HAZARD COMMUNICATION QUIZ
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The following quiz is a combination of questions including: True or False, Fill in the Blank, Matching, Multiple Choice, and Multiple Answers. It will be indicated above the question if it is multiple answers. Place an “X” next to the best possible answer(s). 1. All chemicals are purchased for a particular cleaning task and should never be used outside of the standard task use. ___ True ___False 2. Hazardous training is done only to comply with OSHA. ___ True ___ False 3. Hazardous communication training must include: (select the most appropriate answer) ___a. Where the Hazard Communication Program manual is located ___ b. Health hazards associated with all chemicals used in the workplace ___c. A map of where all chemicals are stored in the building ___d. How to detect the release or presence of a hazardous chemical ___e. Proper chemical handling procedures ___f. Answers a, b, d, e, and f 4. It is alright to pour a chemical into a secondary container as long as you write the name of chemical in black marker. ___True ___False 5. Only employees that use chemicals for cleaning on a daily basis need hazard training? ___ True ___ False 6. To help you perform your job safely, what are the four areas you must be trained in for specific hazards in your work area: (multiple answer-select all that apply) ___Health ___Safety ___Reporting ___Emergency Procedures ___First Aid ___Chemical Compounds 7. Material Safety Data Sheets do not include information on? (select the most appropriate answer) ___a. Fire and explosion ___b. First aid and emergency information ___c. Hazardous ingredients and health hazards ___d. FDA reporting ___e. Protective equipment to be used
Date Test Taken: __________________________________
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HAZARD COMMUNICATION QUIZ
Print Your Name: ________________________
8. Match the various routes of entry with how a chemical substance can enter your body by filling in the letter on the left to the best description on the right: a. Ingestion ___ Through the eyes, skin, or mucous membrane b. Absorption ___Piercing the skin- a cut c. Inhalation ___ Through the digestive tract – swallowing d. Injection ___ Through the respiratory tract – breathing vapors 9. The strength of the chemical substance and the method in which it enters the body determines the effect. ___ True ___False 10. Goggles should be worn any time there is a chance of ___________________________ splashing in the face. (fill in the word that best completes the sentence) 11. Any type of gloves can be worn for all types of hazards. ___True ___False 12. What are measures you can take to protect against hazardous chemical fumes. (place a “X” next to all answers that apply) ___a. Turn on fans ___ b. Wear a mask ___c. Keep windows closed ___d. Wear a respirator ___e. Take frequent breaks from working with the chemical 13. What information is the most vital for employees to know about hazardous substances in the workplace: ___ a. Related health hazards and safety precautions ___b. Names of the substances and their elemental makeup ___c. Where substances are store and who gets to use them ___d. Names of the manufacturer and distributor 14. How can an employee best most efficiently educate themselves about the risks of a new chemical: ___a. Ask any co-worker ___b. Contact OSHA ___c. Look up the MSDS or talk to the supervisor ___d. Look up the information on the internet 15. MSDS stands for Manufacturer’s Standard of Documenting Substances. ___True ___False
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