Benzene101
Benzene Awareness Quiz
Test your knowledge about benzene, its risks, and regulatory measures with this comprehensive quiz. Understanding benzene is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment.
In this quiz, you'll learn about:
- Permissible exposure limits (PEL)
- Emergency response to benzene leaks
- Required safety measures
1. What is the PEL for benzene?
A. 1 part per million
C. 0.5 fibers per c.c
B. 10 parts per million
D. 200 parts per million
2. What tasks could result in exposure to benzene above PEL?
A. Pump maintenance
C. Line break
B. Process upset
D. All of the above
3. If you notice a benzene leak or spill, what should you do?
A. Notify the EH&S Department
C. Evacuate the area and notify a supervisor
B. Run in circles, scream and shout
D. Notify the local authorities
If you are exposed to benzene above the action level 30 or more days per year, how often must your employer provide medical evaluations (physical exams)?
A. Every six months
C. Every two years
B. Annually
D. Every five years
5. What are some of the measures you can take to minimize exposure to benzene at work?
A. Follow SOP's for all job tasks involving benzene
C. Wear all required PPE
B. Avoid spill areas and areas where there are open containers of benzene
D. All of the above
6. Why are engineering controls more desirable when controlling a hazard rather than PPE?
A. Engineering controls are less expensive than PPE
C. Engineering controls reduce the hazard; PPE only forms a barrier against the hazard
B. Engineering controls are easier to install and easier to operate
D. It is difficult to convince people to wear PPE when they work with benzene
7. Can most people smell benzene before their exposure to it reaches the PEL?
A. Yes
B. No
8. Is benzene regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen (cancer-causing chemical)?
A. Yes
False
B. No
9. If an employee believes he or she has been overexposed to benzene, they should request testing from the Medical Department before the end of the working shift?
A. True
B. False
10. Regulated areas, areas where the airborne concentration of benzene could be expected to be above the PEL, must be identified with signs.
A. True
B. False
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