Respirator Safety Quiz

Hazard Communication & The Globally Harmonized System Quiz

1) True or false? OSHA was not involved in the creation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

2) Which of these is NOT true of hazcom labeling? a) Containers with missing labels may still be used b) Labels must be updated within six months of any new chemical information c) Precautionary statements must describe safety measures to prevent injury

3) Name the signal words found on labels and what hazard level they indicate ______

4) What does the Flame pictogram signify? a) Contents under pressure b) Carcinogen c) Pyrophorics

5) What does the Exclamation Mark pictogram signify? a) Reproductive toxicity b) Eye/skin irritant c) Corrosive to metals

6) Name two changes the GHS revision made to Safety Data Sheets. ______

7) Which SDS section is not enforced by OSHA? a) Accidental release measures b) Toxicological information c) Physical/chemical properties d) Transport information

8) List your responsibilities regarding hazard communication. ______

9) True or false? Some chemical handling may require the use of dust masks.

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1) False – The GHS was developed in part based on OSHA’s hazcom standard 2) A – Containers with missing labels may still be used 3) Danger (high-level) and Warning (low-level) 4) C – Pyrophorics 5) B – Eye/skin irritant 6) Name changed from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs); Data required to be represented using consistent headings in a specified 16-section sequence 7) D – Transport information 8) Always read the labels; follow instructions on SDSs; wear specified PPE. 9) True 10) Answers include glasses, goggles, face shields, gloves, respirators, dust masks, foot protection, head protection or full-body protection (haz-mat suits).