HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD TEST ANSWERS

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1. True False Because of my duties I have the potential to be exposed to hazardous substances. Correct answer is duty dependent

2. True False My employer is required to tell me about the hazardous substances

I will be working with or exposed to prior to using the products. 3. ______ I am required, once I have had Hazardous Communication (HC) Standard

orientation, to: a) Memorize the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all chemicals that I use b) Adhere to warnings and cautions on the labels and/or MSDS c) Use all available Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working with a very hazardous product d) Use the specified PPE for the hazardous product e) a and d above f) b and d above g) all of the above 4. True False Most hazardous chemicals in most physical therapy settings are cleaning and disinfectant products. 5. True False Material Safety Data Sheets may be written in any language? 6. _____ A medical record created in connection with a hazardous chemical or drug exposure must be maintained for the duration of employment plus:

a) 3 years b) 5 years c) 20 years d) 30 years

7. True False I may use a chemical at work, on a trial basis, before obtaining a MSDS as long as the container is properly labeled. 8. This facility’s MSDS Manual is located in the enter the correct location. 9. True False Some chemicals harmful effects build up over time; PPE is not required when working with those products. 10. _____ How often must the Hazardous Substance List be updated?

a) When new products are introduced to the facility b) When products are no longer used by the facility and are removed from the site c) If neither of the above occur an annual review of the Hazardous Substance List

for completeness and accuracy should be undertaken d) All of the above

11.True False Prescription Drugs used by patients must be under lock and key when not in use.

12.True False All hazardous chemicals must have legible labels that include the: common name of the chemical, the name, address and emergency phone number of the company responsible for the product and appropriate hazard warning 13. How often is this facility required to educate its staff on the Hazardous Communication Standard?

a) Annually b) Upon employment and then annually c) Upon employment and then as products or related information change

HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD TEST ANSWERS

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14.True False Routine household products used in the clinic don’t require PPE because they are not hazardous. 15.True False OSHA defines a hazardous chemical as anything that is a physical or health

hazard. Physical hazards include flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gasses, explosives, organic peroxides, oxidizers, pyrophorics, and water reactives. Health hazards include the following: carcinogens; reproductive toxins; sensitizers; irritants; corrosives; neurotoxins; hapatotoxins; nephrotoxins; agents that act the hematopoitic system; and agents that damage the lungs, skin, eyes or mucus membranes.

16.True False Employees of this facility may sign a Waiver of PPE so that they don’t have to wear any PPE? 17.True False Over the Counter Drugs for personal used are exempt from the HC Standard?

18.True False The details what precautions should be taken for particular exposures by organ or route? 19.True False PPE is optional under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard but it is required under OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard? 20. _______ Why does this facility provide Hazard Communication Standard Training a) It is required by OSHA b) It provides a safer working environment for employees and patients c) It is required by this facility’s Compliance Plan d) all of the above e) a & b above Printed name: ______________________________ Signature & date: ___________________________ Twenty questions/ 4 points each Total Score: ________________________