WHMIS Implementation in the Workplace 2

Question 1

Under WHMIS, who is primarily responsible for ensuring workers receive hazard information training?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

Employers are legally responsible for providing WHMIS training to all workers who work with or near controlled products.

Question 2

A new controlled product arrives at a workplace without a supplier label. What must the employer do before allowing workers to use it?

Accepted Answer

Apply a workplace label immediately

Answer

If a controlled product lacks a supplier label, the employer must apply a workplace label before the product is used.

Question 3

How often must employers review and update their WHMIS training program?

Accepted Answer

Whenever new hazard information becomes available or work conditions change

Answer

WHMIS training must be updated whenever new hazard information is received or when changes in work conditions introduce new hazards.

Question 4

Which of the following is a required element on a WHMIS workplace label for a decanted controlled product?

Accepted Answer

Product identifier and safe handling instructions

Answer

A workplace label must include the product identifier and information for safe handling, and may include a reference to the SDS.

Question 5

A worker in a manufacturing plant notices a container has a faded, unreadable label. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Report to the supervisor and re-label before use

Answer

An unreadable label must be replaced before the product is used to ensure hazard information is always accessible.

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test