#1
Which of the following is a proper precautionary measure when handling hazardous materials?
Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Smoking in designated areas
Storing chemicals near heat sources
Drinking beverages while working with chemicals
#2
What does the acronym MSDS stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
Materials Safety Data Sheet
Material Specification Data System
Multi-Sector Disciplinary System
Massive Spill Detection System
#3
Which of the following is a common symptom of exposure to hazardous materials?
Increased energy levels
Sudden weight loss
Headaches and nausea
Enhanced sense of smell
#4
Which of the following is an example of a PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) used for protection against hazardous materials?
Surgical gloves
Flip-flops
Baseball cap
Sunglasses
#5
What is the purpose of a spill containment berms?
To store hazardous materials
To clean up chemical spills
To prevent the spread of spilled liquids
To neutralize hazardous chemicals
#6
What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of hazardous materials handling?
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Protection Essentials
Proper Protocol Enforcement
Preventive Product Exposure
#7
Which of the following is NOT a primary hazard class defined by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for hazardous materials transportation?
Explosives
Toxic substances
Flammable liquids
Corrosive gases
#8
What is the purpose of a chemical spill containment kit?
To clean up chemical spills
To store hazardous materials
To prevent chemical spills
To neutralize hazardous chemicals
#9
What is the purpose of grounding and bonding when handling flammable liquids?
To increase the risk of fire
To reduce the risk of static electricity sparks igniting vapors
To neutralize the flammable properties of the liquid
To increase the conductivity of the liquid
#10
What is the purpose of a chemical fume hood in a laboratory setting?
To control temperature
To provide additional lighting
To contain and exhaust hazardous fumes
To store chemicals
#11
What is the recommended course of action in case of a chemical spill on your skin?
Ignore it and continue working
Wash the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes
Cover the area with clothing
Apply a chemical solvent directly to the spill
#12
What does the term 'IDLH' stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
Immediate Danger to Life and Health
Ingested Danger to Lethal Health
Intriguingly Dangerous Liquids Handling
Inhalation Detection of Lethal Hazards
#13
What does NFPA 704 diamond labeling system primarily communicate?
Chemical composition
Health hazards
Reactivity hazards
Fire hazards
#14
Which organization develops and publishes the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the classification and labeling of chemicals?
United Nations
World Health Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency
World Trade Organization
#15
What does the acronym HAZWOPER stand for in relation to hazardous materials handling?
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Hazardous Zone Weather Operations
Hazardous Zone Worker Protection
Hazardous Material Response
#16
What is the main purpose of conducting a hazardous materials risk assessment?
To identify potential sources of hazardous materials
To estimate the financial cost of hazardous materials incidents
To eliminate all risks associated with hazardous materials
To evaluate and mitigate risks associated with hazardous materials handling and storage