TheoryOSHA HazCom / GHS Study Guide
Study for the OSHA HazCom / GHS with exam topics, practice questions, a free PDF, video walkthrough and timed mock exam links.
How to study for OSHA HazCom / GHS
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Topics to review
- Hazard identification and risk control
- Required workplace procedures
- Personal protective equipment and safe practice
- Compliance, reporting and documentation
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Q1What shape and border does a GHS hazard pictogram use?
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✓ Correct answer: A red square set on a point (diamond) with a black symbol on white
GHS pictograms are a red diamond (a square set on its point) framing a black hazard symbol on a white background.
Q2The 'Flame' pictogram is used primarily for which kind of hazard?
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✓ Correct answer: Flammable materials
The Flame pictogram covers flammables, self-reactives, pyrophorics, self-heating substances, and those that emit flammable gas in contact with water.
Q3Which hazard is shown by the 'Flame Over Circle' pictogram?
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✓ Correct answer: Oxidizers
The Flame Over Circle pictogram identifies oxidizers — substances that can cause or intensify fire by supplying oxygen.
Q4The 'Exploding Bomb' pictogram warns of which hazards?
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✓ Correct answer: Explosives, self-reactives, and organic peroxides
The Exploding Bomb covers explosives and certain self-reactive substances and organic peroxides that can detonate or explode.
Q5The 'Gas Cylinder' pictogram indicates what type of hazard?
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✓ Correct answer: Gases under pressure
The Gas Cylinder pictogram is used for gases under pressure: compressed, liquefied, refrigerated liquefied, and dissolved gases.
Q6The 'Corrosion' pictogram (test tubes on a hand and metal) is used for:
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✓ Correct answer: Skin corrosion/burns, serious eye damage, and metal corrosion
The Corrosion pictogram covers skin corrosion/burns, serious eye damage, and substances corrosive to metals.
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