Pass-mark = 80%
Complete this quiz if you have previously taken the WHMIS-Train-The-Trainer course, and feel that your knowledge of WHMIS will ensure that your department, unit, facility follows the WHMIS regulations required by law. This quiz may be completed online and emailed to inderj@cdha.nshealth.ca
or printed and faxed to 473-1034. If a pass-mark of 80% is not achieved, your Manager will be contacted, and you will be required to attend the WHMIS-Train-The-Trainer course.
Employee Name: Department: Location:
Phone #: Manager Name/Location:
Instructions: For each question circle the letter (a, b, c, etc.) of the correct answer.
1. Hazardous materials include: a. materials which are toxic, corrosive or dangerously reactive b. material which are flammable or combustible c. compressed gasses d. all of the above
2. “Routes of entry” for chemicals include? a. open doors and windows b. the heart and liver c. perspiration and saliva d. Inhalation, ingestion, and absorption
3. The purpose of WHMIS is to provide information on: a. using and storing workplace hazardous materials b. storing workplace hazardous materials c. handling workplace hazardous materials d. all of the above

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4. If a label becomes unclear or torn, etc., a worker should: a. just use a little product b. smell the product before using c. put it back on the shelf d. report it to your supervisor
5. There are six classes with one class divided into: a. two divisions b. four divisions c. three divisions d. five divisions
6. A Material Safety Data Sheet should be: a. read before using a product b. kept in a locked file c. taped on container d. sent to all departments
7. For the safe handling of Corrosive Material: a. wear proper PPE b. keep container tightly closed c. use in well-ventilated areas only d. all of the above
8. Hazardous materials with a chronic effect: a. will harm you immediately b. will not harm you at all c. may take years to develop a problem d. will not affect you very much
9. WHMIS stands for: a. workplace hazardous materials identification system b. worker hazardous materials information system c. work & home materials inventory service d. workplace hazardous materials information system

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10. First- aid information can be found: a. on supplier labels & MSDS b. on workplace labels c. in staff relations d. on back of labels
11. Answer the following true or false.
True
True
False
False
All Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must contain 6 categories of information.
Under WHMIS legislation, supervisors/managers are not responsible for or may come into contact with hazardous materials, receive & participate in required training on an annual basis ensuring all workers who use, handle
True False
and Workplace labels must be Clear, Easy to to read and Prominently displayed on the product.
True False WHMIS was put into law to make sure that important
information about hazardous materials is passed on to employees
True False Personal protective equipment ( PPE ) refers to protective clothing, gloves, goggles , or other garment or equipment
designed to protect the wearer's body from injury
True False Oxidizers and Flammable materials are incompatible and
should not be stored together
True False “Preventative Measures” is one of the categories listed on
an MSDS
True False It is the duty of the worker to affix the supplier label to the container
12. List the 3 pieces of information required on a Workplace Label:

13. A Material Safety Data Sheet must be less than how old? a. 1 year b. 5 years c. 3 years d. it doesn’t matter
What is the Class and description of the symbols list below?

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Identify each picture.