HAZWOPER 40 Lesson 5: Hazardous Chemical
Awareness Questions With All Correct Answers
Lesson Description correct answer -We encounter and use hazardous
chemicals all the time in our everyday lives. Because these materials seem
commonplace, often people become lax and careless around them. This
happens around the workplace as well, and the outcomes can be more
dangerous when dealing with large quantities of chemicals. A basic knowledge
of chemical hazard classes, chemical terms, and basic chemical hazard
awareness is critical in the safety of workers in the workplace. The Hazardous
Chemical Awareness lesson covers chemicals and the hazards they present in
the workplace to provide this basic knowledge and increase chemical hazard
awareness. The lesson examines the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
and lists the required steps for any HCS program. Other topics examined in
the lesson include proper labeling of chemicals, verification of chemical
names, corrosive materials and safety hazards, and unstable materials.
Learning Objectives correct answer -At the completion of this lesson, you
will be able to:
Summarize and follow the Hazard Communication Standard.
Evaluate chemical hazards in your facilities and communicate hazard
information to employees.
List the information that labels are required to have and correctly label
hazardous chemicals.
State and verify chemical names and word fragments and the hazards
associated with them.
Define, describe, and give examples of corrosive materials and corrosive
health hazards.
Safely handle and deal with corrosive or caustic material spills.
Take preventative/protective measures to minimize occurrences of corrosive
materials exposure.
,Identify, detect, and safely handle hazardous mixtures and solvents.
Treat solvent exposure and aid others in cases of solvent spills or releases.
Examine the effects of various common extinguishing agents in fighting
oxidizer fires.
Identify and safely handle, control, and stabilize unstable materials.
Introduction correct answer -In our everyday lives, we encounter and use
hazardous chemicals. We use bleach to clean the floors and fertilizer for our
yards. Because these materials seem commonplace, often people become lax
and careless around them. This happens in the workplace as well, and the
outcomes can be more dangerous when dealing with large quantities of
chemicals. A basic knowledge of chemical hazard classes, chemical terms, and
basic chemical hazard awareness is critical in the safety of workers.
Lesson Focus
This lesson focuses on the following topics: correct answer -Part 1:
Methods of Hazard Identification
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
Labeling
Chemical Names with Potential Hazards
Part 2: Hazardous Characteristics and Protective Measures
Corrosive Health Hazards
Protective Measures
Hazardous Mixtures
Part 3: Solvents and Oxidizers
Solvents
Solvent Hazards
Oxidizers
Unstable Materials
, The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) correct answer -One of the
needs addressed by the OSH Act is the protection of workers from chemicals
in the workplace. In response to this need, OSHA issued the Hazard
Communication Standard (29 1910.1200 CFR) in 1983 and expanded it to
cover all workers in 1987. The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
necessitates employers to evaluate chemical hazards in their facilities and to
communicate the hazard information to employees.
A hazard communication program must include the following steps:
Perform a chemical inventory.
Obtain and file a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each chemical, and
label all containers and storage areas containing chemicals.
Train employees about the hazards and proper use of the chemicals.
Make the HCP available in writing.
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A safety data sheet is a written document containing specific information on
defined hazardous chemicals and their potential effects. The United Nations
Global Harmonization Standard (GHS) requires the following 16 sections:
correct answer -1. Identification
2. Hazard(s) Identification
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
4. First-Aid Measures
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
6. Accidental Release Measures
7. Handling and Storage
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
10. Stability and Reactivity
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information
13. Disposal Considerations
14. Transport Information
15. Regulatory Information
16. Other Information
Awareness Questions With All Correct Answers
Lesson Description correct answer -We encounter and use hazardous
chemicals all the time in our everyday lives. Because these materials seem
commonplace, often people become lax and careless around them. This
happens around the workplace as well, and the outcomes can be more
dangerous when dealing with large quantities of chemicals. A basic knowledge
of chemical hazard classes, chemical terms, and basic chemical hazard
awareness is critical in the safety of workers in the workplace. The Hazardous
Chemical Awareness lesson covers chemicals and the hazards they present in
the workplace to provide this basic knowledge and increase chemical hazard
awareness. The lesson examines the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
and lists the required steps for any HCS program. Other topics examined in
the lesson include proper labeling of chemicals, verification of chemical
names, corrosive materials and safety hazards, and unstable materials.
Learning Objectives correct answer -At the completion of this lesson, you
will be able to:
Summarize and follow the Hazard Communication Standard.
Evaluate chemical hazards in your facilities and communicate hazard
information to employees.
List the information that labels are required to have and correctly label
hazardous chemicals.
State and verify chemical names and word fragments and the hazards
associated with them.
Define, describe, and give examples of corrosive materials and corrosive
health hazards.
Safely handle and deal with corrosive or caustic material spills.
Take preventative/protective measures to minimize occurrences of corrosive
materials exposure.
,Identify, detect, and safely handle hazardous mixtures and solvents.
Treat solvent exposure and aid others in cases of solvent spills or releases.
Examine the effects of various common extinguishing agents in fighting
oxidizer fires.
Identify and safely handle, control, and stabilize unstable materials.
Introduction correct answer -In our everyday lives, we encounter and use
hazardous chemicals. We use bleach to clean the floors and fertilizer for our
yards. Because these materials seem commonplace, often people become lax
and careless around them. This happens in the workplace as well, and the
outcomes can be more dangerous when dealing with large quantities of
chemicals. A basic knowledge of chemical hazard classes, chemical terms, and
basic chemical hazard awareness is critical in the safety of workers.
Lesson Focus
This lesson focuses on the following topics: correct answer -Part 1:
Methods of Hazard Identification
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
Labeling
Chemical Names with Potential Hazards
Part 2: Hazardous Characteristics and Protective Measures
Corrosive Health Hazards
Protective Measures
Hazardous Mixtures
Part 3: Solvents and Oxidizers
Solvents
Solvent Hazards
Oxidizers
Unstable Materials
, The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) correct answer -One of the
needs addressed by the OSH Act is the protection of workers from chemicals
in the workplace. In response to this need, OSHA issued the Hazard
Communication Standard (29 1910.1200 CFR) in 1983 and expanded it to
cover all workers in 1987. The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
necessitates employers to evaluate chemical hazards in their facilities and to
communicate the hazard information to employees.
A hazard communication program must include the following steps:
Perform a chemical inventory.
Obtain and file a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each chemical, and
label all containers and storage areas containing chemicals.
Train employees about the hazards and proper use of the chemicals.
Make the HCP available in writing.
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A safety data sheet is a written document containing specific information on
defined hazardous chemicals and their potential effects. The United Nations
Global Harmonization Standard (GHS) requires the following 16 sections:
correct answer -1. Identification
2. Hazard(s) Identification
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
4. First-Aid Measures
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
6. Accidental Release Measures
7. Handling and Storage
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
10. Stability and Reactivity
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information
13. Disposal Considerations
14. Transport Information
15. Regulatory Information
16. Other Information
