1. WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

2. WHMIS HAS A NEW NAME, its called GHS!
WHMIS is a national hazard communication system that provides information on the safe use of hazardous products in Canadian workplaces.
There is a new initiative that hopes to standardize chemical hazard classification and communication globally. This has resulted in a change in the WHMIS symbols that you have previously learned. It is now called the Global Harmonized System (GHS).

3. FLAMMABLE These materials have the ability to catch on fire easily
Examples:
Propane gas

4. OXIDIZERS Materials that can intensify a fire Examples:
Hydrogen peroxide

5. GAS CYLINDER
Gases under pressure
Examples:
Oxygen tank

6. CORROSIVE Materials will chemical damage or destroy metals
May cause serious skin burns and eye irritation
Example:
Hydrochloric acid

7. EXPLOSIVE Materials that are self-reactive or can explode Examples:
Potassium

8. ACUTE TOXICITY
can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts
Example:
Carbon monoxide

9. may cause or be suspected of causing serious health effects
HEALTH HAZARD
may cause or be suspected of causing serious health effects
Example:
Asbestos

10. Irritants, Sensitizers and Other Hazards
May cause less serious health effects or damage to the ozone
Example:
Acids

11. BIOHAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS MATERIALS
Infectious agents or a biological toxin causing a serious disease or death
Examples:
Used needles