Hazard Communication (BJC)

1. If a container is not labeled it is considered safe.

True

False

2. Which of the following are potentially hazardous?

Combustible liquids

Carcinogens

Flammables

Corrosives

All of the above

3. There should be an exchange of chemical hazard information between outside contractors and the facility prior to performing work that requires the use of hazardous chemicals.

True

False

4. Which of the following should you not do when cleaning up a chemical spill?

Notify your supervisor

Review the material safety data sheet

Obtain the appropriate spill kit and wear proper protective equipment

Start cleaning, as if it was water

5. To perform your work tasks safely you may need

Supervisory assistance

Knowledge of chemicals in your area and PPE

Gloves and rags to clean up spills

Masks, goggles, ski hats

6. Acute health effects of exposure

Are not noticeable

Usually appear soon after being exposed to a chemical

Can result from long-term, repeated chemical exposures

Are not serious

7. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) recommends that a container be labeled with

Color-coded labels

Number-coded labels

Color and number coded labels

Color and hazard warning labels

8. The purpose of the material data safety sheets (MSDS) is to provide detailed information on each hazardous chemical, such as

Chemical name, characteristics, container size

Code name, recommended PPE, safe handling instructions

Chemical name, hazardous effects, recommended PPE, safe handling instructions

Recommended PPE, non-hazardous effects

Hazard Communication (Bjc)