Hazardous Materials · Question 54

Question 54 of 180

Why should you never rely on your sense of smell alone to judge whether a hazardous material nearby is dangerous?

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Correct answer to question 54 (Hazardous Materials): Some hazardous gases are odorless or dull the sense of smell, so the absence of a smell doesn't mean it's safe

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Some of the most dangerous hazardous gases are odorless or numb the sense of smell quickly, so not smelling anything is not proof the air is safe.

Updated: November 2026

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