WHMIS Supplier and Workplace Labels 2

Question 1

Which signal word on a WHMIS supplier label indicates a MORE severe hazard category?

Accepted Answer

DANGER

Answer

DANGER is used for more severe hazard categories, while WARNING is reserved for less severe hazards within the same class.

Question 2

What is the purpose of precautionary statements on a WHMIS supplier label?

Accepted Answer

To recommend measures that minimize or prevent adverse effects from exposure

Answer

Precautionary statements describe recommended actions workers should take to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from hazardous product exposure.

Question 3

At minimum, a WHMIS workplace label must include the product identifier, safe handling information, and what third element?

Accepted Answer

A reference to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer

The three required elements of a workplace label are the product identifier, safe handling information, and a reference to the SDS.

Question 4

When is an employer required to apply a workplace label to a hazardous product transferred to a new container?

Accepted Answer

When the product will not be used immediately by the same person who filled the container

Answer

A workplace label is required on transferred products unless the person who filled the container uses it immediately during the same work shift.

Question 5

Which required supplier label element allows workers to contact the manufacturer for additional product safety information?

Accepted Answer

Name and telephone number of the supplier

Answer

The supplier's name and telephone number must appear on the label so workers can contact the supplier directly for additional safety information.

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test

(WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Practice Test

WHMIS Supplier and Workplace Labels 2