WHMIS

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?

➢ Labels ➢ Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ➢ Education and Training 3 Basic Elements of WHMIS

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

Class E: Corrosive Material Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material 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

Supplier Label

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

Contains the following:  Product name  Safe handling procedures  Reference to the MSDS 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 Information 2) Hazardous Ingredients 3) Physical Data 4) Fire or Explosion Hazard 5) Reactivity Data 6) Toxicological Properties 7) Preventative Measures 8) First Aid Measures 9) 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!

Please remember to print your name and date then hand it in to the facilitator. Complete WHMIS Quiz