Question

exemptions of products from whmis
some products are already covered by other legislation. these have been partially
exempted from having to follow whmis requirements for labels and sdss.
employers must still follow whmis laws for these products by educating workers
in the safe handling of the products and by using labels when the contents are
transferred. these products include consumer products, cosmetics and drugs,
explosives, pesticides and radioactive substances. some products are covered by
other laws and are completely exempted from whmis. these include wood and
products of wood, tobacco and products made of tobacco, hazardous wastes and
manufactured articles.
please answer the following questions:

1. on his third day of a part - time job, a 19 - year - old was pouring a drum

of highly flammable chemical into small containers. highly flammable
means that the chemical can start a serious fire if not handled properly.
there were no warning labels on the drums that held the chemical. a spark
from static electricity made the chemical explode. this young worker
suffered burns to 95% of his body. he died the next day.
what should have been done on the work site to prevent the 19 - year old
worker from losing his life?

Explanation:

The text mentions that employers must follow WHMIS laws by educating workers and using labels. In this case, the drum had no warning labels. So, proper labeling (as per WHMIS) to indicate the chemical's flammability and worker education on safe handling (including static - electricity prevention) were lacking.

Answer:

Warning labels should have been placed on the drums to indicate the chemical's highly flammable nature. Also, the worker should have been educated on safe handling procedures, including precautions against static electricity (e.g., using anti - static equipment).