Chemical Inventory Management Quiz

1

What is the primary purpose of chemical inventory management?

To reduce costs

To track and control chemical hazards

To meet legal requirements only

To organize storage areas

2

How often should chemical inventories be updated?

Once a year

Regularly and when chemicals are added or removed

Only when requested

Never

3

What information should be included in a chemical inventory?

Only chemical names

Chemical name, quantity, location, and hazard information

Only purchase dates

Only supplier information

4

Expired chemicals can be used if they look okay.

5

What should be done with chemicals that are no longer needed?

Dispose of them in regular trash

Follow proper disposal procedures

Give them to other departments

Store them indefinitely

6

Who should have access to chemical inventory records?

Everyone in the facility

Only authorized personnel

Only management

Only safety personnel

7

What is the purpose of barcoding chemicals?

To reduce costs

To improve tracking and reduce errors

To meet legal requirements

To organize storage

8

Chemical inventories are only required for hazardous chemicals.

9

What should be done if chemicals are found without proper labeling?

Use them anyway

Identify and properly label them or dispose of them

Ignore them

Move them to a different location

10

How should chemical containers be stored?

Anywhere convenient

According to compatibility and hazard requirements

Only in cabinets

Only on shelves

11

What is the purpose of regular chemical audits?

To reduce costs

To ensure compliance and identify issues

To meet legal requirements only

To organize storage

12

Chemical inventories can be kept in paper format only.

13

What should be done with chemicals that have exceeded their shelf life?

Use them anyway

Dispose of them properly

Store them longer

Give them away

14

What is the role of SDS in chemical inventory management?

To reduce paperwork

To provide safety information for each chemical

To meet legal requirements only

To organize storage

15

What is the best practice for chemical inventory management?

Minimal tracking

Comprehensive, systematic approach

Occasional updates

Reactive management