Implementation in the Workplace Flashcards
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A small business owner argues they don't need to implement WHMIS because they only have one employee. Is this correct?
Answer: No, WHMIS applies to all workplaces with workers who work with or near controlled products regardless of size
WHMIS obligations apply to any workplace where controlled products are present, regardless of the number of employees.
A chemical supplier provides an SDS that is 5 years old. Under WHMIS 2015 (GHS-aligned), what should the employer do?
Answer: Request an updated SDS from the supplier and verify the information is current
While WHMIS does not set a fixed SDS expiry, employers should request current SDS from suppliers to ensure the hazard information reflects the latest knowledge.
Under WHMIS 2015, what replaced the WHMIS material safety data sheet (MSDS)?
Answer: The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with a standardized 16-section format
WHMIS 2015 aligned with GHS and replaced the MSDS with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which follows a standardized 16-section format.
Which of the following scenarios requires a workplace label under WHMIS implementation rules?
Answer: A controlled product transferred to an unlabeled container for storage overnight
When a controlled product is transferred to a container that will be stored (not used immediately), a workplace label is required to identify the product and its hazards.
A new worker starts in a chemical warehouse. Under WHMIS, when must they receive training on the controlled products in that workplace?
Answer: Before they begin working with or near controlled products
WHMIS training must be completed before workers begin working with or near controlled products — there is no grace period.
Which WHMIS implementation practice best demonstrates that training was effective and understood by the worker?
Answer: The worker can demonstrate safe work procedures for the specific controlled products they work with
Effective WHMIS training is demonstrated when a worker can apply their knowledge to perform safe work procedures specific to their actual job tasks.
Under WHMIS, what is the employer's responsibility when a controlled product is received with a damaged or missing supplier label?
Answer: Apply a workplace label and obtain the SDS before allowing use
When a supplier label is damaged or missing, the employer must apply a workplace label and ensure an SDS is available before workers use the product.