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Define WHIMS - Answers -Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
When did WHIMS come into effect in Canada? - Answers -1988
Define GHS - Answers -Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals
Will GHS replace WHIMS? - Answers -GHS will not replace WHIMS, rather WHIMS will
be modified to incorporate the new GHS elements
What is the goal of GHS for suppliers? - Answers -To help facilitate international trade,
increase alignment across countries on labels and SDS's and reduce need for testing
across classification systems.
What is the goal of GHS for employers? - Answers -To help create a safer work
environment, reduce costs from compliance and reduce training costs over time
What is the goal of GHS for workers? - Answers -Improve Safety and provide greater
hazard awareness
Why are some products exempt from WHIMS 2015? - Answers -Since they are covered
under other legislation. Even if they are exempt from labels and SDS's employers need
to train workers on health effects and safe storage.
What are the 9 products categories exempt from WHIMS 2015? - Answers -1.
Explosives
2. Cosmetics, drugs & Food
, 3. Pest Control Products
4. Consumer Products
5. Wood or products made of wood.
6. Atomic Substances
7. Hazardous Waste
8. Tobacco & Tobacco Products
9. Manufactured Articles
Define SDS - Answers -Is the term used by WHIMS 2015/GHS for Material Safety Data
Sheets
Mutagenicity - Answers -Health Hazard - may cause or are suspected of causing
genetic defects to body cells, which can be passed on to future generations.
Carcinogenicity - Answers -Health Hazard - may cause or are suspected of causing
cancer
Biohazardous Infection Matieral - Answers -Health Hazard - may cause or probably
cause infection, with or without toxicity, in humans or animals.
Reproductive Toxicity - Answers -Health Hazard - may damage or are suspected of
damaging fertility or an unborn child.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Answers -Health Hazard - may
cause damage to organs (e.g., liver, kidneys, or blood) following a single exposure.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Answers -Health Hazard - may
cause damage to organs (e.g., liver, kidneys, or blood) following prolonged or repeated
exposure.
Aspiration Hazard - Answers -Health Hazard - may be fatal if they are swallowed or
enter the airways
Health Hazard not Otherwise Classified - Answers -Health Hazard - covers products
that are not included in any other health hazard class.
Flammable Aerosols - Answers -Physical Hazard - have the ability to ignite (catch fire)
easily.
Flammable Gasses - Answers -Physical Hazard - have the ability to ignite (catch fire)
easily.
Pyrophoric Gases - Answers -Physical Hazard - can catch fire very quickly
(spontaneously) if exposed to air.
Oxidizing Gases - Answers -Physical Hazard - may intensify or cause a fire
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