Chemical Hygiene Officer Practice Exam

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• The OSHA General Duty Clause is best described as requiring employers to
• Which label element communicates the severity of the hazard to the user?
• There are two main hood types depending on the experiment. They are
• In the color-coded label system described, what does the blue label indicate?
• The OSHA standard for Compressed Gases is numbered what?
• According to the material, which item is NOT typically included in a Safety Data Sheet?
• Which hazard category describes a substance that can rapidly release energy via a reaction?
• A velometer measures the velocity of what?
• How should neutralized acid-base solutions be disposed?
• Which of the following is a biological hazard example?
• Face velocity is defined as
• Where should procedures using strong or highly concentrated acids/bases be conducted?
• Which of the following is an electrical hazard example?
• SCBA stands for which term?
• Which hazard term means 'easily set on fire'?
• The dose-response relationship describes:
• Hazard is defined as:
• What is the primary purpose of a stir bar in a laboratory setting?
• Risk is defined as:
• Elevating equipment inside a hood is done to
• Which term describes the health hazard category that includes highly acute toxins?
• Which information must be included on a hazardous material shipping paper?
• According to OSHA hazard communication regulations, which item must appear on a hazardous material label as the Product identifier?
• Acute Toxicity (severe) is described as:
• Which of the following dilutions should be performed by slowly adding acid to water and stirring?
• 40 CFR regulations pertain to which agency?
• Letters of Interpretation are issued by which agency?
• Which best describes a State Plan State?
• Which topics are described by a Safety Data Sheet as mentioned in the material?
• Which element is required on GHS hazard communication labels?
• Which regulation governs the maintenance of employee medical records?
• Safety showers and eyewash stations must provide a strong water flow for at least how long?
• Which of the following is a biological hazard example?
• Biological safety cabinets confine which type of hazard?
• Contaminated clothing in the lab is typically categorized as what type of waste?
• LD50 is defined as the amount of a chemical that kills 50% of the animals in a test population.
• The OSHA standard for Bloodborne Pathogens is numbered what?
• Training of laboratory workers may be required by:
• Where should neutralization be conducted?
• Where can the Hazardous Materials Table be found?
• What constitutes a designated area?
• RCRA regulatory coverage is found in which CFR parts?
• Under what condition are medical consultations and examinations appropriate according to the lab standard?
• Which hazard category describes a substance that can react rapidly to release energy and cause an explosion?
• In the material, SDS stands for which of the following?
• In regulations, subpart Z is associated with which concept?
• What is the primary purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard in workplaces?
• Which of the following is a physical hazard example?
• Which of the following could be considered a designated area?
• The phrase 'Listed (F, K, U, P)' in Hazardous Characteristics refers to lists of substances defined under which regulatory framework?
• Which hazard is associated with improper handling of compressed gas cylinders?
• What should you do with completely emptied containers before disposal?
• 49 CFR regulations pertain to which agency?
• The one exception to GHS labeling is:
• Which of the following is an absorbent example?
• Life's Hazards includes which of the following?
• OSHA stands for
• Which of the following is an example of a heat source used in laboratories, as listed in the material?
• Which pair of OSHA regulations is most directly involved in protecting workers from chemical hazards in laboratories?
• SCBA stands for which term?
• Which item should not be used in glassware setups?
• Which statement best describes a GHS pictogram?
• Which term is a chemical that is harmful to a developing embryo?
• OSHA regulations are published in which CFR part?
• toxic laboratory wastewaters are primarily regulated at the federal level by:
• For shipping hazardous materials, when is the EPA number required on the shipping paper?
• HEPA filters are described as
• Letters of Interpretation may be requested or issued by which party?
• Which hazard term describes a chemical that tends to erode or eat away on contact?
• Which term is a poison that has an adverse effect on the liver?
• Flammable material is defined as
• In the lab standard, why did the lab standard use the term designated area instead of regulated area?
• Which statement correctly identifies examples of commonly used corrosive chemicals?
• The Rainbow Passage is known for:
• Which categories are included as Particularly Hazardous Substances in the Lab Standard?
• The employer must determine if exposure to regulated hazardous chemicals is above regulated levels for those chemicals in subpart Z for which there is a standard that requires monitoring.
• Which of the following is a biological hazard example?
