What does NIOSH stand for?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
What document details a products health and safety information in
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SDS
Briefly explain what the four NFPA system colors are with their associated hazard warnings.
Blue: health
Red: flammability
Yellow: instability
White: special
Briefly explain what the four HMIS system colors are with their associated hazard warnings.
Blue: health
Red: flammability
Orange: physical hazards
White: recommended PPE
Under the Hazard Communication Regulation, who must supply the SDS's to the employer?
Manufacturer/Distributor
What should you do if you find an item on a SDS is missing or left blank?
Notify your supervisor
How many hazard classes and divisions are currently referenced or listed by the Department of Transportation (DOT)
9 classes
16 divisions
What information must be provided on an SDS for a trade secret chemical?
Name
Contact information of manufacturer
Appropriate hazard warnings
The fourth color, white, of the HMIS system represents what?
Recommended PPE
What documentation must be carried by every hazardous material transporter?
Shipping papersHCS 2012
29 cfr 1910.1200
HazCom
When was HazCom introduced?
1983
HCS 2012
Hazard Communication Standard
GHS
Globally Harmonized System
What are the HazCom basic requirements?
Materials Inventory
SDS
Labelling
Training
Written programs
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
What are the 3 alternate ID systems?
NFPA 704
US DOT
HMIS III
HMIS III
HazMat Identification System
NFPA 704 Special Information: W
Avoid use of water
NFPA 704 Special Information: COR
Corrosive
NFPA 704 Special Information: OX
Oxidizer
NFPA 704 Special Information: CRY
Cryogenic
NFPA 704 Special Information: SA
Simple Asphyxiants
NFPA 704 Numbering System: 0
0% No Hazard
NFPA 704 Numbering System: 1
25% Minor Hazard
NFPA 704 Numbering System: 2
50% Moderate Hazard
NFPA 704 Numbering System: 3
75% High Hazard
NFPA 704 Numbering System: 4
100% Severe Hazard
What are NFPA 704 limitation?
No chemical name, quantity, or location
Does not show post-fire/explosion information
Fire (heat) can alter chemicals
What is the DOT identification system based on?
The UN ITDG
What does ITDG stand for?
International Transportation of Dangerous Goods
What does the DOT identification system include?
UN Hazard Class number
UN 4 digit identifier
Placards
What are the 9 UN hazard classes?
Explosives
Compressed Gases
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Solids
Oxidizers
Toxic (or Poisons)
Radioactive
Corrosive
Miscellaneous
What is the purpose of the 4 digit DOT?
Identify the product
How many HMIS PPE items are listed?
12
How many HMIS PPE combinations are there?
12
SDS Section 1
Chemical Product and Company Identification
SDS Section 2
Hazard Identification
SDS Section 3
Composition/Information on Ingredients
SDS Section 4
First aid measures
SDS Section 5
Fire Fighting Measures
SDS Section 6
Accidental Release Measures
SDS Section 7
Handling and storage
SDS Section 8
Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
SDS Section 9
physical and chemical properties
SDS Section 10
Stability and Reactivity
SDS Section 11
Toxicological Information
SDS Section 12
Ecological Information
SDS Section 13
Disposal Considerations
SDS Section 14
transport information
SDS Section 15
regulatory information
SDS Section 16
other information
What does ACGIH stand for?
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
What does TLV stand for?
Threshold Limit Value
What does NIOSH stand for?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
What does ISDC stand for?
International Safety Data Card
What must be included on the DOT shipping papers?
4 digit UN ID number
Proper shipping name per DOT
Hazard classification per DOT
Packing group
Type of package
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