Self-Test A-3.2: Describe the Key Elements of WHMIS

Complete Self-Test A-3.2 and check your answers.

1. How do suppliers make known the risks and hazards associated with a hazardous product?
   1. Online courses
   2. Over-the-counter instructions
   3. Product labels and technical bulletins
   4. Suppliers are not required to provide this information.
2. What responsibilities do employers have in the WHMIS program?
   1. Provide education and training
   2. Create product labels and technical bulletins
   3. Employers are exempt from responsibility in the WHMIS program.
   4. Provide first aid treatment in the case of exposure to hazardous products
3. Which WHMIS element is to be found on a hazardous product received from the supplier?
   1. SDS
   2. Product label
   3. Toll-free helpline number
   4. Occupational health and safety committee notes
4. When working with a hazardous product, what information should a worker know about the product?
   1. Where to get further information
   2. What hazards are associated with the product
   3. What to do in case of an emergency
   4. How to protect yourself from the hazards
   5. All of the above

Answer Key: Self-Test A-3.2 is on the other page.