Canadian GHS test of Canada

1. CANADIAN WHMIS/GHS Quiz
Worker Name____________________________ Date_____________20 ____
1. What changes are occurring to hazardous material legislation?
a) WHMIS will include GHS (Globally Harmonized System)
b) WHMIS will replace GHS
c) GHS will replace GHS
d) All of the above
2. What does WHMIS stand for?
a) Workplace Health Manual Information Structure
b) Workplace Healthcare Management Identification System
c) Workers Hazardous Medical Isolation System
d) Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
3. What is the purpose of WHMIS?
a) to inform workers about hazardous materials
b) to prevent injuries/illnesses from working with hazardous materials
c) to provide symbols and a way of classifying hazardous products
d) all of the above
4. What are some reasons for WHMIS/GHS changes?
a) For consistency with other countries
b) To facilitate trade, compliance and safety
c) Both are correct
5. What are the supplier’s responsibilities under WHMIS?
a) Classify products, provide labels and an MSDS/SDS
b) Train employees, clean-up spills
c) Both are correct
6. True or False? Currently WHMIS has Safety Data Sheets (SDS) but will soon
have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
a) True
b) False
7. True or False? All hazardous materials, regardless of applicable legislation,
should be treated the same: learn and follow the safe handling procedures.
a) True
b) False

2. 8. Match the symbol to the category of hazards it represents (Put the correct number
next to the category listed below):
1 2 3
4 5 6
- Corrosive
- WHMIS toxic
- GHS health hazard
- Compressed gas
- GHS irritant, sensitizer, toxic
- GHS explosive, self-reactive
9. How will data sheets differ with GHS?
a) More sections
b) More detailed health & safety information
c) Both are correct
d) Neither are correct
10. For a major/unmanageable spill, what should you do?
a) nothing
b) leave the area, alert others, call a code brown
c) clean the spill yourself