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WHMIS

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 21mins

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Class
Date
1.

You are a new employee at a chemical plant. During your orientation, you hear the term WHMIS. What does WHMIS stand for?

a)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

b)

Workplace and Household Materials Information System

c)

Worker Hazardous Materials Information System

d)

White House Materials Information System

2.

What does MSDS stand for?

a)

Material Safety Data Sheet

b)

Modern Safety Data Sheet

c)

Material Safety Details and Symbols

d)

Made Something Doing Something

3.

Identify the WHMIS symbol by choosing the description of the hazard.

a)

organisms or toxins that can cause disease in people or animals

b)

gases under pressure

c)

may cause or suspected of causing serious health effects

d)

can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts

4.

Identify the WHMIS symbol by choosing the description of the hazard.

a)

oxidizing hazards

b)

fire hazards

c)

corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin, eyes

d)

explosion or reactivity hazards

5.

Identify the WHMIS symbol by choosing the description of the hazard.

a)

oxidizing hazards

b)

fire hazards

c)

corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin, eyes

d)

explosion or reactivity hazards

6.

Identify the WHMIS symbol by choosing the letter of the matching description.

a)

gases under pressure

b)

organisms or toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals

c)

may cause or suspected of causing serious health effects

d)

can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts

7.

Identify the WHMIS symbol by choosing the description of the hazard.

a)

gases under pressure

b)

organisms or toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals

c)

fire hazards

d)

explosion or reactivity hazards

8.

Identify the WHMIS symbol by choosing the description of the hazard.

a)

oxidizing hazards

b)

fire hazards

c)

corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin, eyes

d)

explosion or reactivity hazards

9.

Identify the WHMIS symbol by choosing the description of the hazard.

a)

organisms or toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals

b)

corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin, eyes

c)

oxidizing hazards

d)

explosion or reactivity hazards

10.

Choose the correct description for the WHMIS symbol indicating a hazard.

a)

indicates explosive hazards

b)

may cause or suspected of causing damage to the ozone layer

c)

may cause serious health effects

d)

may cause harm to the aquatic environment

11.

There are 3 things that need to happen before beginning your activity in the Lab, including all of the following EXCEPT

a)

make sure you have read and understand all the directions carefully

b)

get the hot plate going so you can save time later

c)

prepare a clean work area and assemble safety equipment

d)

ask your teacher for permission to start the lab

12.

To ensure a safe, clean work area

a)

only essential materials should be brought to your lab station.

b)

Aisles should be clear and there should be no running in the lab.

c)

experiments should never be left unattended.

d)

All of the above.

13.

Laboratory clothing from a safety point of view should follow these guidelines EXCEPT for

a)

loose jewelry must be removed when in the science lab

b)

where infectious materials are present, lab coats and gloves are essential

c)

open toed shoes, such as sandals, can be worn

d)

long hair is to be tied back

14.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) provides information through

a)

labels

b)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

c)

education and training

d)

all of the above

15.

Which of the following IS true?

a)

food and beverages are not allowed in the lab

b)

excess noise and carelessness will result in excellent result and prevent accidents

c)

it is better to work alone in the lab

d)

only serious accidents need to be reported to your teacher

16.

Before leaving the science lab, you should

a)

clean your work area and equipment.

b)

return all equipment to the proper storage area.

c)

wash your hands with soap and water.

d)

All of the above.

17.
Follow all ________________ instructions and directions carefully.
a)
written
b)
verbal
c)
silly
d)
written and verbal
18.
Perform only ______________________
a)
safe experiments
b)
experiments authorized by your teacher
c)
if you are a good actor
d)
experiments that cause FIRE!!!
19.
Keep hands ________________ while using chemicals or preserved specimens
a)
away from face, eyes, mouth, and body
b)
in pockets
c)
to yourselves
d)
wet
20.
Report any accident or injury to the teacher _______________, no matter how small it may appear
a)
at the end of the period
b)
immediately
c)
eventually
d)
after you get the situation under control
21.
A student had a small amount of chemical left at the end of lab, so she poured it into the sink with lots of water, without asking the teacher
a)
safe
b)
unsafe
22.
A student sniffed some bleach to see if it had a strong smell.  
a)
Safe
b)
Unsafe
23.
Which of the following should NOT be worn during a laboratory activity?
a)
loose clothing
b)
dangling jewelry
c)
sandals
d)
all of the above
24.
After completing an experiment, all wastes should be
a)
left at your lab station for the next class
b)
disposed of according to your teacher's directions
c)
dumped in the sink
d)
taken home
25.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
26.
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
a)
before doing the lab
b)
while doing the lab
c)
after doing the lab
d)
only if you think you really need it
27.
If something gets in your eye, rub it out
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
28.

You are working in a chemical lab and you see a symbol on a container. What does this safety symbol represent?

a)

Flamable

b)

Oxidizing Agent

c)

No Open Flame

d)

Explosion

29.
The following symbol is for ...
a)
Biohazardous materials
b)
Compressed gas
c)
Oxidizing material
d)
Dangerously reactive material
30.
The following symbol is for ...
a)
oxidizing material
b)
flammable material
c)
materials causing other toxic effects
d)
corrosive material
31.
The following symbol would be found on household products that are poisonous.
a)
True
b)
False
32.

You are a safety officer at a chemical plant. You are reviewing a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a new chemical that will be used in the plant. What key information would you expect to find in the "Hazard Identification" section of the SDS?

a)

Contact information for the manufacturer of the chemical

b)

Recommended first aid procedures in case of exposure to the chemical

c)

Information on the appearance of the chemical

d)

Specific hazards associated with handling or exposure to the chemical

33.

You are working in a chemical lab and you have generated some waste from a hazardous material. Which section of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) would you refer to for guidance on how to dispose of this waste?

a)

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

b)

Accidental Release Measures

c)

Disposal Considerations

d)

Regulatory Information

34.

In which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) would you find information about the material's impact on the environment, including its toxicity to aquatic life and potential for bioaccumulation?

a)

First Aid Measures D) Regulatory Information

b)

Ecological Information

c)

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

d)

Regulatory Information

35.

What is the purpose of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in a chemical lab?

a)

To provide information about the chemical's properties and potential hazards

b)

To provide a list of all chemicals in the lab

c)

To provide instructions on how to use the lab equipment

d)

To provide a schedule of lab activities

36.

What is the correct action to take if a chemical spill occurs in the lab?

a)

Immediately start cleaning it up

b)

Ignore it and continue with your work

c)

Notify your supervisor and follow the procedures outlined in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

d)

Leave the lab immediately without telling anyone

37.

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

a)

To ensure the safety of employees in the workplace

b)

To provide information about hazardous materials used in the workplace

c)

To regulate the use of hazardous materials in the workplace

d)

All of the above