CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
With Hazmat, always approach the scene from which direction?
Uphill/Upwind
Where can you find the immediate warning, snapshot of hazards and proactive information?
The label on the container
Health, Flammability, Reactivity, and Personal Protection are represented by?
The Diamond shaped label
What year was the most recent ERG issued?
2020
What are the 4 R's of Hazmat Safety?
Recognize, Retreat, Record and Report
What are the long term effects of hazardous materials?
Carcinogens, Teratogens, and Mutagens
How many section are in a SDS?
16
What guide is used for Danger or Dangerous placards are present?
Guide 111
When using hazardous materials who is responsible for knowing the hazard?
You
What are 3 categories of hazard statements?
Health Hazard, physical Hazard, and Environmental Hazard
What is Not included in the sections of an SDS?
Poison Control Phone Number
What does GHS stand for?
Globally Harmonized System
What signal word indicates a moderate hazard?
Warning
What does TIH stand for and how is it identified in the ERG?
Toxic-by-Inhalation Identified by green highlight in the Yellow and Blue Sections
What are methods of exposure to hazardous materials?
Inhalation, Injection, Ingestion, Dermal
What agents can Hazardous Materials be?
Biological, Chemical, Radiological and Physical
What Guide do you use for a Hazmat incident involving Flammable?
Guide 127
If you identify a hazardous material spill or dump area you should first notify?
Your Supervisor
True or False? Evacuate and prevent access to the area, Notify the site administrator/supervisor and ask untrained individuals to clean up.
False, Untrained employees should not be asked to clean up
What does the * symbol on an Orange Placard mean?
Represents the "Explosiveness"
What are the 3 Primary Objectives at the Hazmat Awareness Level?
Identify, Isolate and Deny Entry
A hazard communication program requires which of the following components?
Written program, SDS/Labeling, Training