What does WHMIS stand for? correct answers Workplace Hazardous Material Information
System
What is WHMIS? correct answers An information system created by the government of Canada
to protect anyone who works with or near hazardous material.
Why did WHMIS change in 2015? correct answers The United Nations (UN) developed a
standard system for the classification and labeling of chemicals. This system is known as the
Globally Harmonized System or GHS. Canada revised WHMIS in 2015 to better align with the
GHS.
What is on a WHMIS label? correct answers - Name of chemical
- Hazard symbols
- Risks
- First aid instructions
- Basic information about hazardous materail
What does SDS stand for? correct answers Safety Data Sheet.
What are the Physical Hazards? correct answers - Exploding Bomb
- Flame
- Flame Over Circle
- Gas Cycliner
- Corrosion
What are the Health Hazards? correct answers - Skull & Crossbones
- Corrosion
- Exclamation Mark
- Health Hazard
- Biohazardous
What is the Environmental Hazard? correct answers - Environment
Describe the symbol of Exploding Bomb (Physical Hazard). correct answers
Hazard and example of Exploding Bomb. correct answers Hazard:
- Explosive.
- Can explode due to reactivity by mixing with other products.
- Self-Reactiveness.
- Organic Peroxides.
Ex: Ammonium nitrate (used as a fertilizer)
Describe the symbol of Flame (Physical Hazard). correct answers