Self-Test A-3.6: Explain WHMIS Education and Training

Complete Self-Test A-3.6 and check your answers.

1. Who is responsible, under WHMIS legislation, for the education and training of workers who will handle hazardous products?
   1. Worker
   2. Supplier
   3. WorkSafeBC
   4. Employer
2. What key resources are used to create on-site WHMIS education and training?
   1. WorkSafeBC guidelines and policies
   2. supplier labels and SDSs found on site
   3. WHMIS education the workers missed at their last job
   4. Occupation Health and Safety regulations and guidelines relating to all work sites
3. Which of the following best describes the need for job specific WHMIS training?
   1. Workers need a break and a WHMIS training day is just that.
   2. WHMIS is to be taught again and again or the workers never learn.
   3. Companies aren’t required by law to provide training, so it is optional.
   4. Specific awareness of hazardous products workers may handle on site.
4. What are the common main hazards for flammable gases, aerosols, liquids, and solids?
   1. Oxidizers that may cause or intensify a fire or cause a fire or explosion.
   2. Ability to ignite (catch fire) easily, and the main hazards are fire or explosion
   3. May react on their own to cause a fire or explosion, or may cause a fire or explosion if heated
   4. These products can catch fire very quickly (spontaneously) if exposed to air
5. Under certain conditions such as combustion, the hazard potential of many commonly found materials can change, posing a new threat to the health and safety of workers.
   1. True
   2. False
6. Safe work procedures written by the employer should be very general in scope and avoid overly detailed information.
   1. True
   2. False

Answer Key: Self-Test A-3.6 is on the other page.