California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

Which of the following would be regulated under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard?

1. Distilled water

2. Bonding etchant

3. Latex gloves

4. Cotton rolls

The correct answer is: Bonding etchant

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard ensures that employers are providing necessary training and information to employees about hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to in the workplace. Distilled water, latex gloves, and cotton rolls are not hazardous chemicals and therefore, would not be regulated under the Hazard Communication Standard. Bonding etchant, however, can contain hazardous chemicals and would therefore be regulated under the standard. OSHA regulates the safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals to protect both employees and employers from potential health and safety hazards in the workplace.