35 Questions
What is the purpose of ISO?
To develop standards for international trade
When was ISO 22000 published?
September 1, 2005
Who developed ISO 22000:2005?
ISO TC 34
What does ISO 22000 define?
Generic food safety management system standard
What is the purpose of ISO 22000 in relation to food safety?
To establish a system as policy with reference to the food safety
What are Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) in the context of ISO 22000?
Activities and practices necessary for maintaining a hygienic environment
What distinguishes Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) from Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) according to ISO 22000?
OPRPs are essential for controlling specific food safety hazards
What are the characteristics of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) according to ISO 22000?
Established, documented, implemented, and updated
What is one of the needs for implementing a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) as per ISO 22000?
To ensure that products do not cause adverse health effects
How does ISO 22000 contribute to international trade?
By facilitating the export of food products
What is a key reason for using Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) according to ISO 22000?
To evaluate customers’ food safety requirements
What is the primary focus of Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) according to ISO 22000?
Reducing the likelihood of food contamination
Which organizations can benefit from using ISO 22000?
Any organization directly or indirectly involved in the food chain
What does ISO 22000 stand for?
International Standard for Food Safety Management Systems 22000
What is the purpose of Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs)?
To control specific food safety hazards
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Why was WHMIS created?
To provide workers with information about materials they use at work
Which class of WHMIS includes materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects?
Class D: Poisonous and Infectious materials
What are the main components of WHMIS?
Hazard identification, product classification, labeling, workers training and education
What is the purpose of controlling products regulated by WHMIS legislation?
To ensure safe handling and use of hazardous materials
What serious health effects can exposure to hazardous materials cause?
Nervous system damage, kidney or lung damage, sterility, cancer
Which class of WHMIS includes dangerously reactive material?
Class F: Dangerously Reactive material
What are the 6 main classes of WHMIS?
Compressed gas, Flammable and Combustible material, Oxidizing material, Poisonous and Infectious materials, Corrosive material, Dangerously Reactive material
What is Division 3 (D3) under Class D of WHMIS?
Biohazardous Infectious Material
What is the name given to products regulated by WHMIS legislation?
Controlled products
According to WHMIS regulations, how many categories of information are included in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)?
Nine categories
What is the duty of Canadian suppliers under WHMIS legislation when a product is considered a 'controlled product'?
They must label the product or container and provide a material safety data sheet (MSDS) to their customers
What is the responsibility of employers under WHMIS regulations?
Establish education and training programs for workers exposed to hazardous products in the workplace
What is the responsibility of workers under WHMIS regulations?
Participate in the training programs and inform employers when labels on containers have been accidentally removed or if the label is no longer readable
Under WHMIS regulations, which types of labels are used for controlled products?
Supplier labels and workplace labels
According to WHMIS, who must provide a material safety data sheet (MSDS) to their customers when a product is considered a 'controlled product'?
Suppliers
What do WHMIS MSDSs include?
Nine categories of information
What is a key duty of employers under WHMIS regulations?
Establishing education and training programs for workers exposed to hazardous products in the workplace
What should workers do under WHMIS regulations if labels on containers have been accidentally removed or are no longer readable?
They should inform employers when labels on containers have been accidentally removed or if the label is no longer readable
According to WHMIS regulations, what is an employer's responsibility regarding material safety data sheets (MSDSs)?
They must ensure that MSDSs for each product are present and readily available to workers
Study Notes
ISO 22000
- ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization
- ISO 22000 was published in 2005
- ISO 22000 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- ISO 22000 defines the requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
- The purpose of ISO 22000 is to enable organizations to control hazards and ensure food safety
- Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) are basic conditions and activities that are necessary for the production of safe food
- Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) are specific programs that are implemented to control hazards
- OPRPs are distinguished from PRPs in that they are specific control measures
- A Food Safety Management System (FSMS) should include interactive communication, management commitment, and continuous improvement
- One reason for implementing an FSMS is to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
- ISO 22000 contributes to international trade by providing a standardized framework for food safety management
- A key reason for using FSMS is to reduce the risk of foodborne illness
- OPRPs focus on controlling hazards within the food production process
- Any organization in the food supply chain can benefit from using ISO 22000
- ISO 22000 stands for International Organization for Standardization 22000
WHMIS
- WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- WHMIS was created to provide a system for managing hazardous materials in the workplace
- Class A of WHMIS includes materials that cause immediate and serious toxic effects
- The main components of WHMIS are labels, material safety data sheets (MSDSs), and worker training
- The purpose of controlling products regulated by WHMIS legislation is to prevent hazardous materials from causing harm
- Exposure to hazardous materials can cause serious health effects, including cancer and reproductive damage
- Class B of WHMIS includes flammable and combustible materials
- The 6 main classes of WHMIS are: Class A (Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects), Class B (Flammable and Combustible Materials), Class C (Oxidizing Materials), Class D (Dangerously Reactive Materials), Class E (Corrosive Materials), and Class F (Dangerously Reactive Materials)
- Division 3 (D3) under Class D of WHMIS includes dangerously reactive materials
- Products regulated by WHMIS legislation are called "controlled products"
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) include 9 categories of information
- Canadian suppliers have a duty to provide MSDSs to customers when a product is considered a controlled product
- Employers are responsible for ensuring workers are trained on WHMIS and for maintaining a safe work environment
- Workers are responsible for participating in WHMIS training and following safe work practices
- Labels used for controlled products are supplier labels and workplace labels
- Suppliers must provide MSDSs to customers when a product is considered a controlled product
- MSDSs include information on product hazards, safe handling, and emergency procedures
- Employers must ensure workers have access to MSDSs and that they are updated regularly
- Workers should recreate labels if they have been accidentally removed or are no longer readable
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