Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

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What should be checked if safe handling information is not on a chemical's label?

MSDS
EPA label
Chemical composition
Toxicity label

The correct answer is: MSDS

The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), often now referred to as Safety Data Sheet (SDS), is a crucial resource that provides comprehensive information about a chemical's handling, storage, and safety measures. If a chemical's label lacks safe handling information, the MSDS serves as an authoritative document that outlines the potential hazards associated with that chemical, first aid measures, and necessary personal protective equipment. It is designed to ensure that anyone working with or around the chemical can access critical safety information that helps mitigate potential risks or accidents. The other options do not provide the comprehensive safety information needed in this context. An EPA label focuses on environmental impacts and may not include specific handling procedures. Chemical composition details the substances in the chemical but does not address safe handling practices. A toxicity label might indicate health risks but lacks the broader context of safe handling protocols that the MSDS provides. Thus, for safe handling information, referring to the MSDS is both the standard and best practice.