HAZCOM Safety Test Your Knowledge

1. When using a new chemical, which should be done first?
a. Pour a sample of it in your hand to see if it burns.b. Pour it from a large container into a smaller one.c. Read the label and MSDS for directions on how to use the chemical.d. Try some of the product to see if it works.

2. If employees choose not to follow safety procedures identified in the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet):
a. That’s OK, it’s their health.b. They will be fined $500.c. They may be written up by their supervisor.

3. Labels must contain all of the following except:
a. Directions for use.b. Health hazards.c. Product names.d. The cost.

5. Who is responsible for making and updating a Chemical Inventory List?
a. General Managerb. Designated person for maintaining the list.c. Human Resources Directord. Executive Housekeeper

7. Who is responsible for applying secondary labels on containers?
a. Manufacturerb. Executive Housekeeperc. Person who transfers the chemical into the containerd. Supervisor at location

8. If you come across a container that contains a chemical and it is not labeled with a secondary label you should?
a. Don’t be concerned, just use it.b. If you are unable to determine who poured what into the container, take it to the supervisor.c. Pour it down the drain.d. Smell it to see what it is.

9. If a chemical is spilled, which section of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) do you need to read in order to determine how to handle the spill?
a. V. Health Hazard Datab. VI. Reactivity Datac. VII. Spill or Leak Proceduresd. VIII. Special Protection Information

10. If someone gets a chemical in his/her eyes, which section of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) do you need to read first?
a. V. Health Hazard Datab. VI. Reactivity Datac. VII. Spill or Leak Proceduresd. VIII. Special Protection Information