Module2-E - Dangerous goods and safety e-learning courses

1. What is meant by the decomposition of substances?

A. Decomposition is the breakdown or change of a material or substance (by heat, chemical reaction, or other processes) into other chemical compounds

B. The fusion of two substances that react to each other.

C. The reaction pattern of two substances that react to each other.

D. The chemical reaction when a substance is absorbed by another substance.

2. What do we mean with 'GHS'?

A. Global healthcare system

B. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

C. Globally Harmonized System of separation of substances

D. Global healthcare and chemical substances

3. What are the required steps to be taken in case of hydrofluoric acid in contact with the skin?

A. Remove contaminated clothing (if possible), rinse skin and apply 10% calcium gluconate on the contaminated areas for at least 15 minutes after the pain has disappeared. If gel is not available seek medical advice immediately.

B. Call your local emergency hotline and wait for help

C. Remove contaminated clothing (if possible) and look for a first aid kit

D. Wait until the pain is gone or ask for help

4. What do you think is meant by ‘Target organ toxicity’ (GHS)?

A. The amount of substances that an organ is exposed to.

B. Classification of chemicals that can cause adverse effects or disease states manifested in specific organs of the body

C. Classification of chemicals that has a long-term effect.

D. The time that an organ needs to take in a certain amount of chemicals.