WHMIS Safety SNC1P1 – 2012 Mr. Findlay

Chemical Hazards Hazard Source of danger or injury Risk Chance that exposure to a hazard will cause harm

W Workplace H Hazardous M Materials I Information S System WHMIS W Workplace H Hazardous M Materials I Information S System

Why is it needed? Ensure every worker’s Right to Know about health and safety hazards To help stop injuries, illnesses, deaths, medical costs, fires, explosions from unsafe use of hazardous chemicals To protect all workers/students/teachers

Compressed Gas It means that.... Could explode due to pressure, heat or being dropped. And that you should.... Store in appropriate areas and do not drop or allow to fall.

Flammable and Combustible It means that.... May ignite spontaneously. And that you should.... Avoid heating and sources or sparks/flames.

Oxidizing Material It means that.... Materials which burn continuously. And that you should.... Store in proper containers.

Toxic: Immediate and Severe It means that.... Poisons/fatal materials. And that you should.... Wear protective clothing and work in ventilated area.

Toxic: Long Term Concealed It means that.... Harmful effects over long period of time And that you should.... Avoid direct contact.

Biohazardous Infectious It means that.... Infectious agents causing serious disease or death. And that you should.... Avoid breathing vapours

Wear body, face and eye protection. Corrosive Materials It means that.... Materials which react with metals and living tissue. And that you should.... Wear body, face and eye protection.

Handle with care avoiding movement. Dangerously Reactive It means that.... Materials which may have unexpected reactions. And that you should.... Handle with care avoiding movement.