1. WHMIS TRAINING

2. OBJECTIVES What information is required on : How to read
Labels - Supplier
Labels - Workplace
MSDS
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3. What does WHMIS stand for?
W--Workplace
H--Hazardous
M--Material
I--Information
S--System
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4. 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

5. WHMIS Overview Federal Legislation Hazardous Products Act
“Right to Know” legislation
Hazard Identification
Symbols (8)
Consistent
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6. Responsibilities Under WHMIS
Duties of the Supplier:
Classify Products (Controlled / Not Controlled).
Apply Supplier Label.
Provide Material Safety Data Sheet.
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7. Responsibilities Under WHMIS
Duties of the Employer
Ensure that proper labeling is applied.
Maintain and Make Available MSDS.
Train Workers.
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8. 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
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9. WHMIS Hazard Classifications
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10. Class A
Compressed Gas
Any controlled material that is contained under pressure including compressed gas, dissolved gas, or liquefied gas.
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11. 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.
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12. 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

13. Class B Flammable and Combustible Material Flammable Gases
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Flammable Solids [metal pigments]
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14. Class B: Flammable and Combustible Definitions
Flammable: burns readily at room temperature.
Combustible: burns when heated.
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15. 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

16. Class C Oxidizing Material
Any Hazardous Material which releases oxygen and contributes to the combustion of another material.
Will not burn
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17. Class C: Oxidizing Material Examples
Can you think of examples of Class C controlled products?
Oxygen Gas – Welding Equipment
Sodium Nitrite – raw material

18. 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.
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19. 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.
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20. Class D1: Materials causing immediate serious and toxic effects Examples
Can you think of examples of Class D controlled products?
Sodium Nitrite – raw material

21. 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
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22. 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.
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23. 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

24. 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.
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25. Class E Material which may corrode aluminum and steel or human flesh.
Corrosive Material
Material which may corrode aluminum and steel or human flesh.
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26. 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.
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27. Class E: Corrosive Materials Examples
Can you think of examples of Class E controlled products?
Dust Bane – for floor sweeper
Muratic Acid

28. 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.
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29. Match the WHMIS Symbol with the Hazard
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30. What is this symbol?

31. What is this symbol?

32. What is this symbol?

33. What is this symbol?

34. What is this symbol?

35. WHMIS Labels
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36. Supplier Label Product Identifier Risk Phrase Precautionary statement
Hazard Symbols
Reference to MSDS
First Aid
Supplier Information
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37. Size Supplier Label Border Colour Bilingual Other Requirements:
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38. Workplace Label Label information: Product Identifier
Precautionary / Risk Statement
Reference to MSDS
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39. Workplace Label Requirements:
The supplier label becomes illegible or is accidentally removed.
The product is transferred from the supplier container to another container.
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40. 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?

41. MSDS Contents Hazardous Ingredients Product Information
Preparation Information
Fire & Explosion Hazard
Toxicological Properties
First Aid Measures
Product Information
Physical Data
Reactivity Data
Preventative Measures
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42. Product Information Product identifier Manufacturer information
Supplier information
Emergency telephone number
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43. Hazardous Ingredients
What is listed on your MSDS?
LD50 of ingredient
LC50 of ingredient
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44. Physical Data Physical state ( gas, liquid or solid).
Odour and appearance.
pH.
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45. Fire or Explosion Hazard
Conditions of flammability.
Means of extinction.
Flash point
Auto-ignition temperature.
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46. Reactivity Data Conditions under which the chemical is unstable.
Incompatibility with other substances
Reactive with other substances
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47. Toxicological Properties
Route of entry
Effects of acute exposure to product.
Effects of chronic exposure to product.
Exposure limits.
Irritancy of product.
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48. 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.
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49. First Aid Measures
Provides emergency information in case of poisoning or
injury caused by the product.
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50. 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.
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51. Additional Information
MSDS’s Must be Readily Available.
Locations: Supervisors Office
3 Year Expiry Date
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52. 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

53. Questions

54. Quiz