Unit 4 1. Review the five tasks required for implementation of a HazCom program. If your current organization, or one with which you are familiar, was just starting to implement a HazCom program, which of the five tasks do you think would be the most challenging? Discuss the reasons for your choice. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
2. Compare and contrast the newly revised GHS-based requirements for information on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in 29 CFR 1910.1200 with the previous HazCom Standard requirements for information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that are discussed on pages 95-96 in the textbook. How will these changes improve worker safety? Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
3. One of OSHA’s requirements for HazCom training is that it be effective. Explain what this means, and suggest at least three ways that the effectiveness of HazCom training can be measured. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
4. Using the “downward flow of information” concept, discuss the HazCom responsibilities of chemical producers, companies whose employees use chemicals, and the employees themselves. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Unit 6 1. List and briefly discuss the three major elements OSHA requires for written hazard communication programs. Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
2. What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)? Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
3. Does OSHA require employees to be trained on each individual chemical to which they may be exposed? If not what are the acceptable alternative practices? Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
4. What does OSHA mean by employee “immediate access” to SDSs? Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
5. According to the Hazard Communication Standard, what employees need to be trained, and when do they need to be trained? Your response must be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Unit 7 1. With the adoption of GHS by OSHA, the problems associated with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) in many different formats will be solved. What other problems with MSDSs are likely to remain despite the standardized formatting?Your response must be at least 400 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
2. Explain the differences between training, education, and instruction. How could the designer of a hazard communication program use all three of these learning concepts effectively?Your response must be at least 400 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Unit 2 1. Why is it important to conduct a risk assessment before establishing an emergency response action plan? Your response must be at least 150 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
2. Explain the purpose and function of the National Response Center. Your response must be at least 150 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
3. Identify the primary federal agencies responsible for issuing hazardous material spill and release regulations, and describe each agency’s role. Your response must be at least 150 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
4. What are the differences between threshold limit value and permissible exposure limit? Which one should be used when considering the toxicity of a spilled hazardous material? Your response must be at least 150 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
5. In a spill response operation, one of the basic operating principles is to not make the situation worse. Discuss a real or imagined spill scenario, and explain two or more actions that might make the situation worse. Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
6. Discuss how vapor density and vapor pressure contribute to the hazards of a spilled or released hazardous material. Provide examples that illustrate your points. Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
