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WHMIS. Are you ready for 2018?
Mike Russo, MHSc, CRSP, ROH
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association Dir. 905-301-4418 [email protected]
Disclaimer
This presentation is for information purposes only. Participants are encouraged to consult local legislative requirements related to WHMIS for
compliance decisions.
Overview
• Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• WHMIS 2015
• Preparing for WHMIS 2015
Overview
• Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• WHMIS 2015
• Preparing for WHMIS 2015
Question
What is a hazard communication system composed of?
Classification
Safety Data Sheets
Labels
Education
Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• Hazard communication systems differ among countries
Example: A chemical which has an oral LD50 of 257mg/kg
CCOHS
Statement Country
Toxic Canada
Harmful Europe
Moderately Toxic China
Hazardous New Zealand
Non-Toxic India
Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• Hazard communication systems differ among countries
Any written, printed, or
graphic material displayed on or affixed to containers of
hazardous chemicals.
• Chemical identity • Name and address of
responsible party, and • Hazard warnings.
Canada United States
Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• Globally-Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
– United Nations.
– System for classifying and communicating workplace health and physical hazards consistently.
– Health Canada (national).
Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• Why adopt a harmonized approach?
– Ease costs
– Facilitate trade
– Consistent health and safety information.
Overview
• Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• WHMIS 2015
• Preparing for WHMIS 2015
WHMIS 2015
• Implementation Duties
Health Canada (Supplier’s Duties)
Hazardous Products Act
Hazardous Products Regulation
2015
Hazardous Materials Information Review
Act (HMIRA)
ESDC (Employer &
Employee Duties)
Canada Labour Code Pt. II
OHS Regulation Part X 2016
Ministry of Labour (Employers & Workers Duties)
Occupational Health & Safety
Act
O.Reg. 860 – WHMIS 2016
WHMIS 2015
• Revisions to 4 main areas:
1. Classification of hazardous products
2. Labels
3. Pictograms
4. Safety Data Sheets
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
Category Type
Subcategory
Hazard Class
Hazard Group
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
Hazards Covered Physical Health
Category Type
Subcategory
Hazard Class
Hazard Group
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
Physical Classes Flammable
Organic peroxides Oxidizing
Compressed gas Etc.
Health Classes Acute toxicity Skin irritation
Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity
Etc.
Category Type
Subcategory
Hazard Class
Hazard Group
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
Category, Type, Subcategory
Number or letter generally related to
severity
Category Type
Subcategory
Hazard Class
Hazard Group
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
Hazard Classification
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
Hazard Classification Hazard Category
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
Hazard Classification Hazard Category
Hazard Sub-category
WHMIS 2015
1. Classification of hazardous products
12 health & 19 physical hazard classes
New hazards covered by WHMIS
Pyrophoric gases
Simple asphyxiants
Combustible dusts
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure
Aspiration hazards
Physical hazards not otherwise classified
Health hazards not otherwise classified
WHMIS 2015
2. Labels
• Product identifier
• Supplier identifier
• Reference to MSDS
• Hazard symbol
• Risk phrase
• Precautionary measures
• First aid
Precautionary Statements Recommended measures to minimize/prevent adverse effects from a hazardous product
Hazard Statement - Describes nature of the hazard
SIGNAL WORD – “Danger” or “Warning”
WHMIS 2015
2. Labels
Supplier Identification
WHMIS 2015
3. Pictograms
WHMIS 2015
3. Pictograms
WHMIS 2015
3. Pictograms
Combustible dust, Simple asphyxiant No
Symbol
Biohazardous infectious materials
Physical hazards NOC; Health Hazards NOC
A pictogram that is
applicable to the hazard
WHMIS 2015
4. Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheet Material
SDS M
Itm. Suggested Heading Sec. Required Heading (Proposed)
1 Hazardous Ingredients 1 Identification
2 Preparation Information 2 Hazard Identification
3 Product Information 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients
4 Physical Data 4 First Aid Measures
5 Fire or Explosion Hazard 5 Fire Fighting Measures
6 Reactivity Data 6 Accidental Release Measures
7 Toxicological Properties 7 Handling and Storage
8 Preventive Measures 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
9 First Aid Measures 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
10 Stability and Reactivity
11 Toxicological Information
12 Ecological Information
13 Disposal Considerations
14 Transport Information
15 Regulatory Information
16 Other Information
WHMIS 2015
4. Safety Data Sheets
Overview
• Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• WHMIS 2015
• Preparing for WHMIS 2015
Preparing for WHMIS 2015
1. Basic duties unchanged.
2. Inventory of “hazardous products”.
3. Discard unused products.
4. Update labels/SDSs.
5. Ensure employees are trained (1988 and/or 2015).
6. Be aware of transition periods.
Preparing for WHMIS 2015
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June 1, 2019 All products must comply with WHMIS 2015
Time Period Employers (Federally-Regulated)
Until Nov. 30, 2018
WHMIS 1988 or 2015
Dec. 1, 2018 to
May 31, 2019
WHMIS 2015. Note: existing products in workplace that comply with WHMIS 1988 must be utilized by May 31, 2019.
Overview
• Globally-Harmonized System (GHS)
• WHMIS 2015
• Preparing for WHMIS 2015
Resources
www.ihsa.ca
WHMIS.org
Health Canada • WHMIS mailing list
Ontario Ministry of Labour
Mike Russo, MHSc, CRSP, ROH
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association Dir. 905-301-4418 [email protected]
