Discuss the changes made in 2012 to the Hazard Communication Standard.

What will be an ideal response?


The changes aligned the standard with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). New wording is intended to transform the right of employees to know about workplace hazards to the "right to understand" workplace hazards. The goal is to ensure the safe use of chemicals by providing practical, reliable, consistent, and easy to understand information for workers and students everywhere.

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A. punch B. lift C. dissolve D. kick

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One of Stan's duties is to check the laboratory equipment and machines each morning when he arrives at the office. This morning, when he checked the temperature in the laboratory refrigerator, he discovered that the temperature was 62°F. What should Stan do? 

A. Call the repair company to fix the refrigerator B. Turn down the setting so the refrigerator will get colder C. Notify all lab personnel that specimens in the refrigerator may be compromised D. Record the current temperature and continue with his morning duties E. Move the specimens to the food refrigerator so they won't be affected

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When evaluating the clarity of urine, which action should be taken?

A) Mix the specimen well. B) Hold the specimen in front of a light source. C) Centrifuge the specimen. D) Both a and b

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What is the type of cell that destroys excess bone?

A) Osteoclast B) Monoblast C) Osteoblasts D) Macrophages

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