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In the WHMIS 2015 classification system, how does the numbering of hazard categories relate to the severity of the hazard?
Category 1 represents the highest level of hazard within a class. As the numbers increase (Category 2, 3, etc.), the level of hazard generally decreases.
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Question: In the WHMIS 2015 classification system, how does the numbering of hazard categories relate to the severity of the hazard?
Answer options: ✅ Category 1 is the most hazardous level within a class
- Category 4 is more hazardous than Category 1
- Categories indicate the price of the chemical
- Category numbers have no relation to the severity of the hazard
Correct answer: Category 1 is the most hazardous level within a class
Explanation: Category 1 represents the highest level of hazard within a class. As the numbers increase (Category 2, 3, etc.), the level of hazard generally decreases.
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