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What is the main purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?
What is the main purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?
- To track the sales and distribution of hazardous materials.
- To provide a standardized system for identifying, labeling, and handling hazardous materials. (correct)
- To regulate the price of hazardous materials in the workplace.
- To limit the number of hazardous materials allowed in workplaces.
If a product is described as a Class B controlled substance, what type of hazard does it represent?
If a product is described as a Class B controlled substance, what type of hazard does it represent?
- Poisonous and infectious material
- Flammable and combustible material (correct)
- Compressed gas
- Corrosive material
Which of the following is NOT a part of the hazard information provided by WHMIS?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the hazard information provided by WHMIS?
- Pricing information for the hazardous material (correct)
- Worker education and training programs
- Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
- Labels on containers of hazardous materials
What information is primarily found on a supplier label under WHMIS guidelines?
What information is primarily found on a supplier label under WHMIS guidelines?
A material with a Class D hazard classification indicates that it is:
A material with a Class D hazard classification indicates that it is:
What is the recommended, but not required, element for a workplace label?
What is the recommended, but not required, element for a workplace label?
Which of these is NOT a required element of a workplace label under WHMIS?
Which of these is NOT a required element of a workplace label under WHMIS?
What information about a controlled product is found in an MSDS?
What information about a controlled product is found in an MSDS?
An MSDS would least likely contain information about:
An MSDS would least likely contain information about:
How often must suppliers review and revise MSDSs?
How often must suppliers review and revise MSDSs?
According to WHMIS regulations, how old can an MSDS be when a controlled product is sold?
According to WHMIS regulations, how old can an MSDS be when a controlled product is sold?
What is the employer's responsibility regarding MSDSs in the workplace?
What is the employer's responsibility regarding MSDSs in the workplace?
Apart from making MSDSs readily available to workers, what else is an employer required to do with MSDSs?
Apart from making MSDSs readily available to workers, what else is an employer required to do with MSDSs?
According to WHMIS, what is the primary purpose of a workplace label?
According to WHMIS, what is the primary purpose of a workplace label?
Which of the following is a requirement that applies to a supplier label, but not necessarily to a workplace label?
Which of the following is a requirement that applies to a supplier label, but not necessarily to a workplace label?
How many categories of information are mandatorily included in an MSDS according to the provided text?
How many categories of information are mandatorily included in an MSDS according to the provided text?
What must a workplace label, at minimum, always include?
What must a workplace label, at minimum, always include?
Which of the following best describes the information provided by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
Which of the following best describes the information provided by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
Which of the following is NOT a required element on a supplier label?
Which of the following is NOT a required element on a supplier label?
According to the provided information, what is the hazard class associated with the symbol 'R'?
According to the provided information, what is the hazard class associated with the symbol 'R'?
If a controlled product is transferred to a new container in the workplace, what action should be taken according to the instructions?
If a controlled product is transferred to a new container in the workplace, what action should be taken according to the instructions?
Flashcards
What is WHMIS?
What is WHMIS?
WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It's a system designed to protect workers by providing information about hazardous materials found in the workplace. The goal is to prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
What are Controlled Products?
What are Controlled Products?
Controlled Products are substances or mixtures classified as hazardous under WHMIS. They are labeled and require specific handling procedures.
What are the WHMIS hazard classes?
What are the WHMIS hazard classes?
WHMIS uses seven hazard classes to categorize Controlled Products based on their potential hazards. Each class has a specific symbol that indicates its danger.
What is a Supplier Label?
What is a Supplier Label?
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What is the product identifier on a Supplier Label?
What is the product identifier on a Supplier Label?
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What is an MSDS?
What is an MSDS?
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What is a controlled product?
What is a controlled product?
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How frequently should MSDSs be reviewed?
How frequently should MSDSs be reviewed?
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What are the 9 categories of information included in an MSDS?
What are the 9 categories of information included in an MSDS?
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What are the requirements for MSDS information accuracy and timeliness?
What are the requirements for MSDS information accuracy and timeliness?
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How accessible must MSDSs be in the workplace?
How accessible must MSDSs be in the workplace?
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What are the employer's responsibilities regarding MSDSs?
What are the employer's responsibilities regarding MSDSs?
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What are ways to provide access to MSDSs in the workplace?
What are ways to provide access to MSDSs in the workplace?
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What is the meaning of the 'R' hazard symbol in WHMIS?
What is the meaning of the 'R' hazard symbol in WHMIS?
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What is a Workplace Label?
What is a Workplace Label?
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What information is found in the 'Product Information' section of an MSDS?
What information is found in the 'Product Information' section of an MSDS?
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What is included in the 'Hazardous Ingredients' section of an MSDS?
What is included in the 'Hazardous Ingredients' section of an MSDS?
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What information is contained in the 'Physical Data' section of an MSDS?
What information is contained in the 'Physical Data' section of an MSDS?
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What information is included in the 'Fire or Explosion Hazard' section of an MSDS?
What information is included in the 'Fire or Explosion Hazard' section of an MSDS?
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Study Notes
WHMIS - An Introduction
- WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- It was created to provide standard information about hazard identification, safe handling, correct storage and disposal of hazardous materials in order to prevent injuries, illness and death that can be caused by exposure to hazardous materials known as Controlled Products.
- WHMIS helps build awareness of potential hazards by providing information to employees through:
- Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
- Worker education and training programs
WHMIS Classes of Controlled Products
- Controlled Products are classified in one or more of the following classes:
- Class A: Compressed Gas
- Class B: Flammable and Combustible Material
- Class C: Oxidizing Material
- Class D: Poisonous and Infectious Material:
- D1 – Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects
- D2 – Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects
- D3 – Biohazardous Infectious Materials
- Class E: Corrosive Material
- Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material
Workplace Labels
- There are two types of labels prescribed under WHMIS legislation:
- Supplier Label: required on all Controlled Products distributed to workplaces in Canada
- Includes the following information:
- Product Identifier (e.g., common name, trade name - the same as on the MSDS)
- Supplier Identifier (name and address of supplier)
- Includes the following information:
- Supplier Label: required on all Controlled Products distributed to workplaces in Canada
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Test your knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and its guidelines. This quiz covers topics such as hazard classifications, supplier labels, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Ensure you understand the labeling and safety information necessary for workplace compliance.
