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What is the primary purpose of WHMIS in Canada?
What is the primary purpose of WHMIS in Canada?
- To promote the use of hazardous materials in the workplace
- To regulate the import of chemicals in Canada
- To provide a comprehensive system to communicate and inform workers on the safe use of hazardous materials (correct)
- To monitor the environmental impact of hazardous materials
When did WHMIS become law in Canada?
When did WHMIS become law in Canada?
- October 31, 1988 (correct)
- October 31, 1985
- October 31, 1995
- October 31, 1990
What is the main goal of the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)?
What is the main goal of the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)?
- To create a system that only applies to Canadian workplaces
- To increase the use of hazardous materials in the workplace
- To adopt and use the same set of rules for classifying hazards, and the same format and content for labels and safety data sheets around the world (correct)
- To develop a system that is only used for labelling chemicals
Why was the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) developed?
Why was the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) developed?
What is the result of different countries having different ways of classifying chemicals and identifying hazardous products?
What is the result of different countries having different ways of classifying chemicals and identifying hazardous products?
What is the role of the safety data sheets (SDS) in the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)?
What is the role of the safety data sheets (SDS) in the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)?
What should instruction include regarding labelling in the plant?
What should instruction include regarding labelling in the plant?
What is the purpose of a test approved by a safety officer or other jurisdictional representative?
What is the purpose of a test approved by a safety officer or other jurisdictional representative?
What is the main goal of hands-on training after completing the test?
What is the main goal of hands-on training after completing the test?
Who is responsible for providing appropriate training in each employment assignment?
Who is responsible for providing appropriate training in each employment assignment?
What is the purpose of including the location of safety equipment in the training?
What is the purpose of including the location of safety equipment in the training?
What is required beyond the initial WHMIS training?
What is required beyond the initial WHMIS training?
When did Canada incorporate GHS for Canadian workplaces and amend WHMIS 1988?
When did Canada incorporate GHS for Canadian workplaces and amend WHMIS 1988?
What is the purpose of the 3-stage transition plan for WHMIS implementation?
What is the purpose of the 3-stage transition plan for WHMIS implementation?
What is the responsibility of suppliers who manufacture or import hazardous products?
What is the responsibility of suppliers who manufacture or import hazardous products?
What is the primary purpose of a supplier label?
What is the primary purpose of a supplier label?
What is the difference between a supplier label and a workplace label?
What is the difference between a supplier label and a workplace label?
What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
What is the difference between an SDS and an MSDS?
What is the difference between an SDS and an MSDS?
What is the responsibility of the employer in terms of WHMIS training?
What is the responsibility of the employer in terms of WHMIS training?
What is the primary purpose of WHMIS training?
What is the primary purpose of WHMIS training?
What is the role of the worker in WHMIS?
What is the role of the worker in WHMIS?
What is the primary focus of the training on the safe use of hazardous materials on site?
What is the primary focus of the training on the safe use of hazardous materials on site?
What is the purpose of the test approved by a safety officer or other jurisdictional representative?
What is the purpose of the test approved by a safety officer or other jurisdictional representative?
What is the expected outcome of the hands-on training after completing the test?
What is the expected outcome of the hands-on training after completing the test?
What is the significance of the location of the SDS and other safety literature in the training?
What is the significance of the location of the SDS and other safety literature in the training?
What is the employer's responsibility in terms of providing training?
What is the employer's responsibility in terms of providing training?
What is the ultimate goal of the training program?
What is the ultimate goal of the training program?
What is the main driving force behind the development of the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals?
What is the main driving force behind the development of the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals?
What is the significance of WHMIS becoming law in Canada on October 31, 1988?
What is the significance of WHMIS becoming law in Canada on October 31, 1988?
What is the primary benefit of adopting a unified system for classifying hazards and labelling chemicals?
What is the primary benefit of adopting a unified system for classifying hazards and labelling chemicals?
Who were the key stakeholders involved in the development of WHMIS?
Who were the key stakeholders involved in the development of WHMIS?
What is the ultimate goal of the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals?
What is the ultimate goal of the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals?
What is the outcome of different countries having different ways of classifying chemicals and identifying hazardous products?
What is the outcome of different countries having different ways of classifying chemicals and identifying hazardous products?
What is the primary reason for the transition from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015?
What is the primary reason for the transition from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015?
