WHMIS 2015 in 15 questions: what the system is, supplier and workplace labels, the 16 sections of a safety data sheet, signal words and who does what. Free quiz with instant feedback and a short explanation citing the rule for every answer. Based on the federal Hazardous Products Act and Hazardous Products Regulations and on CCOHS guidance; workplace rules (training, workplace labels) are set by each province and territory, and the examples here follow Ontario (Regulation 860 and the OHSA). Practice material written by Quizhat: these are not the questions of any official test or assessment, and Quizhat is not affiliated with Health Canada, CCOHS, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the Chief Prevention Officer or any training provider. Sources: Hazardous Products Act and Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17); CCOHS, WHMIS: General, Labels, Safety Data Sheets, Hazard Classes; Ontario R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 860 (WHMIS); Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 28 and s. 42.
The date of purchase, the price and the supplier's phone number
The full text of the safety data sheet, in both languages
The pictograms and the bilingual hazard statements
Question 13 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
In Ontario, how often must the employer review the WHMIS instruction and training given to workers?
At least once a year
Every three years
Every five years
Never, once it is done
Question 14 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
You find an unlabelled container of liquid in the workshop. What should you do?
Smell it carefully to work out what it is
Leave it alone and report it to your supervisor
Use it if it looks and smells like water
Pour it down the nearest drain to be safe
Question 15 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Within a WHMIS hazard class, which category is the most severe?
Category 4
Category 3
All categories are equally severe
Category 1
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