• Which of the following is an electrical hazard example?
• OSHA substance-specific standards exist for which of the following compounds?
• Before disposing of acids or bases, you should not pour them down the sink until what condition is met?
• An insidious hazard is defined as:
• Which of the following describes reproductive toxins?
• What is the minimum frequency for updating the Chemical Hygiene Plan?
• Under typical lab safety regulation, which group is not routinely considered a worker requiring training?
• What is the purpose of standardized pictograms on chemical labels?
• Which statement accurately describes the function of a biological safety cabinet?
• Which term describes non-corrosive substances that cause irritation upon contact due to a chemical reaction?
• Which agency issues the Laboratory Standard?
• 29 CFR regulations are published by which organization?
• What is the primary purpose of a Chemical Hygiene Plan?
• Reproductive toxins are chemicals that affect reproductive capabilities including chromosomal mutations and fetal damage (teratogenesis). Which statement best describes reproductive toxins?
• Which of the following is a base included among the listed corrosive chemicals?
• Which agency regulates the Hazardous Materials Table used for shipping hazardous materials?
• Highly acute toxins are substances that meet which criteria?
• Which statement best defines corrosive chemicals as described in the material?
• Which statement best captures the essence of safe handling of corrosives in a laboratory?
• In the color-coded label system described, what does the yellow label indicate?
• What is the typical pH range to neutralize acids or bases before disposal?
• Which of the following is NOT a Hazardous Characteristic listed in the framework?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four classic routes of exposure?
• What is the minimum pressure that compressed gas cylinders should always have?
• Which type of waste regulation is most associated with handling wastewaters from laboratories?
• The Lab Standard codifies Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories under which code?
• Which regulation governs the maintenance of employee medical records?
• Which hood is used to protect the user from chemical vapors during lab work?
• How do chemical exhaust hoods work?
• The OSHA standard for PPE is numbered what?
• Which SDS section would most likely list the pH value?
• Which test is used to demonstrate cut resistance of gloves?
• Which organization regulates pesticide use?
• The OSHA standard for Means of Egress is numbered what?
• Which description best defines corrosive chemicals according to the material?
• Which of the following is a physical hazard example?
• The full title associated with 29 CFR 1910.1450 is:
• SOP stands for
• The Hazard Communication Standard is codified under which regulation?
• Which of the following is not a GHS label element?
• A cross draft in a laboratory hood is defined as which of the following?
• Highly acute toxins are substances that meet one of two conditions. Which option correctly reflects these conditions?
• CPPT stands for
• Most glassware accidents occur during which activity?
• Which responsibilities were added to the Chemical Hygiene Officer in the 2012 Appendix A revisions?
• Which term describes a chemical detrimental to a developing embryo?
• The decision on what laboratories are covered is based on what two definitions?
• If the composition of a new chemical produced exclusively for a laboratory's use is known, then:
• How many different pictograms are described in the GHS system?
• Which of the following can be abbreviated on hazardous material shipping papers?
• Which document provides detailed information on chemical hazards, handling, and emergency measures?
• How many different GHS pictograms are described?
• Padding drawers with paper or foam will prevent glassware from ______.
• The OSHA standard for Walking Working Surfaces is numbered what?
• EPA regulations are published in which CFR part?
• DOT regulations are published in which CFR part?
• What is the recommended action if a container has completely emptied a corrosive chemical but is still contaminated?
• Which coating is commonly used on stir bars to resist chemical attack?
• Which hazard category refers to gases stored under pressure?
• A truck displaying a 'Dangerous' placard is carrying which type of material?
• Which agency is responsible for enforcing occupational safety and health standards in the United States?
• HEPA filters capture particulates as small as
• The Lab Standard generally replaces OSHA regulations for laboratories in the categories of Particularly Hazardous Substances. Which categories are included?
• Which of the following is a stress hazard example?
• Which statements are true regarding the two definitions used to determine covered laboratories?
• NRC regulations can be found in which code?
• The purpose of the sash in a fume hood is to prevent
• What determines which pictogram appears on a chemical label?
• Which term describes a document prepared by a federal or state agency, sometimes based on a specific law?
• Exposure monitoring can be used for measuring the employee's exposure to health hazards such as
• By what date was a Chemical Hygiene Plan supposed to be in place?
