WHMIS 2015: Review Quiz Answer Key

1. What does GHS stand for?

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

2. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are informational documents prepared by a manufacturer or

importer of a hazardous chemical and describes the physical and chemical properties of the
product.

3. Who is responsible for educating and training staff? Employers

4. How are hazardous chemicals categorized under GHS-WHMIS 2015? Physical, health and
environmental

5. A Workplace Label is required when:

a) a hazardous product is produced (made) at the workplace and used in that
workplace,
b) a hazardous product is decanted (e.g., transferred or poured) into another container,
or
c) a supplier label becomes lost or illegible (unreadable).

6. A Supplier Label must include the following information:

a) Product identifier
b) Initial supplier identifier
c) Pictogram(s)
d) Signal word
e) Hazard statement(s)
f) Precautionary statement(s)
g) Supplemental label information

7. What is a product identifier? The brand name, chemical name, common name, generic
name or trade name of the hazardous product

8. What is a signal word? A word used to alert the reader to a potential hazard and to indicate
the severity of the hazard

9. What are the two signal words? Danger and Warning

10. What is a hazard statement? Standardized phrases which describe the nature of the
hazard posed by a hazardous product

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11. What is a precautionary statement? Standardized phrases that describe measures to be
taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous
product or resulting from improper handling or storage of a hazardous product

12. Please complete the following chart:

WHMIS Label What Does It Mean?

Flammable, Self-Reactive

Oxidizer

Gas Under Pressure

Corrosive

Explosive

Health Hazard, Respiratory/Skin Sensitization

Acute Toxicity

Irritation

Environmental Hazard

Biohazards