WHMIS Assignment
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Watch the WHMIS 2015 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRKFc4DMFH0
Answer the questions below.
1. What does WHMIS stand for? (1 Mark)
Workplace
Hazardous
Materials
Information
System
2. What are the key questions you should ask yourself when working with
hazardous materials? (4 Marks)
a. What is the hazard? (1)
b. How do I protect myself? (1)
c. What should I do if there is an accident? (1)
d. How do I get more information? (1)
3. What is the manufacturer of hazardous materials responsible for? (2 Marks)
Product labelling (1) and safety information/safety data sheets (1)
4. Label the following WHMIS symbols (in video these are the explanations in
brackets)(10 Marks).
WHMIS Symbol
Explanation
What does SDS stand for? (1 Mark)
Safety Data Sheets (1)
What information do you find on an SDS? (2 Marks)
Information required to ensure that you are safe (1) and what do if there is an
accident or emergency (1).