OSH Security Practice Test

What is the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?

1. It’s an international hazard communication standard focusing on cautionary labelling of containers of controlled products, the provision of safety data sheets, and worker education and training programs

2. It is a system used to relay information from one company to another of hazardous material

3. It’s a Canadian hazard communication standard focusing on cautionary labelling of containers of controlled products, the provision of safety data sheets, and worker education and training programs

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: It’s a Canadian hazard communication standard focusing on cautionary labelling of containers of controlled products, the provision of safety data sheets, and worker education and training programs

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is indeed a Canadian hazard communication standard. It was developed to ensure that workers are informed about the hazards associated with hazardous materials used in the workplace. The system emphasizes three key elements: cautionary labelling of containers of controlled products, the provision of safety data sheets (SDS), and worker education and training programs. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance workplace safety by ensuring that employees understand the potential dangers and how to handle hazardous materials appropriately. The other choices may contain some elements that are partially correct, but they do not fully capture the specific focus and scope of WHMIS as a uniquely Canadian standard, which is the essence of its purpose and framework. Therefore, the correct answer highlights the specific national context and comprehensive measures that WHMIS encompasses.