Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 2015

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 2015

Objectives Recognize the two hazard groups
Understand the 32 hazard classes as well as the categories, subcategories, and types associated with each hazard class Learn the pictograms and the information they convey Be able to identify and understand GHS labels Learn the components of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and how to utilize them for information There are four main objectives of the WHMIS 2015 education that will be addressed in this session. The first objective is being able to recognize the two hazard groups, as well as the hazard classes these groups encompass. In addition, users are expected to become familiar with the meanings of the categories, subcategories, and types encompassed by each hazard class. In the second objective, users will be expected to learn the new pictograms and extract the hazard information they convey about a given hazardous product. The third objective will allow users to identify labels following the globally harmonized system format, and utilize their information appropriately. The final objective will educate users on the components of the safety data sheets that accompany each hazardous product, and how to utilize the information in the safety data sheet to facilitate a safe working environment.

What is WHMIS? WHMIS is a Canada wide hazard communication system developed to provide employers and workers information about hazardous products used in the workplace WHMIS legislation is a combined effort between industry, and provincial and federal governments Manitoba WHMIS requirements are set by the Workplace Safety and Health Regulations (Part 35) WHMIS is a hazard communication system used in Canada to provide employers and their employee’s information about hazardous products they work with or near WHMIS legislation is a joint effort between a variety of stakeholders, including industry, and provincial and federal governments In Manitoba, the WHMIS requirements are set and enforced by the Workplace Safety and Health Regulations

Why was WHMIS created? WHMIS was created as a response to a workers “right to know” about both the safety and health hazards associated with the hazardous materials they might use at work WHMIS was also created to reduce injuries and illnesses associated with handling hazardous materials in the workplace The main reason for creating WHMIS was to address the workers right to know about the safety and health hazards associated with materials they might work with or near in the workplace Another benefit of WHMIS is the ability to reduce injuries and illnesses associated with handling hazardous products

WHMIS 2015 Globally Harmonized System Hazardous Products Regulation
Internationally recognized system Comprehensive classification criteria Hazard severity Harmonized communication of chemical hazard information Reduce worker risks Mitigate hazard communication costs Promote international trade As of 2015, WHMIS will be changing to integrate the globally harmonized system, known for short as GHS. This new version of WHMIS will be referred to as WHMIS 2015, and comes into effect under the federally legislated Hazardous Products Regulations. The globally harmonized system is an internationally recognized system supported by the world health organization. The purpose of this system is to create consistencies in the communication of chemical hazard information. There are many anticipated benefits with this approach. One such benefit is reducing the risk to workers. With having standardized hazard communication, workers will no longer have to worry with interpreting safety information that they aren’t familiar with, as it should be in one standard form. The costs associated with changing hazard communication so it can be delivered in an effective manner will also be removed, as companies will only need to focus on one standardized method. Finally, the globally harmonized system is anticipated to enhance international trade as the barriers regarding hazard information and different systems are consolidated into one method.

WHMIS 2015 vs. WHMIS 1988 WHMIS 2015 WHMIS 1988
Hazardous Products Regulations Controlled Products Regulations 32 Hazard Classes Multiple hazard categories 6 Hazard Classes 3 divisions Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 16 sections No need to review Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 9 sections Review every 3 years Pictograms Red square on one of its points Symbols Black circle With the new hazard communication system, it is important to note that there will be a transition period between the original WHMIS, referred to as WHMIS 1988, and the new WHMIS This transition period is anticipated to be complete in Therefore, during this time, it is important to recognize the aspects of both systems, which are presented in the table. While this information will be covered in more detail later, it is important to note that under the hazardous products regulations, there will be a total of 32 hazard classes compared to the 6 hazard classes identified under the controlled products regulations. Material safety data sheets will be referred to as safety data sheets, or SDSs, under WHMIS 2015, and will consist of 16 parts. Finally, one of the largest changes will be the images. Under WHMIS 2015, pictograms which consist of an image communicating the associated hazard enclosed by a red square on one of its points will replace the original WHMIS 1988 hazard symbols, which were pictures representative of the hazard surrounded by a black circle.

WHMIS Components WHMIS is composed of 3 main elements to communicate the hazards of controlled products: Labels – affixed to containers of hazardous materials and provides information regarding the hazards Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – provide supplementary information to hazards outlined on the labels Education – education on how to use the information provided, and training on how to safely handle hazardous products WHMIS consists of three main elements for effectively communicating the hazards associated with controlled products, with the first element being labels. Labels are required on containers of hazardous products, and serve as the first line of information regarding the hazards of a particular substance. The second element is the safety data sheets, which provide supplementary information to the hazards on the label, and often in greater detail The final element is providing proper education to those working with or near hazardous products on how to use the information from the labels and SDSs, in addition to training users on how to safely handle hazardous materials.

