HMIS
What hazard does the red portion of an HMIS label represent?
Fire
A chemical capable of ignition under almost all normal temperature conditions is considered….
Flammable
What do the letters HMIS stand for?
Hazardous Materials Information System
When dealing with chemicals, what does the term “route of entry” mean?
How a chemical enters the body
The temperature at which a liquid will give off enough flammable vapor to ignite is known as its….
Flash Point
What hazard does the blue portion of an HMIS label represent?
Health
A chemical that causes very bad burns to the skin is a….
Corrosive
What do the letters SDS mean?
Safety Data Sheet
Absorption refers to a chemical entering the body by what means?
By being absorbed through the skin
The temperature at which a solid substance changes to a liquid state.
Melting point
What is the highest (most severe) number rating in the Hazardous Materials Information System?
4
A chemical that causes swelling and skin rashes from chemical contact is known as an….
Irritant
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
If a chemical enters the body through the lungs the route of entry is called?
Inhalation
A substance or agent capable of causing or producing cancer in mammals is known to be a….
Carcinogen
Where do you find a written explanation of the numeric hazards on an HMIS tag?
Hazard Index – wallet card or wall mounted
Give an example of a corrosive chemical or product.
sodium hydroxide, oven cleaner, bravo…..
What is the NFPA?
National Fire Protection Association
The route of entry by which a chemical is swallowed?
Ingestion
What is the system used in this facility to identify chemical hazards and chose the appropriate PPE while handling them?
HMIS
What does an asterisk in the health box of an HMIS label mean?
Chemical is associated with a chronic health hazard
A corrosive chemical, such as sodium hydroxide, will generally have a health rating of a least….
3
What is the PEL of a chemical?
Permissible Exposure Limit. – An exposure limit established by OSHA.
The best way to protect yourself from chemicals is to know the hazards and wear the proper…
PPE
There are several labeling systems aside from HMIS, what is one of them?
American National Standards Institute ANSI, Department of Transportation DOT, National Fire Protection Association NFPA