OSHA: Hazard Communication Quiz!

20 Questions | By DrummacTraining | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 5367

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Are you familiar with hazard communication? Would you like to try this quiz? This test is a strictly true or false quiz. According to OSHA, it would help if you recognized how many workers are estimated to be exposed to one or more chemical hazards. What is a precautionary statement, and what are the four types of precautionary statements, and do chemicals have both physical and health hazard potentials. Protect yourself by taking this quiz and learning more.

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1.

OSHA estimates that about 32 million workers work with and are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

A statement describing the nature of the chemical hazard is called a Precautionary Statement.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The HCS uses a downstream flow of information to ensure the dissemination of chemical information to everyone covered by HCS.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

There are four types of Precautionary Statements used on labels: Prevention, Response, Storage, and Disposal.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The HCS does not apply to consumer products when used in the workplace in the same manner as that of a normal household consumer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Employers must establish and implement a written hazard communication program.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Chemicals have both physical and health hazard potentials.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Some of the physical hazards of chemicals include: Explosive, Flammable, and Unstable.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Chemical labels must have a Signal Word to alert employees of a potential hazard and its relative level of severity. The two signal words used are Danger and Caution.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

A chemical is considered a carcinogen if it has been shown to cause cancer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Pure water is neutral, has a pH balance of 7 and can neutralize/weaken both bases and acids.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

A chemical that is not corrosive, but which causes a reversible inflammatory effect at the site of contact is considered toxic.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Employees are exposed to chemicals through three primary routes: contact, inhalation and swallowing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Ingesting chemicals usually happens when an employee doesn't wash their hands before eating.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

A pictogram is a composition which is intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical. OSHA has mandated eight specific pictograms to be used on chemical labels.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The SDS is a standardized, 16-section, detailed information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a chemical that describes the chemical.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

SDSs must be printed in English and Spanish.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Manufacturers and importers have up to one year to update SDSs after learning of new or significant information regarding the chemical hazard potential.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

PPE is usually an optional step for employees in dealing with hazardous chemicals.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Any employee is qualified to help with the clean-up of a chemical leak or spill.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False