WHMIS: Emergencies, spills and first aid

All 19 questions in this test

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1. A cylinder of an oxidizing gas is leaking during a fire. What does CCOHS say about stopping the leak?

   1. Never touch the cylinder at all
   2. Always stop it, whatever the danger
   3. Stop it only if it is safe to do so
   4. Hit the valve to seal it

2. Where on the SDS will you find the emergency telephone number for the product?

   1. Section 15, Regulatory information
   2. Section 9, Physical properties
   3. Section 1, Identification
   4. Section 12, Ecological information

3. Where should an eyewash station and emergency shower be when hazardous products are used?

   1. Only in the first-aid room on the floor upstairs
   2. In another building on site
   3. Anywhere, as long as one exists
   4. Readily available in the immediate work area

4. A worker is exposed to a toxic product and an ambulance is called. What should go with them?

   1. The empty product container only
   2. The purchase receipt
   3. The worker's training certificate
   4. A copy of the SDS for the medical team

5. A co-worker gets a corrosive product in their eyes. What is the standard first step?

   1. Rinse with the product's solvent
   2. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
   3. Rub the eyes to remove the product
   4. Cover the eyes with a cloth and wait for symptoms

6. You must clean up blood after an accident at work. Which precaution is correct?

   1. Clean it with bare hands quickly
   2. Assume it is safe if it looks clean
   3. Treat it as infectious and wear gloves
   4. Leave it for the next shift

7. In case of fire, how many exit paths should you know from your work area?

   1. Only the main entrance
   2. At least two
   3. One is enough
   4. None, if there is a sprinkler

8. Your work boots are soaked with a flammable liquid. What does CCOHS advise?

   1. Wipe them and keep working
   2. Keep them on and let them dry, since vapours escape quickly
   3. Dry them next to a heater
   4. Remove them, since they are a severe fire hazard

9. A large fire involves organic peroxides that could explode. What is the safest approach?

   1. Pour water on the containers by hand
   2. Evacuate and fight the fire only from a distance
   3. Open the containers to release pressure before it builds
   4. Get close and use a small extinguisher

10. Someone swallows a corrosive product. What should you NOT do?

    1. Check the SDS first-aid section
    2. Make them vomit
    3. Rinse their mouth
    4. Call a Poison Centre or doctor

11. A worker's hand is frosted by contact with a refrigerated liquefied gas. What is the right first aid?

    1. Rub it hard with a dry towel to restore circulation
    2. Pack it in ice
    3. Hold it near a hot heater
    4. Thaw it with lukewarm water and do not rub it

12. A worker feels unwell after breathing in a product's vapour. What is the first-aid step on most labels?

    1. Make them breathe into a paper bag
    2. Move the person to fresh air and keep them comfortable
    3. Have them lie down in the work area until the feeling passes
    4. Give them a glass of milk to drink

13. You notice a hazardous product leaking from a container. What should you do first?

    1. Sniff it to identify the product
    2. Ignore it if the smell is faint
    3. Report it and warn people nearby
    4. Wait until the end of your shift

14. How often should eyewash stations and emergency showers be checked?

    1. Never, once they are installed
    2. Regularly, as they must be tested to work
    3. Only when an inspector visits the workplace
    4. Only after they have been used

15. Which material should you avoid using to soak up a flammable liquid spill?

    1. Approved spill absorbent
    2. Paper towels or sawdust
    3. Non-sparking tools
    4. Proper PPE

16. Who should the employer notify about the location, types and quantities of hazardous products stored on site?

    1. The local fire department
    2. The workers' banks
    3. The local school board
    4. The product's advertising agency

17. A highly toxic product spills and an escape respirator is required for your area. What should you do?

    1. Put on the escape respirator and leave the area
    2. Stay and wipe up the spill quickly
    3. Wait for the vapour to clear on its own
    4. Open a window and keep working

18. A corrosive liquid splashes onto a worker's clothing and skin. What should be done?

    1. Cover the area with a dry bandage and wait for help
    2. Remove soaked clothing and rinse skin with water
    3. Leave the clothing on until it dries
    4. Apply grease to the skin

19. A co-worker collapses in a tank where an asphyxiant gas leaked. What must you do before a rescue?

    1. Protect yourself first with proper equipment
    2. Turn off the lights to stop sparks, then go in
    3. Hold your breath and go in
    4. Rush in and pull them out