WHMIS Labels and Safety Data Sheets 2

Question 1

Which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains first-aid measures for exposure to the hazardous product?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

Section 4 of the SDS is dedicated to first-aid measures, describing what to do if someone is exposed to the product.

Question 2

On a WHMIS 2015 supplier label, which element tells workers about the dangers the product poses?

Accepted Answer

Hazard statements

Answer

Hazard statements are standardized phrases that describe the nature and severity of the hazard posed by the product.

Question 3

A workplace label is required when a hazardous product is transferred from its original container into another container. Which of the following does NOT need to appear on a workplace label?

Accepted Answer

Supplier address

Answer

Workplace labels do not require supplier contact information — that detail is only mandatory on supplier labels.

Question 4

SDS Section 9 provides information about the physical and chemical properties of a product. Which property listed in this section helps workers understand how quickly a liquid could evaporate?

Accepted Answer

Vapor pressure

Answer

Vapor pressure indicates the tendency of a substance to evaporate; a higher vapor pressure means faster evaporation.

Question 5

According to WHMIS 2015, how long is a supplier Safety Data Sheet considered current before it must be updated?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Suppliers must review and update their SDS at least every 3 years or whenever significant new hazard information becomes available.

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test

WHMIS Labels and Safety Data Sheets 2