You work for a manufacturing facility that deals with many different types of chemicals. Some of the chemicals in the workplace can be dangerous and require special training to transport or utilize the chemicals. You notice that some of the chemicals, that aren't necessarily dangerous, do not have a material safety data sheet affixed. Does the lack of material safety data sheet represents a risk-related problem?
- No - if there is a large material safety data sheet for all chemicals above the area where the chemicals are stored.
- Yes - your company must create and affix a material safety data sheet for all chemicals.
- No - only dangerous materials must have the material safety data sheet.
- Yes - the manufacturer of the chemicals is required to affix a material safety data sheet to the chemicals.
Answer(s): D
Reference:
Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-
5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Management
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