• Which term refers to DNA damage resulting in genetic alterations?
• What is the recommended handling of hot glassware to prevent injury?
• Who has the ultimate responsibility for implementation of the chemical safety standard?
• Which of the following is NOT a mechanical hazard example?
• The OSHA standard for Flammable/Combustible Liquids is numbered what?
• Which statement best defines a reactive/unstable chemical according to the material?
• An anemometer is an instrument used to measure which parameter?
• Which GHS labeling component communicates hazard severity through action-oriented language?
• What tool should be used to clean up broken glass safely?
• Which instrument is used to measure air flow velocity in laboratory environments such as fume hoods?
• Which term describes a cancer-causing substance?
• Are biological safety cabinets appropriate for handling chemicals?
• Prior to the lab standard, laboratories were subject to which federal 'Right to Know' regulation?
• Which hazard category primarily concerns damage to the environment, including aquatic life and ecosystems?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a heat source in the material?
• Which term describes the likelihood of harm occurring under given circumstances?
• Which task is associated with the preparation and annual review of the CHP?
• In the color-coded label system described, what does the white label indicate?
• Which of the following is a noise hazard example?
• Which term describes a poison that targets the nervous system?
• Which term describes a poison that affects the liver?
• LD50 is a measure of toxicity representing the median lethal dose when administered orally.
• HEPA filters are constructed of
• Which of the following is a chemical hazard category?
• Which statement about fume hood safety equipment is true?
• In which section of an SDS would you find the pH of a product?
• Which option correctly states what SDS stands for, according to the material?
• Exposure monitoring can be used for measuring the employee's exposure to which health hazard?
• Which is NOT a required element on a GHS hazard labeling system?
• What event is defined as an emergency under the Lab Standard?
• To reduce the risk of glassware implosion, which precaution is advised?
• Teratogenesis refers to what kind of damage?
• In a fume hood, air typically flows
• In the material, GHS stands for which of the following?
• Refresher training to comply with the laboratory standard should be performed:
• Which pairing is NOT an example of incompatibility?
• Which term corresponds to a DNA-damaging agent that causes mutations?
• Which hazard category is described as a chemical that can cause health problems if inhaled, including carcinogens and specific target organ toxicity?
• Which of the following is a Hazardous Characteristic under the framework described?
• The inward airflow in a fume hood primarily serves to
• Toxicology is defined as:
• Irritant
• Which term denotes an agent poisonous to the kidney?
• Which term is defined as a chemical or physical agent that interacts with DNA and causes a mutation?
• In the described color-label scheme, which color is associated with Globally Harmonized Systems?
• Which term describes a document issued in the federal Register to explain a regulation in more detail?
• Which term describes a cancer-causing substance?
• Which term is an agent that causes malformation of an embryo?
• PPE stands for?
• Which term refers to a hazard that is not obvious and may not be immediately apparent?
• How frequently must the Chemical Hygiene Plan be reviewed and updated?
• Which of the following best defines a carcinogen?
• A laboratory facility must comply with the bloodborne pathogen standard if:
• In the context of state plans and OSHA, which agency approves state plan regulations for protecting state and municipal employees?
• PEL stands for:
• Which of the following is an example of a radiation hazard?
• What is the primary purpose of Letters of Interpretation?
• NRC stands for?
• Which of the following is a high/low pressure hazard example?
• The lab standard defines laboratory scale as:
• Static electricity risk from clothing in explosive environments is minimized at which humidity level?
• Routes of Exposure include:
• Which item is NOT one of Life's 9 Hazards?
• Which of the following is a neutralizing agent example?
• Which acid from the listed corrosive chemicals is typically a mineral acid?
• The use of pesticides is regulated by:
• The OSHA General Duty Clause requires employers to:
• Which organ systems are commonly affected by exposure to corrosive chemicals? Examples include lungs, digestive tract, eyes, and skin. Which of the following sets accurately describes symptoms?
• Stir bars are typically coated with which material to resist chemical reactions?
• The scale from 0 (low) to 4 (high) in chemical safety represents which of the following?
• The term 'designated area' in lab safety typically describes:
• Which term describes a law passed by Congress or a State Legislature?
• The Lab Standard falls under which OSHA subpart number?
• Which abbreviation denotes the allowable concentration for an 8-hour exposure?