for each hazardous chemical

• To provide financial reports annually

• To conduct monthly safety drills

• To offer free safety training to all employees

How many sections are there in the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) format?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 20

What type of information is included in Sections 1 through 8 of the SDS?

• Detailed financial data

• General information about the chemical, identification, hazards, and emergency control measures

• Historical data of chemical usage

• Employee personal information

What is required in Section 1: Identification of the SDS?

• Financial history of the manufacturer

• Product identifier, name, address, and phone number of the manufacturer

• Employee training records

• Environmental impact reports

What is included in the hazard identification section of an SDS?

• Signal word, hazard statements, and pictograms

• Chemical name and synonyms

• Trade secret claims

• Batch-to-batch variation

What must be described for a mixture with unknown toxicity in the hazard identification section?

• The exact chemical identity

• The total percentage of the mixture with unknown acute toxicity

• The common name and synonyms

• The CAS number

What information is required for substances in the composition section of an SDS?

• Signal word and hazard statements

• Chemical name, CAS number, and impurities

• Pictograms and precautionary statements

• Description of unclassified hazards

When can concentration ranges be used instead of exact percentages for ingredients in a mixture?

• When the mixture is flammable

• When a trade secret claim is made

• When the signal word is unknown

• When the hazard classification is missing

What is included in the first-aid measures for someone exposed to a chemical?

• Necessary first-aid instructions and symptom descriptions

• Fire extinguishing techniques

• Storage conditions for chemicals

• Methods for cleaning up spills

What should be considered when fighting a fire caused by a chemical?

• Suitable extinguishing equipment and protective gear

• Methods for chemical storage

• First-aid instructions

• Cleanup procedures for spills