SafetyQuestion 349 of 360
A plumber uses acid-based soldering flux and a pipe-joint chemical cleaner. Under Cal/OSHA's Hazard Communication standard, what is required for these products?
a.Nothing, since they are common plumbing supplies
b.Only the manufacturer must keep records
c.They can be stored in unlabeled containers on the truck
d.Safety Data Sheets and proper labeling must be available, and PPE such as gloves and eye protection used per the SDS
Explanation
Under Title 8 §5194 (Hazard Communication), employers must maintain Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals, keep containers labeled, and train workers on hazards and protective measures. Acid flux and chemical cleaners can burn skin and eyes and give off irritating vapors, so the SDS specifies gloves, eye protection, and ventilation. Transferred products must stay labeled, not sit in unmarked containers.
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