Hazard Communication / GHS

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

Hazard Communication / GHS: a 60-question practice bank for the real OSHA Safety & Health standard, 2 full papers of 25 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 29 CFR (100%) of this exam's citations.

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2

full papers, no repeats

25

questions per paper

60

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Hazard Classification7%
Labels and Pictograms36%
Purpose, Scope, and the Written Program23%
Safety Data Sheets23%
Employee Information and Training11%

5 real sample questions

Under the Hazard Communication Standard, who is primarily responsible for evaluating a chemical and assigning it a hazard classification?

A. Chemical manufacturers and importers

B. The end-use employer, for every chemical it brings into the workplace

C. Each individual employee who will handle the chemical

D. The retailer that sells the chemical to the employer

Source: 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(1)

The Hazard Communication Standard applies to a hazardous chemical in a workplace under which condition?

A. Where employees may be exposed to it under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency

B. Only where the chemical is stored in a container larger than 55 gallons

C. Only where the chemical has already caused a documented injury at that workplace

D. Only where the chemical is regulated by the Department of Transportation

Source: 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(2)

For laboratories that use hazardous chemicals but do not ship them out, what does the standard require?

A. Preserving labels on incoming containers, keeping SDSs accessible during work shifts, and providing employee information and training

B. Nothing; laboratories are entirely excluded from the standard

C. Full workplace labeling of every container down to the test tube, with no exceptions

D. A separate laboratory-specific SDS format distinct from the standard 16-section format

Source: 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(3)

A warehouse worker only ever moves sealed, unopened containers of a hazardous chemical without ever opening them under normal operating conditions. What does the standard still require for that operation?

A. Preserving container labels, keeping SDSs accessible (or obtainable on request), and training employees on the hazards of a spill or leak

B. Nothing at all, because the containers are never opened

C. A full SDS binder physically bolted to every pallet

D. Individual employee medical surveillance for every worker who touches a sealed container

Source: 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(4)

Which of these products is exempt from the Hazard Communication Standard's labeling requirements because it is already regulated under a different federal labeling scheme?

A. A pesticide labeled under FIFRA

B. An industrial solvent used in a paint shop

C. A cleaning chemical concentrate sold to a janitorial contractor

D. A corrosive chemical used in electroplating

Source: 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(5)

Real-world data for this exam

Hazard Communication2023-01-01–2026-07-3029,155 citations

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Hazard Communication / GHS practice test?

60 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 25 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Hazard Communication / GHS test cover?

5 domains, with the heaviest weight on Labels and Pictograms (36%), Purpose, Scope, and the Written Program (23%), and Safety Data Sheets (23%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Hazard Communication / GHS questions come from?

Primarily 29 CFR (100%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for Hazard Communication / GHS?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.