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what does WHMIS stand for? correct answers Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System
what are WHMIS' three properties? correct answers 1. labels on the containers of hazardous
materials
2. material safety data sheets to supplement the label with detailed hazard and precautionary
information
3. worker education program
what is the purpose of WHMIS? correct answers To give all working Canadians a uniform and
appropriate quantity and quality of information about hazardous materials used in the workplace.
what are the hazard groups? correct answers physical, and health.
physical hazards group correct answers based on the physical or chemical properties of the
product such as flammability, reactivity, or corrosivity to metals.
health hazards group correct answers based on the ability of the product to cause a health effect
such as eye irritation.
Product identifier correct answers the name of a number used for a hazardous chemical on a label
or in the SDS
pictogram(s) correct answers hazard symbol within a red "square set on one of its points".
signal word correct answers A word or term (usually either "danger" or "warning")used on a
label to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard.
Hazard statement correct answers A statement which describe the nature of the hazard(s) posed
by a hazardous product
precautionary statement correct answers A phrase that describe measures to be taken to minimize
or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous product, or improper storage or
handling of a hazardous product.
Supplement Label correct answers some supplement label information is required based on the
classification of the product
Do all products and chemicals have WHMIS labels? correct answers no, some are covered by
other legislation.
what is SDS? correct answers Safety Data Sheet are summary documents that provide
information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions.
what does WHMIS stand for? correct answers Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System
what are WHMIS' three properties? correct answers 1. labels on the containers of hazardous
materials
2. material safety data sheets to supplement the label with detailed hazard and precautionary
information
3. worker education program
what is the purpose of WHMIS? correct answers To give all working Canadians a uniform and
appropriate quantity and quality of information about hazardous materials used in the workplace.
what are the hazard groups? correct answers physical, and health.
physical hazards group correct answers based on the physical or chemical properties of the
product such as flammability, reactivity, or corrosivity to metals.
health hazards group correct answers based on the ability of the product to cause a health effect
such as eye irritation.
Product identifier correct answers the name of a number used for a hazardous chemical on a label
or in the SDS
pictogram(s) correct answers hazard symbol within a red "square set on one of its points".
signal word correct answers A word or term (usually either "danger" or "warning")used on a
label to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard.
Hazard statement correct answers A statement which describe the nature of the hazard(s) posed
by a hazardous product
precautionary statement correct answers A phrase that describe measures to be taken to minimize
or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous product, or improper storage or
handling of a hazardous product.
Supplement Label correct answers some supplement label information is required based on the
classification of the product
Do all products and chemicals have WHMIS labels? correct answers no, some are covered by
other legislation.
what is SDS? correct answers Safety Data Sheet are summary documents that provide
information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions.
