WHMIS Regulatory Updates and Compliance 3

Question 1

A product previously exempt from WHMIS as a 'manufactured article' must now be labeled if it meets which condition under WHMIS 2015?

Accepted Answer

It releases a hazardous product during use under normal conditions

Answer

Under WHMIS 2015, a manufactured article loses its exemption if it releases or may release a hazardous product under normal conditions of use.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes a WHMIS 2015 'hazardous product' that is exempt from WHMIS requirements?

Accepted Answer

A consumer product used in the same manner as household use

Answer

Consumer products used in a workplace in the same manner and frequency as household use are exempt from WHMIS requirements.

Question 3

Under WHMIS 2015, which section of a Safety Data Sheet addresses first-aid measures?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

Section 4 of a WHMIS 2015 Safety Data Sheet is dedicated to first-aid measures, describing what to do after potential exposure.

Question 4

Which WHMIS 2015 hazard class covers both flammable gases and pyrophoric gases?

Accepted Answer

Flammable gases (GHS Physical Hazard Class 2)

Answer

Under WHMIS 2015, flammable gases is a physical hazard class that includes both flammable and pyrophoric gases as hazard categories.

Question 5

An employer receives a new hazardous product but the supplier SDS is three years old. What does WHMIS 2015 require of the employer?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the SDS is still current and request an updated one from the supplier if needed

Answer

Employers must ensure SDSs are current; if an SDS is outdated or may have changed, the employer should request an updated SDS from the supplier.

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test