POTPOURRI (misc)
ERG *
NIOSH POCKET GUIDES *
100
What is the DOT/ UN Hazard for corrosives?
Class 8
100
When looking up a chemical name what section would you go to in the ERG?
The Blue section
100
What does the notation "Ca" indicate?
The chemical may be cancer causing.
200
Name one of the two leading causes of electrical shock.
Improper wiring and grounding
200
In the yellow and blue sections, what does the P after certain guide numbers indicate?
That the material may undergo Polymerization.
200
What does the notation "Skin" indicate?
The “[skin]” designation indicates the potential for dermal absorption
300
How many OSHA regulated carcinogens are there?
26
300
In the yellow and blue sections, what does it mean when chemicals are highlighted?
That you need to go to the green section and identify the initial isolation distance.
300
In what table would you find symbols and codes used for respirator selection?
Table 3
400
Where does a breach commonly occur in a half mask respirator?
Around the bridge of the nose
400
What is the primary hazard - Health or fire and explosion hazard - for a material with the DOT id number 2315?
May be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin?
400
What is the IDLH for carbon monoxide?
1200 ppm
500
What does the abbreviation Sp.Gr indicate?
Specific gravity compared to water
500
What is the initial isolation distance if there is a small leak from a tanker truck of Anhydrous Ammonia?
100 feet (30 meters)
500
What is the chemical with the CAS # 1310-73-2
Sodium Hydroxide
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