WHMIS quiz

Question 1

What does the acronym WHMIS stand for?

Answer 1

workplace
hazardous
Materials
Information
System

Question 2

The workplace hazardous materials information system is a comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use, handling, and storage of hazardous material used in Canadian workplace. Information is provided by means of what three pieces of information?

Answer 2

1. Product labels
2. Safety data sheets (SDS)
3. Worker education programs

Question 3

What does SDS stand for?

Answer 3

safety data sheets

Question 4

What is the SDS used for?

Answer 4

Provide information about hazardous product and advice about safety precautions

Question 5

True or False: it is a moral obligation for an employer, to ensure that employees are trained in WHMIS not a legal obligation.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Where should chemicals be stored in the home?

Answer 6

1. Bottom shelf (locked)
2. in a locked room
3. Up high
4. Away from food