WHMIS TRAINING

OBJECTIVES What information is required on : How to read Labels - Supplier Labels - Workplace MSDS Participant’s Notes:

What does WHMIS stand for? W--Workplace H--Hazardous M--Material I--Information S--System Participant’s Notes:

Definitions Controlled Product TWA Means a product, material or substance that falls under one or more of the WHMIS categories Can be called hazardous product TWA Time Weighted Average The amount of airborne concentration that a worker can be exposed to in a 8hr period, day to day without adverse effects STEL, CEL, Regulation 833

WHMIS Overview Federal Legislation Hazardous Products Act “Right to Know” legislation Hazard Identification Symbols (8) Consistent Participant’s Notes:

Responsibilities Under WHMIS Duties of the Supplier: Classify Products (Controlled / Not Controlled). Apply Supplier Label. Provide Material Safety Data Sheet. Participant’s Notes:

Responsibilities Under WHMIS Duties of the Employer Ensure that proper labeling is applied. Maintain and Make Available MSDS. Train Workers. Participant’s Notes:

Responsibilities Under WHMIS Duties of a Worker: Participate in Training. Apply Knowledge and Training. Read WHMIS label every time you use a controlled product Tell Supervisor if WHMIS label is damaged or missing Refer to MSDS for detailed information about product Participant’s Notes:

WHMIS Hazard Classifications Participant’s Notes:

Class A Compressed Gas Any controlled material that is contained under pressure including compressed gas, dissolved gas, or liquefied gas. Participant’s Notes:

Class A: Compressed Gas Precautions Transport and handle with care. Make sure cylinders are properly secured. Store away from sources of heat or fire. Store outside. Participant’s Notes:

Class A: Compressed Gas Examples Can you think of examples of Class A controlled products? Propane - Forklifts Oxygen – Welding equipment Acetylene – Welding equipment Nitrogen – Moisture analyzer Fire Extinguishers – all areas

Class B Flammable and Combustible Material Flammable Gases Flammable and Combustible Liquids Flammable Solids [metal pigments] Participant’s Notes:

Class B: Flammable and Combustible Definitions Flammable: burns readily at room temperature. Combustible: burns when heated. Participant’s Notes:

Class B: Flammable & Combustible Material Examples Can you think of examples of Class B controlled products? Propane - Forklifts Mineral Spirits – cleaning blenders Aluminum Pigments [LX-1087, Reflexal X/80] Liquid Paper - Office

Class C Oxidizing Material Any Hazardous Material which releases oxygen and contributes to the combustion of another material. Will not burn Participant’s Notes:

Class C: Oxidizing Material Examples Can you think of examples of Class C controlled products? Oxygen Gas – Welding Equipment Sodium Nitrite – raw material

Class D - Poisonous and Infectious Materials D1- Very Toxic Material: Materials which are potentially fatal or may cause permanent damage if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin, or may burn the skin or eyes upon contact. Participant’s Notes:

Class D, Division 1- Precautions Avoid inhaling gas or vapours. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke near these materials. Wash hands after handling. Participant’s Notes:

Class D1: Materials causing immediate serious and toxic effects Examples Can you think of examples of Class D controlled products? Sodium Nitrite – raw material

Class D- Poisonous and Infectious Materials D2- Toxic Materials Material which may be fatal or cause permanent damage result of repeated exposure over an extended period of time may be an irritant to the skin, eyes, or respiratory system Participant’s Notes:

Class D, Division 2 Precautions Avoid inhaling gas or vapours. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke near these materials.. Wash hands after handling. Participant’s Notes:

Class D2: Materials causing other toxic effects Examples Can you think of examples of Class D2 controlled products? Lead Chromate pigments – raw material Silica containing raw materials – Superfloss, Microken TiO2 – raw material HALS – raw material Sodium Nitrite – raw material

Class D – Poisonous and Infectious Materials D3- Biohazardous and Infectious Materials. Materials which may cause disease in humans and animals, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi; may also include cultures and diagnostic specimens such as blood, urine, and body tissue. Participant’s Notes:

Class E Material which may corrode aluminum and steel or human flesh. Corrosive Material Material which may corrode aluminum and steel or human flesh. Participant’s Notes:

Class E: Corrosive Material Precautions Store acids and bases in separate areas. Avoid inhaling these materials. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing. Participant’s Notes:

Class E: Corrosive Materials Examples Can you think of examples of Class E controlled products? Dust Bane – for floor sweeper Muratic Acid

Class F Dangerously Reactive Material Materials which undergo vigorous polymerization, decomposition, or condensation. Materials which become self-reactive under conditions of shock, or increased temperature or pressure. Materials which react vigorously with water to produce a very toxic gas. Participant’s Notes:

Match the WHMIS Symbol with the Hazard Participant’s Notes:

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WHMIS Labels Participant’s Notes:

Supplier Label Product Identifier Risk Phrase Precautionary statement Hazard Symbols Reference to MSDS First Aid Supplier Information Participant’s Notes:

Size Supplier Label Border Colour Bilingual Other Requirements: Participant’s Notes:

Workplace Label Label information: Product Identifier Precautionary / Risk Statement Reference to MSDS Participant’s Notes:

Workplace Label Requirements: The supplier label becomes illegible or is accidentally removed. The product is transferred from the supplier container to another container. Participant’s Notes:

What is the difference between a supplier label and a workplace label? Questions What is the difference between a supplier label and a workplace label?

MSDS Contents Hazardous Ingredients Product Information Preparation Information Fire & Explosion Hazard Toxicological Properties First Aid Measures Product Information Physical Data Reactivity Data Preventative Measures Participant’s Notes:

Product Information Product identifier Manufacturer information Supplier information Emergency telephone number Participant’s Notes:

Hazardous Ingredients What is listed on your MSDS? LD50 of ingredient LC50 of ingredient Participant’s Notes:

Physical Data Physical state ( gas, liquid or solid). Odour and appearance. pH. Participant’s Notes:

Fire or Explosion Hazard Conditions of flammability. Means of extinction. Flash point Auto-ignition temperature. Participant’s Notes:

Reactivity Data Conditions under which the chemical is unstable. Incompatibility with other substances Reactive with other substances Participant’s Notes:

Toxicological Properties Route of entry Effects of acute exposure to product. Effects of chronic exposure to product. Exposure limits. Irritancy of product. Participant’s Notes:

Preventative Measures Personal protective equipment to be use. Specific engineering controls to be used. Procedures to follow in case of leak or spill. Waste disposal. Handling procedures and equipment Storage requirements. Participant’s Notes:

First Aid Measures Provides emergency information in case of poisoning or injury caused by the product. Participant’s Notes:

Preparation Information Name and phone number of the group department or party responsible for the preparation of the MSDS. Date of preparation of the MSDS. Participant’s Notes:

Additional Information MSDS’s Must be Readily Available. Locations: Supervisors Office 3 Year Expiry Date Participant’s Notes:

New Stuff Global Harmonization System (GHS) Global Regulation for Hazardous substances proposed by UN in 1995, Canada, lead country New symbols – based on WHMIS, TDG identification MSDS – 16 sections (WHMIS 9 sections) Regulatory proposals to update WHMIS are anticipated in 2010

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