Two key sources of information for learning about how to safely use chemicals.
What are chemical labels and safety data sheets (SDS)?
100
The first and easiest place to look to find out if the material you are using is hazardous.
What is the chemical label?
100
Materials that will burn when ignited at or below room temperature.
What are flammables?
100
This section includes the product name, the part number, the Chemical Abstract Service or CAS number, synonyms or other common names for the product, a short product description and the product type.
What is Section 1?
100
Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin Absorption and Injection
What are the four basic routes of entry of chemicals into the human body?
200
The worldwide effort by the United Nations to have common wys to describe chemicals and how to use them safely.
What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?
200
The two signal words that may be found on labels.
What are WARNING and DANGER
200
These materials generally have a pH <2 or >12 and pose a hazard of burning skin, eyes, mucous membranes of the nose and mouth. They can dissolve clothing and corrode workplace equipment.
What are corrosives.
200
This section describes the permissible exposure limits to the product, what engineering controls need to be taken, and what personal protection is needed for employees.
What is Section 8?
200
The name or number used for a hazardous chemical on a label or in the SDS to help the user identify the material.
What is the product identifier?
300
This regulation requires facilities to comply with GHS requirements.
What is the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard with 2012 revisions?
300
The statement found on labels that describes the kinds of hazards a chemical has, such as flammability, or what can happen if it comes in contact with the body.
What is the hazard statement?
300
These materials are poisonous to the body's organs.
What are toxics?
300
Two places employees can access SDSs.
Where are 1) via the local company intranet and 2) in binders of hard copies located in the break room.
300
A technical report that explains how to safely use, handle and store a chemical. The GHS establishes a standard format with 16 sections that must be presented in the same order.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
400
December 1, 2013 deadline
What is when facilities must have trained employees to be able to read and understand GHS labels and SDSs?
400
Statement found on labels that gives detailed information on how to work with the chemical and stay safe.
What is the precautionary statement?
400
These materials can change violently when combined with certain other materials or conditions.
What are reactives?
400
What to do do before using a chemical in the workplace (or at home).
Read and follow the precautions on the label and in the SDS
400
Recognizing and controlling chemical hazards are the key to this.
What is safety?
500
The June 1, 2015 deadline.
What is when manufacturers and importers of chemicals must provide GHS compliant SDSs for the chemicals delivered to facilities who use them?
500
The diamond-shaped symbold that show what kind of hazard a chemical has.
What are pictograms?
500
These materials can cause the containers they are stored i in to explode, skyrocket and spin out of control causing serious and fatal injuries.
What are gases under pressure?
500
This section shows first aid measures for eye contact, inhalation, skin contct, and ingestion. It also contains details on immediate and delayed health effects and provide information on when to seek medical help.
What is Section 4
500
The GHS standard won't achieve its goals if ___________ don't take responsibility for their own safety and that of their co-workers.