Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a physical hazard class?
Which of the following is a health hazard class?
Which of the following best describes a hazard statement?
The signal word 'Danger' is more severe than the signal word 'Warning'?
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What health hazard classes apply to a chemical that, after exposure, can cause an allergic response?
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A simple asphyxiant hazard is defined as?
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What is a pyrophoric gas?
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What is the definition of Biohazardous Infectious Materials?
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What is the definition of acute toxicity?
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What does Carcinogenicity pertain to?
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What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) intended for?
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What does Section 6 of the SDS describe?
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Where would you find information about routes of exposure on the SDS?
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Study Notes
Physical Hazards
- Flammable gases, such as propane, are classified as physical hazards.
- Acute toxicity, reproductive toxicity, and serious eye damage/irritation are health hazards, not physical hazards.
Health Hazard Classes
- Acute toxicity is recognized as a Health Hazard Class.
- Other options like flammable gases and oxidizing gases do not classify as health hazards.
Impact of GHS
- The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) impacts chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and end-users.
Hazard Statements
- Hazard statements describe the nature and degree of hazards.
- They recommend control measures but are primarily focused on conveying hazard characteristics.
Signal Words
- "Danger" indicates a more severe risk than "Warning."
Allergic Reactions
- Respiratory or skin sensitization applies when a chemical causes allergic responses post-exposure.
Hazardous Materials Information
- Workers must receive information via supplier and workplace labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and education/training.
Potential Health Effects
- Health hazards may lead to aspiration hazards, respiratory or skin sensitization, and carcinogenicity.
Asphyxiant Hazards
- A simple asphyxiant displaces oxygen in the atmosphere.
Pyrophoric Gases
- These gases spontaneously ignite in air at or below 130°F.
Biohazardous Infectious Materials
- Refer to organisms or toxins that can pose disease risks to people or animals.
Acute Toxicity
- Encompasses oral, dermal, and inhalation exposure that can be fatal or induce toxicity.
Toxicological Concerns
- Important toxicity types include carcinogenicity, germ cell mutagenicity, and respiratory sensitization.
- Specific target organ toxicity can arise from single or repeated exposures, along with aspiration hazards.
Flammable and Reactive Materials
- Includes flammable gases, aerosols, liquids, solids, pyrophoric substances, self-reactive mixtures, and those emitting flammable gases when in contact with water.
Oxidizing Materials
- Encompasses oxidizing agents in liquid, solid, or gas forms.
Gases Under Pressure
- This refers to gases contained in pressurized cylinders.
Corrosive Materials
- Includes corrosive effects to metals, skin, and causes serious eye damage.
Acute and Chronic Toxicity
- Covers harmful acute toxicity, skin/eye irritation, skin sensitization, and specific target organ toxicity like respiratory irritation.
Workplace Labels Requirement
- Required when products are transferred to new containers, supplier labels are missing, or when products are produced onsite.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Provides comprehensive hazard and safety information regarding controlled products.
Emergency Procedures in SDS
- Section 6 details accidental release measures, covering protective equipment, emergency procedures, and cleanup methods.
Route of Exposure Information
- Section 11 contains toxicological information detailing exposure routes and effects.
Additional Resource
- Reference link for more information on hazardous communication (HazCom) related to foreign suppliers.
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