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Hazard Communication Quizheadline bar Hazard Communication Quiz  First Name: Last Name:Student/Staff ID: Supervisor:1Which of the following will be found on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?Health Hazard InformationSpecial Protection InformationAll of the Above2The yellow portion of an NFPA diamond will represent:Health HazardFlammability HazardInstability Hazard>Special Hazard Information3A chemical's physical hazards may include:FireExplosionReactivity4To identify a chemical's hazards, one should:SmellRead MSDSRead Container labelTaste5It is best to keep all chemical containers closed when not in use.TrueFalse6A "4" located in the red portion of an NFPA Diamond label indicates that a product:Is deadlyIs extremely flammableMay detonateIs corrosive7Food, drinks, and cigarettes don't belong in a work area that contains chemicals:TrueFalse8Any unattended container with a potentially hazardous substance must have an identifying label of some sort.TrueFalse9Do you know where the MSDSs for your department are kept?YesNoIf answered "Yes", then list the location of where the MSDS are kept10Every chemical requires the same protective measures.TrueFalse11Some chemicals may have a dangerous reaction with:AirOther ChemicalsWater12Which of the following is NOT one of your rights concerning material safety data sheets?They must be available to you the entire time you are in the workplace.If you request to see one for a product you use, and your employer can't provide it, you may refuse to work with that product after one working day (until it is shown to you).If you request your own copy of an MSDS, your employer has 15 days, by law, to provide that copy.Your employer must individually cover ALL the MSDSs for substances you use in an annual training session.13You have the right to have your own copy of USDA written hazard communications program.TrueFalse14If you have a question about a chemical or product, you may consult:Its MSDSYour supervisorEHSAll of the aboveNOTEWhen finished, print out a copy and return it to your Safety Officer. Or... **Pick your work location:**New York: Ithaca & Geneva Maine: Orono, Presque Isle, & Franklin Pennsylvania: University Park West Virginia: BeaverWest Virginia: Kearneysville, LeetownSubmit quiz


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