Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

The HMIS II labeling system is represented by what design?

1. A diamond broken down into four smaller diamonds of blue, red, white, and yellow

2. Four colored bars, blue, red, orange, and white

3. A single diamond with classification number of the hazard

4. Sheet containing first aid information

The correct answer is: Four colored bars, blue, red, orange, and white

The HMIS II labeling system uses a distinctive design of four colored bars that represent different types of hazards. Each bar corresponds to specific categories: health (blue), flammability (red), reactivity (orange), and specific hazards (white). This color-coded bar format is designed to present a quick visual reference, enabling employees to readily understand the level of hazard associated with materials they may encounter, thereby promoting safer handling and storage practices in manufacturing and other industrial environments. The arrangement of these colored bars provides an easy-to-read summary of the potential risks, making it effective for conveying information quickly. This design is particularly advantageous in environments where time is critical, as it allows individuals to assess hazards almost at a glance.