WHMIS

Question 1

Several modifications were made to WHMIS in what year?

Answer 1

2015

Question 2

Where can you find the most information about a hazardous product?

Answer 2

Safety Data Sheet

Question 3

“Corrosive to metals” is an example of a:

Answer 3

Physical Hazard

Question 4

The two signal words used in 2015 WHMIS are:

Answer 4

Danger and Warning

Question 5

How many SDS requirements must exist?

Answer 5

16

Question 6

When was WHMIS first introduced?

Answer 6

1988

Question 7

What is the purpose of WHMIS?

Answer 7

To ensure protection of the workers and the public from hazardous materials​

Question 8

WHMIS applies to what?

Answer 8

To all workplaces in Canada except farms

Question 9

Supplier Duties are?

Answer 9

1. must classify hazardous products using WHMIS requirements ​
2. responsible for labelling the container and/or product as well as provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to all customers

Question 10

Employer Duties are?

Answer 10

1. training and educating employees on: Hazards​, Handling​, Safe storage ​and Usage of products ​
2. ensuring hazardous products are labelled, preparing and ensuring the relevancy of labels and SDSs​

Question 11

Canada has aligned WHMIS with the…

Answer 11

GHS

Question 12

Physical hazards are based on what?

Answer 12

physical or chemical properties of the product (flammability, reactivity, or corrosivity to metals)​

Question 13

Health hazards are based on what?

Answer 13

based on the ability of the product to cause a health effect (eye irritation, respiratory sensitization or carcinogenicity)

Question 14

Environmental hazards are based on what?

Answer 14

the ability to harm the environment ​

Question 15

What are two types of labels?

Answer 15

Supplier labels and workplace labels

Question 16

when is a workplace label required?

Answer 16

1. when a hazardous product is produced at the workplace and used in that workplace
2. a hazardous product is transferred or poured into another container,
3. a supplier label becomes lost or illegible

Question 17

Workplace labels must contain what?

Answer 17

1. product name
2. handling precautions
3. reference to SDS