NCSO EXAM PREP SASKATCHEWAN
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2026 LATEST
EDITION.
Define WHIMS - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Workplace Hazardous Material
Information System
When did WHIMS come into effect in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -1988
Define GHS - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Globally Harmonized System for Classification
and Labelling of Chemicals
, Will GHS replace WHIMS? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -GHS will not replace WHIMS,
rather WHIMS will be modified to incorporate the new GHS elements
What is the goal of GHS for suppliers? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -To help facilitate
international trade, increase alignment across countries on labels and SDS's and
reduce need for testing across classification systems.
What is the goal of GHS for employers? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -To help create a
safer work environment, reduce costs from compliance and reduce training costs
over time
What is the goal of GHS for workers? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Improve Safety and
provide greater hazard awareness
Why are some products exempt from WHIMS 2015? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -
Since they are covered under other legislation. Even if they are exempt from labels
and SDS's employers need to train workers on health effects and safe storage.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2026 LATEST
EDITION.
Define WHIMS - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Workplace Hazardous Material
Information System
When did WHIMS come into effect in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -1988
Define GHS - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Globally Harmonized System for Classification
and Labelling of Chemicals
, Will GHS replace WHIMS? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -GHS will not replace WHIMS,
rather WHIMS will be modified to incorporate the new GHS elements
What is the goal of GHS for suppliers? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -To help facilitate
international trade, increase alignment across countries on labels and SDS's and
reduce need for testing across classification systems.
What is the goal of GHS for employers? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -To help create a
safer work environment, reduce costs from compliance and reduce training costs
over time
What is the goal of GHS for workers? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Improve Safety and
provide greater hazard awareness
Why are some products exempt from WHIMS 2015? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -
Since they are covered under other legislation. Even if they are exempt from labels
and SDS's employers need to train workers on health effects and safe storage.
