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| What does W.H.M.I.S. stand for? |
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| Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System |
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| What does M.S.D.S. stand for? |
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| Material Safety Data Sheet |
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| What kind of extinguisher would you use on an oil fire? |
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| You would use a Type B(Barrel) extinguisher for Flammable Liquids |
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| What kind of extinguisher would you use for a wood fire? |
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| You would use a Type A(Ash) extinguisher for Wood, paper and textile fires |
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| What kind of extinguisher would you use for an electrical fire? |
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| You would use a Type C(Current) extinguisher for electrical fires. |
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| How soon should a spill be cleaned up while you are working in a shop? |
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| What are two major things to consider when using air hoses? |
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Definition
| Do not use air hoses to blow chips as they can be a danger once airborne and also avoid blasting air at your skin as it can cause a lethal air bubble to enter your skin if you have any cuts. |
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| What type of extinguisher covers the purpose of the A,B and C classes of extinguisher? |
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| The ABC Dry Powder(Triangle) Extinguisher |
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| How recent does a Material Safety Data Sheet have to be? |
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| A material safety data sheet can be no more than 3 years old. |
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| Who is required to test the employee's knowledge? |
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| What are the 3 key elements that make W.H.M.I.S. work? |
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| Worker Education, Labeling Requirements and Material Safety Data Sheets. |
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| What is a Material Safety Data Sheet and what is it's purpose? |
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| A material safety data sheet provides more detailed information than can be displayed on a label. It's purpose is to be an easily accessible source of information on a specific product and should be provided by the employer for every controlled product used in the shop. They must be easily accessible to all employees. |
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| Who is in charge of W.H.M.I.S. regulations? |
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| W.H.M.I.S is regulated by both provincial and federal governing bodies. |
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