WHMIS Education and Training Requirements 2

Question 1

Under WHMIS 2015, who is primarily responsible for ensuring workers receive adequate training on hazardous products?

Accepted Answer

The employer

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The federal government

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The product supplier

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The worker themselves

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'site-specific' WHMIS training?

Accepted Answer

Training on the specific hazardous products and procedures found in a particular workplace

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Generic training applicable to all Canadian workplaces

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Training provided only at the supplier's facility

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Training that only applies to new employees

Question 3

A new employee starts working with a chemical they have never encountered before. When must WHMIS training for that chemical be completed?

Accepted Answer

Before the employee begins working with the chemical

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Within 30 days of starting work with the chemical

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Within one week of starting work

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At the next scheduled training session

Question 4

What must WHMIS education programs cover in addition to how to read labels and SDSs?

Accepted Answer

Hazard identification, safe handling, and emergency procedures

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First aid certification procedures

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CPR and defibrillator operation

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Environmental disposal regulations only

Question 5

Which scenario would trigger a requirement for updated WHMIS training for existing workers?

Accepted Answer

Introduction of a new hazardous product to the workplace

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A change in the company's vacation policy

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Renovation of the break room

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A change in the company's logo

Question 6

WHMIS training effectiveness must be evaluated. Which method is NOT a valid way to assess worker understanding?

Accepted Answer

Counting how many training sessions a worker attended

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Written or oral testing

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Practical demonstration of safe work procedures

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Observation of on-the-job behavior

Question 7

Under WHMIS, which worker group is specifically included and must receive appropriate training?

Accepted Answer

All workers who work with or near hazardous products, including part-time and temporary workers

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Only full-time employees on permanent contracts

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Only managers and supervisors

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Only workers hired after 2015