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WHMIS Lecture Notes- Questions and AnswersOverall goal of GHS is? Correct Ans-Effectively providing communication of hazards and
precautions on labels and SDS's worldwide.
What are SDSs? Correct Ans-SDS = Safety Data Sheet - will replace the current MSDS =
Material Safety Data Sheets in WHMIS 2015
What did WHMIS 2015 affect? Correct Ans-The classification of hazards and all chemical
substances and mixturess
If the employer has products that meet both WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015 in the
workplace... Correct Ans-the employer must comply with both systems concurrently until
full transition to WHMIS 2015 by Dec 1, 2018.
What are WHMIS 2015 Employer Responsibilities? Correct Ans-- educate and train workers
- ensure hazardous products are properly labelled
- prepare workplace labels
- ensure SDS's available and up-to-date
, WHMIS Lecture Notes- Questions and Answers
What are WHMIS 2015 Responsibilities for Workers? Correct Ans-- understand hazards and
their characteristics
- follow safe work procedures
- participate in education and training programs
What are WHMIS 2015 Supplier Responsibilities? Correct Ans-- ensure the appropriate
classification of hazardous products
- provide labels
- provide SDS's to their customers
Describe the timeline for WHMIS transition. Correct Ans-- up to May 31, 2017 -
Introduction of new labels and SDS's.
- June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018 - Gradual retirement of old labels and MSDS's
-June 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018 - Old labels MSDS's must be eliminated.
Completion - Dec. 1, 2018 - All parties must follow WHMIS 2015.
, WHMIS Lecture Notes- Questions and Answers
What are the requirements for workplace labels? Correct Ans-1. Product name (matching
the SDS product name)
2. Safe-handling precautions.
3. Reference to the SDS.
What does WHMIS stand for? Correct Ans-Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System
What does WHMIS provide? Correct Ans-Provides health and safety information on the
safe use of hazardous products in the work place.
When did WHMIS first become law? Correct Ans-1988
How was WHMIS developed? Correct Ans-Through the amendment of the Hazardous
Products Act (HPA)
What does WHMIS give everyone in the workplace? Correct Ans-The right to know about
the hazards of materials being used.
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