1. WHMIS Safety
SNC1P1 – 2012
Mr. Findlay

2. Chemical Hazards Hazard Source of danger or injury Risk
Chance that exposure to a hazard will cause harm

3. W Workplace H Hazardous M Materials I Information S System
WHMIS
W Workplace H Hazardous M Materials I Information S System

4. Why is it needed?
Ensure every worker’s Right to Know about health and safety hazards
To help stop injuries, illnesses, deaths, medical costs, fires, explosions from unsafe use of hazardous chemicals
To protect all workers/students/teachers

5. Compressed Gas
It means that....
Could explode due to pressure, heat or being dropped.
And that you should....
Store in appropriate areas and do not drop or allow to fall.

6. Flammable and Combustible
It means that....
May ignite spontaneously.
And that you should....
Avoid heating and sources or sparks/flames.

7. Oxidizing Material
It means that....
Materials which burn continuously.
And that you should....
Store in proper containers.

8. Toxic: Immediate and Severe
It means that....
Poisons/fatal materials.
And that you should....
Wear protective clothing and work in ventilated area.

9. Toxic: Long Term Concealed
It means that....
Harmful effects over long period of time
And that you should....
Avoid direct contact.

10. Biohazardous Infectious
It means that....
Infectious agents causing serious disease or death.
And that you should....
Avoid breathing vapours

11. Wear body, face and eye protection.
Corrosive Materials
It means that....
Materials which react with metals and living tissue.
And that you should....
Wear body, face and eye protection.

12. Handle with care avoiding movement.
Dangerously Reactive
It means that....
Materials which may have unexpected reactions.
And that you should....
Handle with care avoiding movement.