What does WHMIS stand for? correct answers Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System
WHMIS is a Canadian-wide system designed for what? correct answers to give employers and
workers info about hazardous materials used in the workplace
What gives employers and workers the right to know about dangers of a wide range of materials
used on the job? correct answers Right to Know legislation
How many ways does WHMIS provide info? correct answers 3
1 - What is 1 way out of the 3 ways WHMIS provides info? correct answers labels on the
containers of hazardous materials
2 - What is 1 way out of the 3 ways WHMIS provides info? correct answers MSDS to
supplement the label
3 - What is 1 way out of the 3 ways WHMIS provides info? correct answers worker education
programs
What does MSDS stand for? correct answers Material safety data sheets
How does the MSDS supplement the label? correct answers provides detailed hazard and
precautionary info
Why was WHMIS developed for working Canadians? correct answers to give uniform and
appropriate quantity and quality of info about hazardous materials
to prevent serious illness and injury
1 - Name 1 of the parties that joint developed WHMIS correct answers labour
2 - Name 1 of the parties that joint developed WHMIS correct answers industry
3 - Name the 3 governments that also jointly developed WHMIS correct answers federal,
provincial and territorial
Does the WHMIS apply to both workplaces covered by the OHSA and all federal government
workplaces? correct answers yes
To what hazardous materials does WHMIS apply? correct answers controlled products
How is WHMIS put into effect across Canada? correct answers federal and provincial laws
How many federal laws enforce WHMIS? correct answers 3