Industry Safety HACCP/WHMIS

Know your rights! Ontario workers have basic rights: The right to know about workplace hazards The right to participate in keeping the workplace healthy and safe. The right to refuse unsafe work

Hazards Physical Causing physical harm to your body. Electric shock Cuts Burns Falls choking

Hazards Chemical Causing poisoning from inhalation or contact Chemical burns

Hazards Biological Causing contamination from blood, bacteria, viruses, rodents, and insects

Hazards Ergonomic Causing back, body, eye strain or injury. Anything to do with body positioning and movement. Repetitive tasks, poor lighting, improper height of work surfaces.

Employer Responsibilities Inform workers of all hazards Make sure equipment is safe Make sure staff are properly trained Make sure staff follow safety procedures Monitor Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Provide protection facilities (eye wash stations, first aid)

Worker Responsibilities To comply with all laws for health and safety To use machines safely as trained (check guards, etc.) To use PPE as required To always work safely and not fool around To report hazards to a supervisor/employer

Laws and Regulations OHSA WHMIS Occupational health and safety act Enforced by the Ministry of Labour Establishes general health and safety requirement for every workplace. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System All hazardous materials must have a symbol and standardized warning label MSDS (material safety data sheet) must be up-to-date Employers must train workers on the safe use of all hazardous materials

Hazardous Household Product Symbols Tip: The danger factor is based on shape. The more corners the symbol has the greater the danger.

WHMIS Symbols

Class A - Compressed Gas A material (cylinder) with this symbol can explode, and even take off.

Class B - Flammable & Combustible Material A material with this symbol can burst into flame very suddenly.

Class C - Oxidizing Material These materials increase the risk of fire if they come in contact with flammable or combustible materials.

Class D1 - Materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects These materials can cause death or immediate injury when a person is exposed to small amounts. Examples: sodium cyanide, hydrogen sulphide

Class D2 - Materials causing other toxic effects These materials can cause life-threatening and serious long-term health problems as well as less severe but immediate reactions in a person who is repeatedly exposed to small amounts.

Class D3 – Biohazardous infectious materials These materials contain an organism that has been shown to cause disease or to be a probable cause of disease in persons or animals.

Class E – Corrosive Material This class includes caustic and acid materials that can destroy the skin or eat through metals. Examples: sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid

Class F – Dangerously Reactive Material These products may self-react dangerously (for example, they may explode) upon standing or when exposed to physical shock or to increased pressure or temperature, or they emit toxic gases when exposed to water.