Section 3.2—quiz: Chemicals And OSHA
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OSHA is an organization that specifically deals with ensuring that work place environments are conducive for people and are up to par with the set standards and requirements. Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.
- 1.Scott, a night cleaner at the Clearview Hotel, was polishing the bronze elevator fixtures. He accidentally dropped a rag into a container of cleaning solution and some liquid got into his eye. What document would the housekeeping manager check to see if the accident posed a health hazard to Scott?
- A.
The OSHA HazComm Standard
- B.
The MSDS from the cleaning solution manufacturer
- C.
The hotel’s Exposure Control Plan
- D.
Prior accident reports
- 2.Annette, a worker in the hotel laundry, accidentally spilled alkali over a recent cut. What document would the housekeeping manager check to see if the accident posed a health hazard to Annette?
- A.
Prior accident reports
- B.
The OSHA HazComm Standard
- C.
The MSDS from the alkali manufacturer
- D.
The hotel’s Exposure Control Plan
- 3.To comply with the OSHA HazComm Standard, hotels must do all of the following, except:
- A.
Test employees on their knowledge of hazardous chemicals.
- B.
Read the standard.
- C.
Make sure all chemical containers are properly labeled.
- D.
Develop and implement a hazard communication program.
- 4.Which of the following OSHA standards requires hotel employers to inform workers about the possible risks posed by chemicals they may use to do their jobs?
- A.
Exposure Control Standard
- B.
Hazard Communication Standard
- C.
Job Safety Analysis Standard
- D.
PH Standard
- 5.Which of the following statements about a property’s hazard communication responsibilities is true?
- A.
If a Material Safety Data Sheet is not available for a chemical used by housekeeping, the substance should be considered safe.
- B.
All hotel employees must be trained in the safe use of any hazardous chemicals used throughout the hotel.
- C.
Chemical solutions from manufacturers are the only substances that should be listed on a hazardous chemical list.
- D.
A Material Safety Data Sheet should list emergency and first aid procedures if dangerous exposure to the chemical occurs.
- 6.How flammable is this chemical?
- A.
Chemical identity
- B.
Hazardous ingredients
- C.
Fire and explosion hazard data
- D.
Reactivity data
- E.
Health hazards
- 7.Is this chemical ever sold under another name?
- A.
Chemical identity
- B.
Hazardous ingredients
- C.
Fire and explosion hazard data
- D.
Reactivity data
- E.
Health hazards
- 8.Can I get sick from inhaling this chemical?
- A.
Chemical identity
- B.
Hazardous ingredients
- C.
Fire and explosion hazard data
- D.
Reactivity data
- E.
Health hazards
- 9.Is there anything in this chemical that is hazardous?
- A.
Chemical identity
- B.
Hazardous ingredients
- C.
Fire and explosion hazard data
- D.
Reactivity data
- E.
Health hazards
- 10.Will extreme vibrations affect the stability of this chemical?
- A.
Chemical identity
- B.
Hazardous ingredients
- C.
Fire and explosion hazard data
- D.
Reactivity data
- E.
Health hazards
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