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How are 'Consumer Products' handled under WHMIS 2015?

Consumer products (like bleach or paint bought at a hardware store) are exempt from WHMIS labeling and SDS requirements for suppliers, but if used in a workplac

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Question: How are 'Consumer Products' handled under WHMIS 2015?

Answer options:

  • They are fully covered by WHMIS supplier label requirements. ✅ They are exempt from WHMIS supplier labels/SDS but require worker training if used in the workplace.
  • They are completely illegal to use in any industrial workplace.
  • They must be relabeled with a supplier label immediately upon entry to the site.

Correct answer: They are exempt from WHMIS supplier labels/SDS but require worker training if used in the workplace.

Explanation: Consumer products (like bleach or paint bought at a hardware store) are exempt from WHMIS labeling and SDS requirements for suppliers, but if used in a workplace, the employer still has a duty to train workers on their hazards.

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