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WORKPLACE
Deals only with products used in the workplace
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Dangerous products that may cause fires, explosions, or health problems
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Provides information about hazardous materials
WHMIS OVERVIEW
Federal:
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ACT and Controlled Products Regulations
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION REVIEW ACT.
Provincial:
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Regulation
Is WHMIS Law?
SUPPLIERS
Classify all controlled products
Supply proper labels and MSDS
Keep information on labels and MSDS current
EMPLOYERS
Educate and train workers
Provide safe work procedures
Ensure availability of proper up-to-date labels and MSDS
WORKERS
Understand content and significance of labels and MSDS
Follow safe work procedures
Notify employers about problems with labels and MSDS
Key WHMIS Participants
Class A: Compressed Gases
Class B: Flammable & Combustible Material
Class C: Oxidizing Material
Classification
Class D: 1. Materials Causing Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects
Class D2: Materials Causing Other Serious Toxic Effects
Class D3: Biohazardous Infectious Materials
Classification
All WHMIS controlled products must be labelled
Labels alert workers to hazards and safe handling instructions
There are 2 types of WHMIS Labels
Supplier Labels
Workplace Labels
WHMIS Labels
Workplace labels are applied to:
Secondary containers Containers of products received in bulk Employer-produced products Containers with missing or illegible supplier
labels
Workplace Label
Provides detailed information about the product:
Hazardous ingredients and properties of the product
Proper handling, storage
Safe use of the product
Emergency procedures.
It must be current (no more than 3 years old),
complete, and readily available to workers
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
1) Product Information2) Hazardous Ingredients3) Physical Data4) Fire or Explosion Hazard5) Reactivity Data6) Toxicological Properties7) Preventative Measures8) First Aid Measures9) Preparation Information
See Sample MSDS for products used in our
homes.
The 9 Categories of MSDS
When working with controlled substances at work can you answer these questions?
What are the hazards of the product?
How do I protect myself?
What should I do in case of an emergency?
Where do I obtain more information?
If you answer no to any of the information talk to your supervisor.
Education and Training
Understand the product you are using (read and follow labels)
Refer to MSDS sheets
Use Safe Work Practices
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Talk to your Supervisor if you have questions.
Protect Yourself!