An occupational health nurse is assessing the need for MSDSs at the worksite. Which of the fol-lowing items would require an MSDS?
a. Hand soap
b. Eye goggles
c. Aprons
d. Earplugs
ANS: A
The Hazard Communication Standard requires that all worksites with hazardous substances in-ventory their toxic agents, label them, and provide information sheets, called MSDSs, for each agent. Hand soap is a toxic agent. Eye goggles, aprons, and earplugs are not toxic agents and therefore, do not need an MSDS.
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