What are the forms that a chemical can take? - ANS solids, liquids, gases, vapors
What should you consider when determining how hazardous a chemical is? - ANS heredity,
age, gender, general health
What area three main routes of exposure in a shop or salon? - ANS breathing, skin and
eye contact, swallowing
What governmental agency in California sets the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL s) of
chemicals? - ANS California Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What should you watch for to determine if chemical exposure is occurring? - ANS Odor,
taste, particles, surfaces, symptoms
What is dermatitis? - ANS An inflammation of the skin
What comprises your central nervous system? - ANS Brain and spinal cord
What is a symptom that your nervous system is under
attack? - ANS Headache, Dizziness, Lack of coordination
all the answers are correct
The toxic trio can cause multiple health problems. - ANS true
Methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) can be safely used in nail salons - ANS false
Smoking increases the harmful effects of other chemicals. - ANS true
Important information on the identity and hazards of a chemical are on the container label. -
ANS false
How can you get information about the chemicals in a product? - ANS all answers are
correct: Chemical reference books, SDS, asking employer, consult a state agency
SDSs should be consulted only after an emergency such as a spill, fire, or explosion. - ANS
false