What is the main difference between the SDS and MSDS?
What is the main difference between the SDS and MSDS?
What is the primary responsibility of employers in terms of WHMIS?
What is the primary responsibility of employers in terms of WHMIS?
What is the purpose of the workplace label?
What is the purpose of the workplace label?
What is the role of the worker in WHMIS?
What is the role of the worker in WHMIS?
What is the purpose of the 3-stage transition plan for WHMIS implementation?
What is the purpose of the 3-stage transition plan for WHMIS implementation?
What is the primary source of information about a hazardous product?
What is the primary source of information about a hazardous product?
What is the responsibility of the employer in terms of workplace labels?
What is the responsibility of the employer in terms of workplace labels?
What is the purpose of the SDS in the workplace?
What is the purpose of the SDS in the workplace?
What is the role of the employer in terms of worker training?
What is the role of the employer in terms of worker training?
What is the primary reason for proper training of workers handling gas cylinders?
What is the primary reason for proper training of workers handling gas cylinders?
What is the potential consequence of dropping a gas cylinder?
What is the potential consequence of dropping a gas cylinder?
What information should workers be aware of when handling gas cylinders?
What information should workers be aware of when handling gas cylinders?
Why is it important to consult local jurisdictional regulatory requirements for gas cylinder handling?
Why is it important to consult local jurisdictional regulatory requirements for gas cylinder handling?
What is the primary purpose of the guidelines for safe handling of gas cylinders?
What is the primary purpose of the guidelines for safe handling of gas cylinders?
What is the significance of the rules for safe handling of compressed gas cylinders?
What is the significance of the rules for safe handling of compressed gas cylinders?
What is necessary for an operator to do with a gas cylinder?
What is necessary for an operator to do with a gas cylinder?
What is important to recognize when handling hydrocarbons?
What is important to recognize when handling hydrocarbons?
Why is it important to have access to the MSDS or SDS?
Why is it important to have access to the MSDS or SDS?
What is required for Power Engineers in terms of WHMIS training?
What is required for Power Engineers in terms of WHMIS training?
What is necessary for employees in terms of WHMIS training?
What is necessary for employees in terms of WHMIS training?
What is important to understand when using hydrocarbons?
What is important to understand when using hydrocarbons?
What is the temperature at which a fuel/air mixture will burn?
What is the temperature at which a fuel/air mixture will burn?
What is the purpose of a 'blanket' of inert gas in large oil tanks?
What is the purpose of a 'blanket' of inert gas in large oil tanks?
At what temperature will butane produce a flammable vapour?
At what temperature will butane produce a flammable vapour?
What is the primary responsibility of the Power Engineer regarding hydrocarbon storage?
What is the primary responsibility of the Power Engineer regarding hydrocarbon storage?
What is the purpose of checking levels periodically in oil tanks?
What is the purpose of checking levels periodically in oil tanks?
What is the role of the operator in storing oils, greases, and solvents?
What is the role of the operator in storing oils, greases, and solvents?
At what temperature does gasoline vapourize?
At what temperature does gasoline vapourize?
What is the significance of the flash point of a hydrocarbon?
What is the significance of the flash point of a hydrocarbon?
What is the purpose of keeping gasoline warm in northern Canadian winters?
What is the purpose of keeping gasoline warm in northern Canadian winters?
What is the primary reason for keeping the metal cap on a cylinder when moving or storing it?
What is the primary reason for keeping the metal cap on a cylinder when moving or storing it?
What is the role of the operator in monitoring oil tanks?
What is the role of the operator in monitoring oil tanks?
What is the purpose of the safety valve on top of a cylinder?
What is the purpose of the safety valve on top of a cylinder?
Why should acetylene and oxygen cylinders be stored in separate areas?
Why should acetylene and oxygen cylinders be stored in separate areas?
What is the flash point of a liquid?
What is the flash point of a liquid?
What is the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of a hydrocarbon?
What is the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of a hydrocarbon?
What is the primary reason for inspecting tanks and cylinders regularly?
What is the primary reason for inspecting tanks and cylinders regularly?
What should be done with a cylinder that is suspected to be damaged?
What should be done with a cylinder that is suspected to be damaged?
What is the primary reason for storing gas cylinders outside of a building?
What is the primary reason for storing gas cylinders outside of a building?
