1. WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

2. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) The 3 components to the WHMIS system are: 1. MSDS 2. Worker Education 3. Labels on all Products

4. WHMIS SYMBOLS

5. WHMIS Labels 1. Compressed Gas ex. Helium, propane 2. Flammable/Combustible ex: methane gas, acetone 3. Oxidizing Material ex: Chromic Acid 4. Poisonous Infectious (Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects) ex: cyanide 5. Poisonous Infectious (Other Toxic Effects) ex: mercury, lead 6. Biohazardous Infectious ex: needles 7. Corrosive Materials ex: degreaser 8. Dangerously Reactive ex: pure sodium

6. HHPS Symbols (Hazardous Household Product Symbols) HOUSEHOLD! Levels of Severity (Danger, Warning and Caution)

8. Classes of Fires

9. Class: Type A Fire Wood/ paper fires Extinguish with Type A Fire Extinguisher (Water) or Type ABC Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical)

10. Class: Type B Fire Fires of flammable liquids (ex. Oil) Extinguish with Type B Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical) or Type ABC Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical)

11. Class: Type C Fire Electrical Fires Extinguish with Type C Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical) or Type ABC Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical)