Hazard Communication
The database where Safety Data Sheets are electronically stored.
What is MSDSonline?
Container that includes absorbent materials, gloves, booties, dustpan/brush and bags.
What is a Spill Kit?
The four characteristics that define a waste as hazardous waste.
What is ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity?
The acronym for the framework that standardizes the classification and labeling of chemicals worldwide
What is GHS?
The minimum time period to flush skin or eyes with water when in contact with a hazardous chemical.
What is 15 minutes?
The federal law that gives EPA the authority to control hazardous waste “from cradle to grave”.
What is RCRA (Resource Conservation and Regulatory Act)?
The number of standardized sections required to be included on a Safety Data Sheet.
What is 16?
Stands for the acronym PASS when operating a fire extinguisher.
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: The pH that meets the hazardous waste characteristic of corrosivity.
What is pH ≤2 or ≥12.5?
Any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements and/or compounds which is a physical hazard or a health hazard.
What is a hazardous chemical?
The phone number you call for a serious or life-threatening emergency?
What is 911?
The flashpoint that defines a hazardous waste as ignitable.
What is below 60 °C (140F)?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: The FOUR health hazard exposure routes.
What are Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption and Injection?
The medical condition that requires the use of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator).
What is cardiac arrest?
Batteries, pesticides, mercury containing equipment, lamps and aerosol cans are examples of this type of waste
What is Universal Waste?