Question

how does osha define a hazardous chemical?

select the correct answer and click submit.

• a chemical that is classified as a physical or health hazard
• a chemical that is created in a laboratory
• a chemical that has a strong odor
• a chemical that is not approved by osha

Explanation:

Analyze OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard definition

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), a hazardous chemical is defined as any chemical which is classified as a physical hazard or a health hazard, a simple asphyxiant, combustible dust, pyrophoric gas, or hazard not otherwise classified.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: "A chemical that is classified as a physical or health hazard" directly matches OSHA's regulatory definition.
• Option 2: "A chemical that is created in a laboratory" is incorrect because many laboratory-created chemicals are not hazardous, and many naturally occurring chemicals are hazardous.
• Option 3: "A chemical that has a strong odor" is incorrect because odor is not a defining regulatory criterion for a hazard.
• Option 4: "A chemical that is not approved by OSHA" is incorrect because OSHA does not "approve" or "disapprove" individual chemicals.

Answer:

• (A) A chemical that is classified as a physical or health hazard (Correct answer)
• (B) A chemical that is created in a laboratory
• (C) A chemical that has a strong odor
• (D) A chemical that is not approved by OSHA