Question

1. osha was created as part of the u.s. department of labor (dol) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for all american workers. 5. what is the purpose of the hazard communication standard (hcs)? 6. explain why you think oshas standards are important to you personally as a cosmetologist. 7. federal and state laws require manufacturers to supply a safety data sheet (sds), previously known as material safety data sheet, only for those products that are potentially hazardous. true false 8. list the 16 categories of information contained in a safety data sheet. 9. federal and state laws require salons to obtain an sdss from the chemical product manufacturers and/or distributors for each professional product that is used in the salon. true false

Explanation:

1. The Hazard Communication Standard aims to ensure employers and employees understand chemical - related hazards in the workplace for safety.
2. As a cosmetologist, OSHA standards are important because they protect my health by ensuring I am aware of and can manage the risks associated with the chemicals I use, like preventing skin and respiratory issues.
3. Federal and state laws require SDS for all potentially hazardous products, so the statement is True.
4. The 16 categories of an SDS include: Product identification; Hazard identification; Composition/information on ingredients; First - aid measures; Fire - fighting measures; Accidental release measures; Handling and storage; Exposure controls/personal protection; Physical and chemical properties; Stability and reactivity; Toxicological information; Ecological information; Disposal considerations; Transport information; Regulatory information; Other information.
5. Salons are required to obtain SDSs for professional products used, so the statement is True.

Answer:

1. To ensure that employers and employees understand the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the workplace.
2. They protect my health by making me aware of and able to manage risks from chemicals used, preventing skin and respiratory issues.
3. True
4. Product identification; Hazard identification; Composition/information on ingredients; First - aid measures; Fire - fighting measures; Accidental release measures; Handling and storage; Exposure controls/personal protection; Physical and chemical properties; Stability and reactivity; Toxicological information; Ecological information; Disposal considerations; Transport information; Regulatory information; Other information.
5. True