WHMIS Roles and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

Under WHMIS, what is a supplier's primary obligation when shipping a controlled product?

Accepted Answer

Affix a supplier label and provide an SDS

Answer

Suppliers must attach a compliant supplier label to the container and provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the purchaser.

Question 2

Which party has the legal duty to conduct WHMIS training for workers in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

Employers are legally required to provide WHMIS education and training to all workers who work with or near controlled products.

Question 3

A supervisor notices a container of a hazardous chemical has a damaged or missing label. What is the supervisor's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the container is re-labeled before use

Answer

Supervisors must ensure that all controlled products are properly labeled before workers use them.

Question 4

Under WHMIS, workers have the right to refuse to work with a hazardous product if which condition exists?

Accepted Answer

They have not received training and information about its hazards

Answer

Workers have the right to refuse dangerous work, including work with hazardous products for which they have not received adequate WHMIS training.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of a joint health and safety committee (JHSC) in WHMIS?

Accepted Answer

Participating in identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions

Answer

JHSCs participate in hazard identification, review WHMIS programs, and make recommendations to improve workplace safety.

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test