Chemical Safety and Hazards Quiz

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Which of the following best defines a hazard?

  • Any source of potential harm, damage or adverse effect (correct)
  • A chemical that presents physical or health hazard
  • A fast-running vehicle
  • The probability that a person or a thing is harmed or damaged when exposed to a hazard

What is a hazardous substance according to OSHA's Health Communication Standard?

  • A fast-running vehicle
  • The probability that a person or a thing is harmed or damaged when exposed to a hazard
  • A chemical that presents physical or health hazard (correct)
  • Any source of potential harm, damage or adverse effect

Which of the following is an example of a hazard?

  • A poorly treated industrial wastewater
  • A fast-running vehicle (correct)
  • An x-ray radiation
  • A radio technologist operating a machine

What does the term 'risk' refer to?

<p>The chance of a radio technologist being harmed by x-ray radiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a poorly treated industrial wastewater?

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Hazard Definition

A potential source of harm, damage, or adverse effect.

Hazardous Substance (OSHA)

A chemical with physical or health risks.

Example of Hazard

A fast-moving vehicle.

Risk in Radiology

The chance of harm from x-rays.

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Poorly Treated Wastewater

A hazardous substance.

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