WHMIS Rights and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

Under WHMIS, which of the following best describes a worker's 'right to participate'?

Accepted Answer

The right to be involved in identifying and resolving workplace health and safety issues

Answer

The right to participate means workers can be involved in workplace health and safety activities, including identifying hazards and resolving related issues.

Question 2

An employer discovers that a supplier's safety data sheet (SDS) is missing key hazard information. What is the employer's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Contact the supplier to obtain a complete and accurate SDS

Answer

Employers must ensure they have complete SDSs for all hazardous products and must contact suppliers if information is missing or unclear.

Question 3

Under WHMIS, a worker has the right to refuse work that they believe is dangerous. Who determines if the refusal is justified?

Accepted Answer

A government health and safety inspector if the matter is not resolved internally

Answer

If a work refusal cannot be resolved internally between the worker and employer, a government health and safety inspector is called to investigate and make a determination.

Question 4

Which party is primarily responsible for ensuring that workplace labels are applied to hazardous products that have been transferred into smaller containers?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

When a hazardous product is transferred into a different container in the workplace, the employer is responsible for applying a proper workplace label.

Question 5

A new chemical product arrives with a label but no SDS. What must the employer do before allowing workers to use it?

Accepted Answer

Obtain the SDS from the supplier before the product is used

Answer

WHMIS requires that an SDS be available for all controlled products before workers are permitted to handle or use them.

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test

WHMIS Rights and Responsibilities 2