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ACSA NCSO Exam Prep 2026/2027 |
Complete Practice Questions & Answer
Explanations | National Construction
Safety Officer (NCSO) Certification Study
Guide
Define WHIMS
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
When did WHIMS come into effect in Canada?
1988
Define GHS
Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
Will GHS replace WHIMS?
GHS will not replace WHIMS, rather WHIMS will be modified to incorporate the new GHS
elements
What is the goal of GHS for suppliers?
To help facilitate international trade, increase alignment across countries on labels and SDS's and
reduce need for testing across classification systems.
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What is the goal of GHS for employers?
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?
Improve Safety and provide greater hazard awareness
Why are some products exempt from WHIMS 2015?
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.
What are the 9 products categories exempt from WHIMS 2015?
1. Explosives
2. Cosmetics, drugs & Food
3. Pest Control Products
4. Consumer Products
5. Wood or products made of wood.
6. Atomic Substances
7. Hazardous Waste
8. Tobacco & Tobacco Products
9. Manufactured Articles
ACSA NCSO Exam Prep 2026/2027 |
Complete Practice Questions & Answer
Explanations | National Construction
Safety Officer (NCSO) Certification Study
Guide
Define WHIMS
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
When did WHIMS come into effect in Canada?
1988
Define GHS
Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
Will GHS replace WHIMS?
GHS will not replace WHIMS, rather WHIMS will be modified to incorporate the new GHS
elements
What is the goal of GHS for suppliers?
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?
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?
Improve Safety and provide greater hazard awareness
Why are some products exempt from WHIMS 2015?
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.
What are the 9 products categories exempt from WHIMS 2015?
1. Explosives
2. Cosmetics, drugs & Food
3. Pest Control Products
4. Consumer Products
5. Wood or products made of wood.
6. Atomic Substances
7. Hazardous Waste
8. Tobacco & Tobacco Products
9. Manufactured Articles
