WHMIS Implementation in the Workplace 3

Question 1

Under WHMIS, where must Safety Data Sheets (SDS) be kept in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

In a location readily accessible to workers during their shifts

Answer

SDS must be readily accessible to workers at all times during their work shifts, typically near the work area where controlled products are used.

Question 2

How long must an employer retain an SDS for a controlled product that is no longer in use at the workplace?

Accepted Answer

30 years after last use

Answer

Employers must retain SDS for 30 years after a controlled product is no longer in use, due to long-latency occupational diseases.

Question 3

A supplier updates an SDS with new hazard information. What obligation does this create for the employer?

Accepted Answer

The employer must update training and workplace procedures to reflect the new information

Answer

When new hazard information is received, employers must update their training programs and ensure workers are informed of the new hazards.

Question 4

Which section of a GHS-aligned SDS specifically covers first aid measures for exposure to a controlled product?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

Section 4 of an SDS under the GHS format is dedicated to first aid measures for various routes of exposure.

Question 5

An SDS states that a chemical has a flash point of 23°C. What does this indicate about the product?

Accepted Answer

It is flammable and poses a fire hazard at room temperature

Answer

A flash point of 23°C means the chemical can ignite at temperatures commonly encountered in the workplace, classifying it as flammable.

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test