click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
WHMIS
Test your knowledge
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does WHMIS stand for | Workplace hazardous material information system |
| What does MSDS stand for | Material safety data sheet |
| Do ammonia cylinders stored in your refrigeration plant require labels | Yes |
| When must the WHMIS program be reviewed | Annually |
| Who administers WHMIS legislation | BC Safety Authority |
| Who is responsible for providing labels on controlled products | The supplier |
| Who is responsible for training workers to understand to MSDS sheets | The employer |
| Who is responsible to make sure controlled products are identified | The employer |
| How many WHMIS hazard classes are there | 6 |
| Is it the Federal or Provincial government that legislates WHMIS | Federal and provincial |
| Do MSDS sheets expire? If so when. | Yes, 3 years |
| Can you use a controlled product if it does not have a MSDS | No |
| In the event of eye contact with ammonia what should you do | flush eyes with large quantities of water |
| What should you do after severe inhalation of ammonia fumes | AS per MSDS sec 4. Inhalation. obtain medical attention |
| Is ammonia combustible | Yes, with difficulty |
| What are the flammability limits of ammonia | 16% to 25% |
| What is the pH of a 10% solution of ammonia | pH 12 |
| Is ammonia alkaline or acidic | Alkaline |
| What is the boiling point of liquid ammonia at atmospheric pressure | -33.5 C |
| What is an MSDS | Material safety data sheet |
| What is alkaline | Having a pH higher than 7 |
| What is acidic | Having a pH lower than 7 |
| How many hazard symbols | 8 |