MSSC (Safety Certification) EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE GUIDE
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Define a Hazardous Material and Explain Its Importance
âœâ€Ã¢Å“â€Any solid, liquid, or gas that may harm a person, property, or the
environment
Describe Three Categories of a Physical Hazard
âœâ€Ã¢Å“â€Flammability
Explosiveness
Chemical reactivity
Describe Ten Categories of Health Hazards
âœâ€Ã¢Å“â€Carcinogen
Toxic
Reproductive toxin
Irritant
Corrosive
Sensitizer
Hepatoxic (liver)
Nephrotoxin (kidney)
Neurotoxin (nervous system)
Describe the NFPA Hazardous Material Identification System
âœâ€Ã¢Å“â€Diamond Shaped