WHMIS Certification Practice Questions and Answers
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What does the octagon border mean? Correct Ans-Danger
What does the diamond border mean? Correct Ans-Warning
Rank the borders from most threatening to least threatening. Correct Ans-Danger >
Warning > Caution
What is worn when in a lab? Correct Ans-1. Lab Coat
2. Lab Safety Goggles
3. Hair Ties (Longer Hair)
4. Closed Toe Shoes
5. Long Sleeved / Pant Legs
What is the proper way of disposing chemicals in a lab? Correct Ans-The proper waste
bucket, solid or liquid.
, WHMIS Certification Practice Questions and Answers
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When confronted with a unlabelled substance in a lab, what is the immediate course of
action? Correct Ans-Keep closed, identify the substance, label and place away properly
What do you do if chemicals are flushed with an open wound / orfice? Correct Ans-
Immediately flush with nearest running water station, call emergency services.
What does the acute toxic symbol mean? Correct Ans-• May cause death or permanent
damage with multiple exposures over time
• Skin or Eye irritation
What does the highly toxic symbol mean? Correct Ans-• May cause death or permanent
damage if it enters the body in any way
• May burn Eyes or Skin
What types of states can chemicals find themselves in? Correct Ans-Solids, Liquids, Gases
What does WHMIS acronym stand for? Correct Ans-Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System
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