Workplace Hazardous Materials

Information System

WHMIS is a short form for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It is a comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials used in Canadian workplaces. Information is provided by means of product labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and worker education programs.

The Goal of the Workplace Hazardous

Materials Information System:

Is to reduce or eliminate the incidence of

injuries and illnesses resulting from

exposure to hazardous materials in the

workplace

WHMIS Legislation Occupational Health and Safety Act:

Section 25 Duties of Employers to provide training on hazards

Section 27 Duties of Supervisors to ensure awareness of hazards

Section 28 Duties of Workers to work safely

Sections 37, 38, 42 Hazardous Material Identification, Data Sheets and Annual Training

Ont. Regulation 860 WHMIS-detailed information

The employer has a general duty to educate workers who are exposed or likely to be exposed to a controlled product on the job (section 42(1) of the OHSA)

In addition, the employer is obligated to consult the JHSC if there is one, or a worker representative, above the content and delivery of the education program(Section 42(2) of the OHSA).

Training must consist of…

Worker Education and TrainingLabelsMaterial Safety Data

Sheets(MSDS’s)

THE 8 HAZARD SYMBOLS

Class A Compressed GasWhat are the hazards?

What are the safe handling procedures?

Gaseous materials kept in a pressurized container.

Could explode due to pressure, if heated or dropped.

Hazards from both the forces of the explosion and the release of the contents.

Store in designated areas, ensure they are also secured.

Do not drop or allow to fall.

Class B FlammablesWhat are the hazards? What are the safe handling

procedures?

May ignite spontaneously.

The vapours are what can ignite easily.

If you can smell it, it can explode.

Store in properly designated areas.

Work in a well ventilated area.

Avoid heating and sources of ignition.

Static Electricity in Actionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QgAaj3DkA-w

Class C OxidizersWhat are the hazards? What are the safe handling

procedures?

Can cause other materials to burn or support combustion.

Can cause skin and eye burns.

May cause combustibles to explode.

Store away from combustibles.

Wear PPE.

Do not store in metal containers that will rust of oxidize.

Class D1 Immediate Toxic EffectsWhat are the hazards? What are the safe handling

procedures? Can make you very ill or even

cause death very quickly. Avoid breathing dust or

vapours.

Avoid contact with skin.

Wear a respirator!

Class D2 Other Toxic EffectsWhat are the hazards? What are the safe handling

procedures? May cause death, birth

defects, sterility or cancer from long exposure.

Is a sensitizer causing allergies.

Avoid contact.

WEAR PPE!!!

Class D3 BiohazardsWhat are the hazards? What are the safe handling

procedures? Contact with viruses, mold,

bacteria could lead to becoming very ill or receiving the virus.

High at risk are first aiders and caretakers.

Avoid breathing vapours.

Avoid contamination of the area and people. Use environmental precautions.

Store only in designated areas.

Use your PPE.

Class E CorrosiveWhat are the hazards? What are the safe handling

procedures? Eye and skin irritation on

exposure.

Severe burns and tissue damage on longer exposure.

Lung damage if inhaled.

May cause blindness if eyes contacted.

Work in a well ventilated area.

Avoid all body contact.

Use your PPE.

Class F ReactiveWhat are the hazards? What are the safe handling

procedures? May react with water.

May explode if shaken or heated.

Chemically unstable.

Do not allow to drop or fall.

Handle with care.

Avoid temperature changes

Avoid vibrations.

Supplier LabelA. Distinctive

Crosshatched Border

B. Product Name

C. Hazard Symbol(s)

D. Risk Phrases

E. Precautionary Measures

F. First Aid Measures

G. Reference to MSDS

H. Supplier Name and Address

Workplace

LabelsIf you see a bottle without a label on it, you must report this to your supervisor and they will ensure a workplace label will replace the old one. They will also ensure that all the info that is needed will be put on!

A. Manufacturers Safety Data Sheets

B. Materials Safety Diagnostic Sheets

C. Mines Safety Direction sheets

D. Material Safety Data Sheets

E. None Of The Above

Some of the most common

products in our schoolsWhite-Out Toner Oxivir

White Out MSDS Sheets

MSDS:Toner

MSDS for Oxivir

Questions?