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Which of the following best defines hazardous materials?
Which of the following best defines hazardous materials?
- Substances that are only harmful if inhaled
- Substances that can potentially cause physical and health hazards to people or harm the environment due to their chemical properties (correct)
- Substances that are only harmful if ingested
- Substances that are always harmful to people and the environment
What is the actual risk associated with hazardous chemicals?
What is the actual risk associated with hazardous chemicals?
- Temporary discomfort, short-term negative impacts on health, minor environmental damage, no risk of fire or explosions
- Temporary skin irritation, no impact on health, no environmental damage, no risk of fire or explosions
- Temporary skin discoloration, short-term negative impacts on health, minor environmental damage, potential risk of fire
- Skin burns, long-term negative impacts on health, lasting environmental damage, fires, or explosions (correct)
What should be the top priority when dealing with hazardous materials?
What should be the top priority when dealing with hazardous materials?
- Efficiency
- Safety (correct)
- Cost-effectiveness
- Speed