WHMIS Practice Test 6

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1. Which set of four questions shows that WHMIS training has worked?

   1. Hazards, protection, emergencies, where to find more info
   2. Colour, smell, taste, texture
   3. Price, supplier, expiry date, storage room
   4. Who ordered it, what it cost, when and why it was ordered

2. You were just hired and see a hazardous product you have never been trained on. What does WHMIS guidance say?

   1. Use it only if a co-worker is watching
   2. Use it carefully and read the label later
   3. Do not use it until you are trained in safe procedures
   4. Use it, since training can wait until the yearly review

3. Who sets the specific rules for workplace labels?

   1. The product's manufacturer
   2. Health Canada's supplier rules under the Hazardous Products Act
   3. Each worker individually
   4. The province or territory, or the Canada Labour Code

4. 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

5. What does the biohazardous infectious materials class cover?

   1. Gases that displace oxygen
   2. Organisms that can cause infection
   3. Products that corrode metal
   4. Products that catch fire in air

6. Can an Ontario employer change the wording on a supplier label while product is still in the supplier's container?

   1. Yes, to make it shorter
   2. No, it may not alter it
   3. Yes, after the first use
   4. Yes, to add its own logo

7. Which materials should be kept away from an oxidizer?

   1. Water fountains and sinks
   2. Wood, paper, rags, grease and solvents
   3. Fire extinguishers and exit signs
   4. Glass, ceramic and steel shelving

8. 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

9. Which situation requires a workplace label?

   1. A hazardous product made at the workplace and used there
   2. A sealed product kept in its supplier container
   3. A product sitting on a supplier's truck
   4. A product in a store for home use

10. When did the latest amendments to the Hazardous Products Act and Regulations come into force?

    1. January 1, 2020
    2. February 11, 2015
    3. December 15, 2022
    4. December 1, 2018

11. You see a pictogram of a dead tree and fish on an imported product's label. What is its status under WHMIS?

    1. It must be removed or covered before the product is used at work
    2. It means the product is biohazardous
    3. It is a GHS environmental pictogram that WHMIS does not require
    4. It is the WHMIS pictogram for corrosives

12. WHMIS has been aligned with which worldwide hazard communication system?

    1. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
    2. The Transport of Dangerous Goods placard system
    3. The International Building Code (IBC)
    4. The ISO 9001 quality standard

13. You have leftover oxidizer that looks clean. What should you do with it?

    1. Never return it to the original container
    2. Store it in a food container
    3. Mix it into the next batch of product
    4. Pour it back into the original container

14. A product is always used straight from the container that has the supplier label. Is any other label needed?

    1. No other label is required
    2. Yes, a handwritten label from the worker
    3. Yes, a workplace label must be added
    4. Yes, a placard must be posted nearby

15. Which group does CCOHS list as needing WHMIS training even if they do not use products day to day?

    1. Workers who only answer phones off site
    2. Workers involved in emergency response
    3. Visitors to the front office
    4. Delivery drivers for other companies

16. In what language(s) must a WHMIS supplier label be provided?

    1. The language of the province only
    2. English only
    3. Any language the supplier chooses
    4. Both English and French

17. A label says the product releases flammable gas in contact with water. What is the risk?

    1. Water makes the product completely safe
    2. Water causes the product to lose its smell
    3. Water can release a gas that may ignite
    4. Water turns the product into a solid

18. What is the key hazard of organic peroxides?

    1. They cause hearing loss over time
    2. They may cause a fire or explosion if heated
    3. They freeze skin on contact
    4. They are harmful only to fish and other aquatic life

19. After becoming aware of significant new data, within how many days must a supplier update its SDS?

    1. 180 days
    2. 3 years
    3. 30 days
    4. 90 days

20. A co-worker splashes a product in their eye. Which SDS section gives the first-aid steps?

    1. Section 4, First-aid measures
    2. Section 10, Stability and reactivity
    3. Section 13, Disposal considerations
    4. Section 6, Accidental release measures

21. Your workplace uses a store-bought glass cleaner every day. What does CCOHS say about training?

    1. No training is ever needed for store-bought products
    2. Workers should still be trained to use it safely
    3. Only supervisors need to know about it
    4. Training is needed only if a spill occurs

22. How must an Ontario employer check that workers understood their WHMIS training?

    1. No check is ever required
    2. Health Canada issues a test
    3. Workers must pass a provincial exam
    4. Its own choice, such as a test or demo

23. Within the same hazard class, which category is the most hazardous?

    1. Category 3
    2. Category 1
    3. Category 2
    4. Category 4

24. A pictogram shows liquid dripping from containers onto a metal bar and onto a hand. What does it mean?

    1. The product is corrosive
    2. The product is under pressure
    3. The product is flammable
    4. The product is an oxidizer

25. You find a container in the storeroom with no label. What should you do?

    1. Smell it to identify the contents
    2. Use it if it looks like a familiar product
    3. Throw it in the regular garbage
    4. Do not use it and tell your supervisor