WHMIS (W9)

Question 1

WHMIS

Answer 1

Workplace hazardous materials information system

Question 2

WHMIS is aligned with the Global Harmonized System (GHS) why

Answer 2

To classify/label chemical

Question 3

WHMIs’ goal

Answer 3

Create awareness and reduces illness/injury

Question 4

Suppliers role in WHMIS

Answer 4

Classify, label and supply SDS

Question 5

Employer role in WHMIS

Answer 5

Correctly store and put labels on clearly, must be easily readable, provides training and education on chemicals

Question 6

Supervisor role in WHMIS

Answer 6

Make the SDS accessible and updated when required

Question 7

Worker role in WHMIS

Answer 7

Be aware, get trained, report any hazards

Question 8

What does the supplier label contain

Answer 8

ALL info, including precautionary measures, first aid, is bilingual

Question 9

Workplace label contains

Answer 9

Safe handling details

Question 10

When are workplace labels issued

Answer 10

When products are brought in bulk

Question 11

Physical hazards are classified by

Answer 11

Their chemical properties

Question 12

Health hazards are classified by

Answer 12

Their adverse effects on health

Question 13

Consumer products only get labels when they are considered

Answer 13

Toxic, corrosive, flammable, pressurized chambers, quick-skin bonding

Question 14

What do you do if there is a chemical spill

Answer 14

Keep people away, do not allow smoking near flames, reposition flames to spill less, notify supervisors, tx as major spill if unsure