20 Questions
Which system provides information on the safe use of hazardous materials in Canadian workplaces?
WHMIS
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Which of the following is NOT a component of WHMIS?
Hazard classes
What do HHPS symbols found on household cleaners and science laboratory containers indicate?
The potential dangers of the product
What do hazard symbols on labels indicate?
The potential dangers of the product
What is a fluid?
Anything that has no fixed shape and can flow
Which of the following is NOT listed as a hazardous material in the text?
Anthrax
What are some potential effects of chemicals listed in WHMIS?
Cancer, respiratory problems, organ toxicity, reproduction effects
Which of the following is NOT a use of fluids mentioned in the text?
Construction
What does WHMIS provide information through?
Product labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and worker education programs
Which type of fluid possesses viscosity and is known as a real fluid?
Liquid
Which type of fluid does not obey Newton's Law of viscosity?
Non-Newtonian Fluid
Which type of fluid obeys Newton's Law of viscosity?
Newtonian Fluid
What are three ways in which fluids can be used?
Slurries, solids, other materials
What is a slurry?
A mixture of water and solids
What is an example of a slurry?
Tar Sands
How can fluids be used to make solids?
By superheating them
What are two examples of materials that can be made using fluids?
Glass and steel
What is an example of a material that can be held and transported by fluids?
Toothpaste
What can fluids make it easier to do with different kinds of materials?
Transport, process, and use
Study Notes
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
- Provides information on safe use of hazardous materials in Canadian workplaces
- Stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Does not include a component on disposal of hazardous materials (not mentioned as a component of WHMIS)
Hazard Symbols
- HHPS (Hazardous Household Products Symbols) on household cleaners and laboratory containers indicate hazardous materials
- Hazard symbols on labels indicate the type of hazard posed by the material (e.g. flammable, toxic, etc.)
Fluids
- A fluid is a substance that flows and has no fixed shape
- Examples of fluids include liquids and gases
- Can be used in various ways, including to make solids (e.g. mixing cement with water), to hold and transport materials (e.g. oil in pipelines), and to make materials (e.g. fiber optics)
Properties of Fluids
- Real fluids possess viscosity (thickness) and obey Newton's Law of viscosity
- Ideal fluids do not possess viscosity and do not obey Newton's Law of viscosity
Slurries
- A slurry is a mixture of a fluid and solid particles that can be poured
- Example of a slurry: cement mixed with water
Uses of Fluids
- Can be used to make materials (e.g. fiber optics, plastics)
- Can be used to hold and transport materials (e.g. oil in pipelines)
- Can make it easier to work with different materials (e.g. lubricants in machinery)
Test your knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) in this quiz. Learn about the comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials used in Canadian workplaces.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