What happens when a hydrocarbon liquid is heated and mixed with air?
What happens when a hydrocarbon liquid is heated and mixed with air?
What is the primary reason for not storing gas cylinders on their side?
What is the primary reason for not storing gas cylinders on their side?
What is the primary purpose of regulating gas cylinders by Transport Canada?
What is the primary purpose of regulating gas cylinders by Transport Canada?
What is the main reason for not dropping a cylinder?
What is the main reason for not dropping a cylinder?
What is an important aspect of safe handling and storage of gas cylinders?
What is an important aspect of safe handling and storage of gas cylinders?
What is the benefit of consulting local jurisdictional regulatory requirements for gas cylinder handling?
What is the benefit of consulting local jurisdictional regulatory requirements for gas cylinder handling?
What is the main benefit of proper training in the safe handling and storage of gas cylinders?
What is the main benefit of proper training in the safe handling and storage of gas cylinders?
What is the primary purpose of rules for the safe handling of compressed gas cylinders?
What is the primary purpose of rules for the safe handling of compressed gas cylinders?
What is a critical component of WHMIS training for Power Engineers?
What is a critical component of WHMIS training for Power Engineers?
What is a crucial aspect of handling hydrocarbons safely?
What is a crucial aspect of handling hydrocarbons safely?
What is the primary purpose of labelling products in the workplace?
What is the primary purpose of labelling products in the workplace?
What is a key responsibility of the operator when handling gas cylinders?
What is a key responsibility of the operator when handling gas cylinders?
Why is it important for Power Engineers to receive WHMIS training in their workplace?
Why is it important for Power Engineers to receive WHMIS training in their workplace?
What is a critical aspect of WHMIS training for Power Engineers?
What is a critical aspect of WHMIS training for Power Engineers?
What is the primary reason for not rolling a cylinder on its bottom edge?
What is the primary reason for not rolling a cylinder on its bottom edge?
What is the purpose of the safety valve at the top of a cylinder?
What is the purpose of the safety valve at the top of a cylinder?
Why must acetylene and oxygen cylinders be stored in separate areas?
Why must acetylene and oxygen cylinders be stored in separate areas?
What is the minimum concentration of hydrocarbon gas in air that will ignite?
What is the minimum concentration of hydrocarbon gas in air that will ignite?
What is the primary reason for inspecting tanks and cylinders regularly?
What is the primary reason for inspecting tanks and cylinders regularly?
What happens when a hydrocarbon liquid is heated and mixed with air?
What happens when a hydrocarbon liquid is heated and mixed with air?
Why is it important to keep the metal cap on a cylinder when moving or storing it?
Why is it important to keep the metal cap on a cylinder when moving or storing it?
What is the primary purpose of knowing the properties of hydrocarbon fluids?
What is the primary purpose of knowing the properties of hydrocarbon fluids?
What is the purpose of storing gas cylinders in an upright position?
What is the purpose of storing gas cylinders in an upright position?
What is the primary reason for disconnecting hoses and piping from cylinders before storing them?
What is the primary reason for disconnecting hoses and piping from cylinders before storing them?
What is the minimum temperature at which butane can produce a flammable mixture?
What is the minimum temperature at which butane can produce a flammable mixture?
What is the purpose of having a 'blanket' of inert gas in large oil tanks?
What is the purpose of having a 'blanket' of inert gas in large oil tanks?
What is the significance of the ignition temperature of a fuel?
What is the significance of the ignition temperature of a fuel?
Why is it important to check the levels of oil in tanks periodically?
Why is it important to check the levels of oil in tanks periodically?
What is the primary responsibility of the operator in storing hydrocarbons?
What is the primary responsibility of the operator in storing hydrocarbons?
What is the purpose of using a small barrel pump to transfer oil from a barrel to a smaller container?
What is the purpose of using a small barrel pump to transfer oil from a barrel to a smaller container?
What is the significance of the saturation temperature of a hydrocarbon?
What is the significance of the saturation temperature of a hydrocarbon?
Why is it important to keep gasoline warm in northern Canadian winters?
Why is it important to keep gasoline warm in northern Canadian winters?
What is the purpose of having a vapour space in oil tanks?
What is the purpose of having a vapour space in oil tanks?
What is the significance of the flash point of a hydrocarbon?
What is the significance of the flash point of a hydrocarbon?