WHMIS

Question 1

What does SDS stand for?

Answer 1

Safety data sheet

Question 1

What does WHMIS stand for?

Answer 1

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

Question 2

What is WHMIS?

Answer 2

A Canadian made system that provides health and safety information on hazardous products intended for use, handling and storage in the workplace

Question 3

What year did WHMIS adopt changes from GHS?

Answer 3

2015

Question 4

What are the requirements for supplier labels?

Answer 4

1. Product identifier
2. Hazard pictogram
3. Signal word
4. Hazard statement
5. Precautionary statements
6. Supplier identifier

Question 5

How many sections are included in the an SDS? Name sections 1-5 of the SDS

Answer 5

There are 16 sections
1. Identification
2. Hazard identification
3. Composition/information on ingredients
4. First-aid measures
5. Fire-fighting measures

Question 6

Name sections 6-10 of the SDS

Answer 6

6. Accidental release measures
7. Handling and storage
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
9. Physical and chemical properties
10. Stability and reactivity

Question 7

Name sections 11-16 of the SDS

Answer 7

11. Toxicological information
12. Ecological information
13. Disposable considerations
14. Transportation information
15. Regulatory information
16. Other information

Question 8

How long does a supplier have to update an SDS when they become aware of “significant new data”

Answer 8

They have 90 days to update the SDS and up to 180 days to update the label