Question 1

Most technicians use hazardous materials on a daily basis.

Accepted Answer

Most technicians use hazardous materials on a daily basis, such as solvents, paints, and cleaning agents.

Question 2

A _______ is any material that poses an unreasonable risk of damage or injury to persons, property, or the environment if not properly controlled during handling.

Accepted Answer

A hazardous material is defined as any material that poses an unreasonable risk of damage or injury to persons, property, or the environment if not properly controlled during handling.

Question 3

Hazardous materials can be:

Accepted Answer

Hazardous materials can exist in all states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.

Question 4

________ contain detailed information about hazardous materials to help you understand how they should be safely used, any health effects relating to them, how to treat a person who has been exposed to them, and how to deal with them in a fire situation.

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide detailed information about hazardous materials, including safe usage, health effects, treatment for exposure, and fire handling instructions.

Question 5

It is important to study the ________ of a material to identify the physical conditions or other materials that you should avoid when using this material.

Accepted Answer

Reactivity refers to how a material interacts with other substances, which is crucial for understanding what conditions or materials to avoid to prevent unwanted reactions.

Question 6

Details about a material mixing or reacting with other materials are not included in an SDS.

Accepted Answer

An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) includes information about the reactivity of a material, including how it may mix or react with other materials.

Question 7

An automotive shop should have an SDS for each hazardous substance or dangerous product that is kept in or used in that shop.

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard for each hazardous chemical to ensure safe handling and use.

Question 8

A ________ contains detailed information about hazardous materials.

Accepted Answer

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a document that provides detailed information about hazardous materials.

Question 9

Which of the following is typical information found on a safety data sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

A safety data sheet (SDS) typically includes information on first-aid measures, accidental release measures, and stability and reactivity, among other safety-related details.

Question 10

_______ is the maximum allowable concentration of a given material in the surrounding air.

Accepted Answer

Threshold limit value (TLV) is the maximum allowable concentration of a given material in the surrounding air.

Question 11

Which of the following is a good practice when it comes to SDS knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Refreshing your knowledge of SDS ensures you stay updated on safety practices, and consulting the SDS for proper PPE ensures you use the correct protective equipment.

Question 12

Section 5 of an SDS includes the heading Accidental Release Measures.

Accepted Answer

Section 6 of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) includes the heading "Accidental Release Measures," not Section 5. Section 5 is for "Fire-Fighting Measures."

Question 13

Which of the following topics is covered in Section 9 of an SDS?

Accepted Answer

Section 9 of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) covers Physical and Chemical Properties. Stability and Reactivity is covered in Section 10.

Question 14

Technician A says Toxicological Information can be found in Section 11 of an SDS. Technician B says Physical and Chemical Properties can be found in Section 9 of an SDS. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Section 11 of an SDS contains Toxicological Information, and Section 9 contains Physical and Chemical Properties. Both technicians are correct.

Question 15

Technician A says Ecological Information can be found in Section 13 of an SDS. Technician B says Ecological Information can be found in Section 12 of an SDS. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Ecological Information is found in Section 12 of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Question 16

A _______ contains detailed information about hazardous materials.

Accepted Answer

An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) contains detailed information about hazardous materials, including their properties, handling, storage, and emergency measures.

Question 17

Which of the following is typical information found on a safety data sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

All of the answers listed are typical information found on a safety data sheet (SDS).

Question 18

All of the following are good practices when it comes to SDS knowledge, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Only reading an SDS for a chemical you haven't used before is not a good practice, as it is important to regularly consult SDSs for all chemicals to ensure safety and compliance with any updates or changes.

Question 19

______ is the maximum allowable concentration of a given material in the air one is breathing.

Accepted Answer

Threshold limit value (TLV) is the maximum allowable concentration of a given material in the air one is breathing.

Question 20

Technician A says toxicological information can be found in an SDS. Technician B says physical and chemical properties can be found in an SDS. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) contains both toxicological information and physical and chemical properties of a substance.

Quiz 2: Safety