1. What is the primary goal of the Global Harmonized System (GHS)?

 A) To ensure safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials

 B) To promote common criteria for classifying chemicals according to

their health, physical, and environmental hazards

 C) To provide a universal system of color coding for chemical

containers

 D) To regulate the international trade of chemicals

 Answer: B) To promote common criteria for classifying chemicals

according to their health, physical, and environmental hazards

 Rationale: The GHS aims to standardize and harmonize the

classification and labeling of chemicals to enhance the protection of

human health and the environment by providing an internationally

comprehensible system.

2. In the context of GHS, what does the term "hazard communication"

refer to?

 A) The process of transporting hazardous materials from one location to

another

 B) The methods used to warn individuals about areas where hazardous

materials are stored

 C) The exchange of information about hazards and protective measures

between manufacturers and users of hazardous products

 D) The signage used to indicate the presence of hazardous materials in a

facility

 Answer: C) The exchange of information about hazards and protective

measures between manufacturers and users of hazardous products

 Rationale: Hazard communication is a critical component of GHS,

which ensures that the information about the chemical hazards and

associated protective measures is conveyed to the end-users.

3. Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of implementing GHS?

 A) Reduction in the incidence of chemical-related occupational diseases

and injuries

 B) Enhanced corporate image and credibility

 C) Increased cost of training due to the complexity of the system

 D) Improved efficiency in hazard communication

 Answer: C) Increased cost of training due to the complexity of the

system