For Prof. Goodman Only

Hazardous Materials Management – Week V Assessment

Course Textbook: Hazardous Material Management and Hazardous Communication

From: The Safety Professionals Handbook, 2nd Edition

Please use APA formatting with all responses to include in-text citations and

reference for each response. Responses must be 100% original, and non-plagiarized.

1. In OSHA’s HazCom Standard, what are “signal words,” and how are they used? Provide examples in your response.

Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations

2. Identify the four types of precautionary statements used for HazCom labels, and provide sample wording for each.

Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.

3. Describe an example of a workplace situation in which a container of hazardous material is not required to be labeled.

Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.

4. OSHA’s HazCom Standard requires one of eight specific pictograms be included on container labels. For four of the pictograms, provide an example of a chemical that would

require its use.

Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.

5. What are the generally accepted signal words for safety warning signs that are not related to hazardous chemicals—for example, labels and signs for hazardous machinery? How

are they used?

Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

citations.