OSHA and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Review Flashcards

Flashcards covering Safety Data Sheet (SDS) sections, OSHA Hazard Communication Standards, employer recordkeeping, inspection protocols, and worker safety rights.

Which section of an SDS lists the product identifier, manufacturer contact details, and recommended use?

Section 1

Which SDS section provides information about required personal protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA permissible exposure limits?

Section 8

Which SDS section should be checked to find the correct type of fire extinguisher or extinguishing method for a chemical fire?

Section 5

Which SDS section provides guidance on how to contain and clean up a chemical spill?

Section 6

Which SDS section provides details about chemical stability and the potential for hazardous reactions?

Section 10

What is the main purpose of OSHA's Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard?

To help workers recognize and avoid chemical hazards

What is one of the four basic parts of the HazCom Standard?

Written Hazard Communication Program

What does the acronym SDS stand for?

Safety Data Sheet

Which signal word on a chemical label indicates the more severe hazard?

Danger

According to HazCom, what right do employees have regarding workplace hazards?

The right to know about hazardous chemicals in their workplace

In what year did Congress create OSHA under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

1970

What three items are listed as part of OSHA's mission?

To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect worker health

Employers must keep a log of work-related injuries and illnesses if they have more than how many workers?

10 workers

What fundamental right do employees have under OSHA?

The right to a safe and healthy workplace

Within how many hours must employers report an accident to OSHA if it results in inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye?

24 hours

What must employers provide when engineering and administrative controls cannot adequately reduce exposure to hazards?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

During an OSHA inspection, which stage comes immediately after the inspector presents credentials?

Opening conference

What situation is cited as an OSHA inspection priority?

Imminent danger situations

What must employers post when they receive an OSHA citation?

A copy of the citation

If an employer wants to contest a citation, abatement date, or proposed penalty, within how many working days must they submit the contest in writing?

15 working days