WHMIS Training
Watch the video below and answer the questions on your WHMIS worksheet.
WHMIS Worksheet
What does WHMIS stand for?
What 4 important questions should you as a worker be able to answer surrounding the chemicals you work with?
WHMIS Hazard Symbols
What 4 important questions should you as a worker be able to answer surrounding the chemicals you work with?
WHMIS Hazard Symbols
Identified Risks of Controlled Products
Match the dangers associated with each of the hazards
1.Dangerously Reactive explosion of container __
2.Corrosive materials potential to catch fire or exploding if ignited __
3.Oxidizing Materials Have the potential to cause a fire or react with flammable materials __
4.Flammable and Combustible unstable chemicals, handle with care __
5.Toxic effects may take years to discover effects, prolonged exposure could be dangerous __
6.Compressed Gas exposure to disease __
7.Bio hazardous Burn hazard damage to eyes and skin __
8.Poisonous Toxic chemicals, usually take effect quickly. Seriously harmful/deadly __
Provide an example of an oxidizer _____________________________________________
True or False
Suppliers must provide labels to identify the hazards of the chemicals they are providing.
Employers must ensure that all chemicals entering the workplace have a supplier label attached
What information must be provided on a supplier label?
What is an MSDS?
When are workplace labels used?
What information is found on a workplace label?
Where should MSDS sheets be stored?
Who is responsible for understanding the chemicals found in the workplace?
a) Employer b) Employee c) Both A and B
Provide specific examples of chemical hazards found in our kitchen and where they are stored.
Corrosive
Flammable and Combustable
Oxidizing Materials
Toxic Effects
Match the dangers associated with each of the hazards
1.Dangerously Reactive explosion of container __
2.Corrosive materials potential to catch fire or exploding if ignited __
3.Oxidizing Materials Have the potential to cause a fire or react with flammable materials __
4.Flammable and Combustible unstable chemicals, handle with care __
5.Toxic effects may take years to discover effects, prolonged exposure could be dangerous __
6.Compressed Gas exposure to disease __
7.Bio hazardous Burn hazard damage to eyes and skin __
8.Poisonous Toxic chemicals, usually take effect quickly. Seriously harmful/deadly __
Provide an example of an oxidizer _____________________________________________
True or False
Suppliers must provide labels to identify the hazards of the chemicals they are providing.
Employers must ensure that all chemicals entering the workplace have a supplier label attached
What information must be provided on a supplier label?
What is an MSDS?
When are workplace labels used?
What information is found on a workplace label?
Where should MSDS sheets be stored?
Who is responsible for understanding the chemicals found in the workplace?
a) Employer b) Employee c) Both A and B
Provide specific examples of chemical hazards found in our kitchen and where they are stored.
Corrosive
Flammable and Combustable
Oxidizing Materials
Toxic Effects