Washington State Security Guard License Practice Exam

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You are working at an industrial site that works with lots of toxic chemicals. When you are patrolling you notice a container in the warehouse that is leaking fluid. What steps should you follow?

Dip your finger into it and smell it. If the smell is strong leave the area.
Leave the area immediately and check the site’s MSDS. Then tell the client.
Cordon off the area immediately. When it is safe to do so, follow WHMIS guidelines, check the site’s MSDS, and call the company who is responsible for the product for safe handling procedures
Evacuate the facility. Call the police

The correct answer is: Cordon off the area immediately. When it is safe to do so, follow WHMIS guidelines, check the site’s MSDS, and call the company who is responsible for the product for safe handling procedures

The correct answer is to cordon off the area immediately, and when it is safe, you can follow WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) guidelines, check the site’s MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), and finally call the company that is responsible for the product to ask for safe handling procedures. Doing these steps ensures safety for everyone in the workplace, and maintains the correct protocol for dealing with hazardous materials. Firstly, hazardous materials should never be touched, tasted, or smelled, which is why dipping your finger into it is not the right action. It may be dangerous or lethal. Secondly, leaving the area instantly is a correct precaution to take, but it's also crucial to ensure others are not exposed to the potential danger. Thirdly, evacuation might be an extreme measure if the situation does not necessarily require it; also calling the police may not be the best primary response when dealing with hazardous materials unless there is an immediate threat to life. Lastly, it's important to consult the MSDS, as it contains crucial information about the hazardous substance's identity and hazards, as well as instructions for safe use and emergency procedures. WHMIS guidelines should also be followed, as they provide a comprehensive