1. WHMIS TRAINING

2. INTRODUCTION
WHMIS is a Canada-wide system designed to provide information on how to safely USE, STORE, and HANDLE workplace hazardous materials.

3. WHMIS
WORKPLACE
HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
I NFORMATION
SYSTEM

4. WHMIS SYMBOLS

5. CLASS A: COMPRESSED GAS
WHMIS SYMBOLS
CLASS A: COMPRESSED GAS
This class includes compressed gases,
dissolved gases, and gases liquefied by
compression or refrigeration

6. CLASS B: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
WHMIS SYMBOLS
CLASS B: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
This class includes solids, liquids, and gases capable
of catching fire in the presence of a spark or open
flame under normal working conditions.

7. CLASS C: OXIDIZING MATERIAL
WHMIS SYMBOLS
CLASS C: OXIDIZING MATERIAL
These materials increase the risk of
fire if they come in contact with
flammable or combustible materials.

8. WHMIS SYMBOLS
CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL Division 1: Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects
These materials can cause death or immediate
injury when a person is exposed to small
amounts.

9. WHMIS SYMBOLS
CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL Division 2: 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.

10. CLASS D: Biohazardous Infectious Material
WHMIS SYMBOLS
CLASS D: Biohazardous Infectious Material
These materials contain harmful micro-organisms

11. CLASS E: CORROSIVE MATERIAL
WHMIS SYMBOLS
CLASS E: CORROSIVE MATERIAL
This class includes caustic and acid materials
that can destroy the skin or eat through metals.

12. CLASS F: DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIAL
WHMIS SYMBOLS
CLASS F: DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIAL
These products may self-react dangerously
(for example, they may explode) when exposed to physical shock or to increased pressure or temperature

13. How Much do you Remember?

14. Flammable

15. Corrosive

16. Compressed gas

17. Poisonous – causing immediate and serious toxic effects

18. Dangerously reactive material

19. Biohazardous

20. Poisonous – causing other toxic effects

21. Oxidizing