WHMIS Practice Test 5

All 25 questions in this test

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1. You are about to use a product labelled as a carcinogen. What does CCOHS say to do first?

   1. Use it quickly to limit exposure
   2. Get special instructions before use
   3. Taste a small amount to check it
   4. Mix it with water to weaken it

2. Which body enforces WHMIS for provincially regulated workplaces in British Columbia?

   1. WorkSafeBC
   2. CNESST
   3. The ESDC Labour Program
   4. WorkSafeNB

3. When may a Hazardous Products Act inspector enter a workplace?

   1. Only after giving 30 days' written notice
   2. With reasonable grounds to believe a hazardous product is there
   3. Only if a worker has filed a complaint
   4. Only with the written consent of every worker present at the site

4. Does Ontario's annual review of WHMIS training mean every worker must be retrained each year?

   1. Yes, every worker must repeat the full course every year
   2. No, the review decides whether retraining is needed
   3. Yes, a written exam every year
   4. Yes, but only for new hires

5. 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

6. Which physical hazard class was added in the December 2022 amendments?

   1. Gases under pressure
   2. Flammable liquids
   3. Combustible dusts
   4. Chemicals under pressure

7. After learning of significant new hazard data, how long does a supplier have to update its labels?

   1. 180 days
   2. One year
   3. 30 days
   4. 90 days

8. Which of these is a benefit CCOHS lists for aligning WHMIS with the GHS?

   1. Workers no longer need site-specific training
   2. Suppliers may choose any SDS layout they like
   3. Standardized hazard and precautionary statements
   4. Hazardous products no longer need labels

9. Must an Ontario employer keep paper copies of SDSs?

   1. Only for products made in Ontario
   2. No, electronic SDSs comply
   3. Yes, paper copies are always required
   4. Yes, both paper and electronic are required

10. In WHMIS, what is a hazard class?

    1. A training course level that workers must complete each year
    2. A list of approved suppliers
    3. A price range for chemical products
    4. A way of grouping products with similar hazardous properties

11. A product is classified for eye irritation (Category 2). What kind of effect does that mean?

    1. Reversible effects on the eye
    2. Effects that appear only after years
    3. Permanent blindness in all cases
    4. Damage only to contact lenses

12. How often should an employer review its WHMIS education and training program?

    1. At least once a year, or sooner if things change
    2. Only when a worker is injured
    3. Every five years, or when the supplier changes the SDS
    4. Only when an inspector asks

13. What is the main hazard of products in the flammable liquids class?

    1. Fire or explosion
    2. Skin allergy
    3. Radiation burns
    4. Hearing loss

14. What should never be applied to cylinder valves, fittings or regulator threads?

    1. A protective cap
    2. A compatible pressure regulator
    3. Oil, grease, lubricant or tape
    4. A visual inspection

15. An SDS lists an ingredient by a generic name instead of its exact chemical name. What does this usually mean?

    1. The product is only sold outside Canada and needs no full SDS
    2. The supplier forgot to finish the SDS
    3. The ingredient is not hazardous at all
    4. The supplier claimed it as confidential business information

16. Which item is required on a workplace label?

    1. A product name matching the SDS
    2. The worker's employee number
    3. The supplier's full mailing address
    4. The product's price

17. Which of these is a worker's responsibility under WHMIS?

    1. Inspecting the supplier's factory
    2. Taking part in WHMIS education and training
    3. Writing safety data sheets for new products
    4. Classifying products into hazard classes

18. 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

19. A pictogram shows a flame sitting on top of a circle. What kind of product carries it?

    1. A compressed gas
    2. A corrosive
    3. An oxidizer
    4. A flammable liquid

20. Which SDS section tells you which fire extinguishing media are suitable and unsuitable?

    1. Section 9, Physical and chemical properties
    2. Section 7, Handling and storage
    3. Section 5, Fire-fighting measures
    4. Section 2, Hazard identification

21. Which of these WHMIS hazard classes has no pictogram?

    1. Simple asphyxiants
    2. Acute toxicity, Category 1
    3. Oxidizing liquids
    4. Gases under pressure

22. How long must suppliers keep documents such as copies of labels, SDSs and sales records, unless another period is prescribed?

    1. Ten years
    2. One year
    3. Three years
    4. Six years

23. Why are simple asphyxiants especially dangerous in confined spaces?

    1. They only work in large open areas
    2. They are bright red and block vision
    3. They are colourless and odourless and give no warning
    4. They smell strongly and make workers panic in tight areas

24. What can a respiratory sensitizer cause if inhaled?

    1. A rash only on the hands
    2. Damage to the liver only, with no breathing symptoms
    3. Allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties
    4. Instant freezing of the lungs

25. Your company requires full labels on every decanted container, even ones used right away. Is this allowed?

    1. Only if the supplier agrees in writing
    2. No, only Health Canada can set label rules
    3. No, it conflicts with WHMIS law
    4. Yes, companies may go beyond WHMIS minimums