Chemical risk: CLP pictograms and safety data sheets
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For workers who use chemical products, in specific training: Title IX D.Lgs. 81/08, CLP Reg. 1272/2008, safety data sheets (REACH). 14 questions, about 9 minutes. Translated from Italian: legal references remain the Italian ones (D.Lgs. 81/2008) Sources: D.Lgs. 81/2008 arts. 224, 225; Reg. (CE) 1272/2008 (CLP); Reg. (CE) 1907/2006 (REACH) · Reviewed 21/10/2026 · Training support, not a certification.
A diamond with a red border and a black symbol on a white background
Question 2 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
What does the pictogram with a skull and crossbones (GHS06) indicate?
Gas under pressure
Acute toxicity
Corrosion
Hazard to the environment
Question 3 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
What does the pictogram with a human silhouette and a "star" on the chest (GHS08) indicate?
An oxidising substance
A serious health hazard, such as carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or respiratory sensitisation
An explosive substance
Mild skin irritation
Question 4 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
What does the pictogram with a flame over a circle (GHS03) indicate?
Explosive substance
Corrosive substance
Oxidising substance
Flammable substance
Question 5 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
Which signal word appears on the label for the most serious hazard categories?
Warning
Notice
Caution
Danger
Question 6 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
What are P statements on CLP labels?
Precautionary statements
Hazard statements
Road transport codes
Statements that indicate only physical hazards
Question 7 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
A hazard statement that starts with H3, for example H314, concerns…
physical hazards
health hazards
transport methods
environmental hazards
Question 8 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
How many sections does the safety data sheet (SDS) have?
16
12
24
9
Question 9 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
In which section of the SDS do you find the exposure limits and the PPE to use?
Section 8
Section 14
Section 4
Section 2
Question 10 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
Who must provide the safety data sheet?
The supplier of the substance or mixture, in the Italian language
The workers' safety representative (RLS)
The occupational physician (medico competente)
The ASL
Question 11 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
Why must you never mix bleach (hypochlorite) with an acid descaling detergent?
Because chlorine gas is released, which is toxic to the airways
Because the bleach loses its scent
Because a foam forms that damages surfaces
There is no problem: the effect is boosted
Question 12 · True / False · 20s · 1 pt
Decanting a chemical product into an unlabelled water bottle is acceptable if you use it right away.
True
False
Question 13 · Multiple choice · 45s · 1 pt
Which are correct prevention measures for chemical risk? (2 answers)
Replace the hazardous product with a less hazardous one
Sniff the product to recognise it
Eat in the work area to save time
Use local exhaust ventilation at the source
Question 14 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
If the assessment shows a risk that is "low for safety and irrelevant for health", what happens?
The safety data sheet is no longer needed
No training is needed any more
Some specific measures do not apply, such as the mandatory health surveillance of art. 229
The product can be used without a label
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