WHMIS Test Answers and Hints
Many workplaces require some level of WHMIS training. WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. WHMIS training courses provide workers, employers, and supervisors with relevant information provided under WHMIS 1998 and 2015 about the safe handling, storage, and usage of hazardous materials in the workplace. Training courses often include detailed quizzes, used to test your knowledge and understanding on various aspects of the WHMIS training. This course provides 20 sample questions you may encounter during your WHMIS training. For more information about WHMIS training or workplace health & safety training, contact the experts at ACUTE now!
Note: This page is not a test or training course. It may be used an aid and as an additional resource only.
Who Needs WHMIS Training?
Any worker who works with or may be potentially exposed to hazardous products in the workplace must complete WHMIS training. However, WHMIS training can be beneficial even if workers think they may not be directly exposed to hazards. Improper training can lead to serious injury and hefty fines.
The WHMIS training program is a great option for new hires, Joint Health and Safety Committee members, and any worker who wishes to have a deeper understanding of the new provisions of the Globally Harmonized System as well the requirements mandated by the province’s WHMIS legislation.
The following lists out 20 sample questions and WHMIS test answers and hints. You are free to use these questions and answers as an additional resource as you prepare for WHMIS training in your workplace.
This test includes true or false sample questions, definitions, multiple choice, and pictogram (symbols) questions.
Tip: Grab a notebook and a pencil. Jot down the questions and try to answer before looking at the hints/answers!
Question #1 – What does WHMIS stand for?
This is one of the first things you will likely be taught in your WHMIS training class. If you aren’t sure of the answer, feel free to go back and read the first paragraph of the article. Understanding the acronym is the first step to understanding WHMIS training. (Question source)
Question #2 – True or False: WHMIS is not law.
WHMIS is more than just a training course – it is law. If you answered false to this question, you were correct! WHMIS first became law in 1998. (Question source)
Question #3 – What duties do workers have under WHMIS?
Workers have more than one duty under WHMIS. It is important to know and understand your rights and duties as a worker, and that includes your duties under WHMIS. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) states that workers must:
- Participate in WHMIS training programs
- Take necessary steps to protect themselves and other workers
- Participate in controlling and identifying hazards
Question #4 – What does GHS stand for?
Did you know that there have been recent changes to WHMIS? Canada has now aligned WHMIS with GHS. Can you guess what that stands for? If you’ve never heard of it before, it stands for Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. (Question source)
