Chemical Spills Quiz
1. One good way to deal with a chemical spill is to channel it to a nearby drain.
a. True b. False
2. The cleanup crew will:
a. Find and stop the source of the leak.
b. Contain the spill by the best method.
c. Use absorbent materials to soak up the spill.
d. All of the above.
3. The MSDS for a chemical, often gives information about the proper way to clean up or contain a
spill or leak.
a. True b. False
4. If you believe you have been exposed to a toxic chemical, you should:
a. Wait for symptoms to appear before having a medical examination.
b. Seek a medical examination as soon as possible.
c. Wait 24 hours—if no symptoms develop, you are fine.
5. If spilled materials are not flammable, there is little danger involved.
a. True b. False
6. You should always participate and help clean up a major toxic chemical spill.
a. True b. False
7. When you report a spill, you should include the following information:
a. What is leaking
b. Location of the leak
c. Size of the spill
d. Rate of flow
e. All of the above
8. If you are not responsible for cleanup, you should evacuate the area.
a. True b. False
9. Which of the following is not a likely result of a chemical spill?
a. Fire or explosion
b. Hazardous substances released in the air
c. A blizzard
10. Chemical spills are hazardous only to people in the immediate area of the spill.
a. True b. False