WHMIS Responsibilities
WHMIS is a shared responsibility amongst: Suppliers Employers Employees There are three key stakeholder groups that share in the responsibility of ensuring the three main components of WHMIS are met. These groups are the suppliers, employers, and employees.

Supplier Responsibilities
Supplier responsibilities include: Determining which products are “hazardous” products and classifying them appropriately under regulatory standards Establishing health and safety information regarding a product Labelling products with GHS labels Preparing and providing SDS’s for customers Suppliers are responsible for using and applying regulatory information to determine which of their products are considered hazardous products, and classifying them appropriately. If not already known for a particular hazardous product, the supplier is responsible for establishing the health and safety information. Suppliers are also to create and affix appropriate labels to the container of their hazardous products. Finally, suppliers must prepare and provide an up to date safety data sheet to their customers.

Employer Responsibilities
Employer responsibilities include: Ensure all hazardous products at their work site have GHS labels Provide access to SDS’s of hazardous products to employees and up date them as necessary Educate workers on how to read and recognize GHS labels and SDS’s Train workers on how to handle, use, and store hazardous products, and, if required, use personal protective equipment Develop safe work procedures (SWPs) Prepare SDS’s and labels as needed Under WHMIS, employers responsibilities include ensuring that the hazardous products at their work site have a GHS label Employers must also maintain the SDSs of hazardous products and ensure that they are readily accessible to all employees Worker education and training is to be facilitated by employers, whereby education consists of teaching employees how to read and recognize GHS labels and SDSs. For training, employers must teach workers how to handle, use, and store hazardous products. This training might also include developing safe work procedures for staff. As required, employers will also need to create labels and SDSs for employee access

Employee Responsibilities
Employee responsibilities include: Participating in education and training provided by the employer Following prescribed safe work procedures Identifying and controlling hazards The responsibilities of employees include participating in both the education and training provided by the employers. If employees are trained in safe work procedures for a given hazardous material, the employee is obligated to follow these prescribed procedures. The employee also has a responsibility while working to identify and mitigate any hazards in the workplace associated with hazardous products.

What is a Hazardous Product?
Hazardous products are materials, products, or substances that meet any of the criteria for one or more of the 32 GHS Hazard Classes as defined in the Federal Hazardous Products Regulation Hazard classes grouped into Physical Hazards and Health Hazards Hazard classes contain categories, subcategories, or types WHMIS does not provide a comprehensive list of hazardous products, only a list of hazard criteria The definition of a hazardous product is any material, product, or substance that meets any of the criteria for one or more of the 32 GHS hazard classes defined in the federal hazardous products regulation These hazard classes are grouped by physical hazards and health hazards, in which each hazard class will be broken down into categories, subcategories, or types to convey the overall hazard of the material. Pictograms WHMIS legislation does not contain a comprehensive list of hazardous products, only the hazard criteria necessary to assign hazard information

Exclusions from WHMIS WHMIS may not apply if another act or regulation is in place The following are exempt from the supplier responsibilities of WHMIS (no label or SDS required): Consumer restricted products: products sold in stores that already have labels in accordance with the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act Explosives: covered by the Explosives Act Cosmetics, drug, food, or devices: covered by the Food and Drugs Act Pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides: covered by the Pest Control Products Act If another act or regulation already exists, WHMIS may not apply to a particular product, material, or substance. Often, this means the supplier is no longer responsible for supplying a label or SDS. The following list of substances are exempt from the supplier responsibilities: (Read them on the slide and what act they are covered by)

Exclusions from WHMIS The following are exempt from the supplier responsibilities of WHMIS (no label or SDS required): Radioactive materials: covered by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act Wood and wood products Manufactured articles the will not release chemicals Tobacco or tobacco products In-house generated hazardous waste Hazardous materials transported under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods act (TDG) Employer still responsible for for training employees on the safe use, handling, and storage of these materials (Reading cont.) However, the employer is still responsible for training the employees on the safe use, handling and storage of these materials.

WHMIS and Radioactive Materials
GHS labels and SDS’s are still required when there are mixtures of radioactive nuclide(s) and non-radioactive carrier material whereby: The carrier material is greater than 1 mL / 1 g The carrier material poses a carcinogenic, toxic, or infectious hazard While radioactive materials are covered by the nuclear safety and control act, appropriate labels and SDS’s are required when there are mixtures of a radioactive nuclide or nuclides and a non-radioactive carrier material, whereby the non-radioactive carrier material is greater than 1 mg/mL Or the non-radioactive carrier material poses health hazards such as carcinogenicity, toxicity, or risk of infection More information regarding radiation safety can be found on our website

GHS Hazard Groups & Classes
Physical Hazards Group: based on physical and chemical properties of a given product Physical Hazard Classes Flammable gases Flammable aerosols Oxidizing gases Gases under pressure Flammable liquids Flammable solids Self-reactive substances and mixtures Pyrophoric liquids Pyrophoric solids Self-heating substances and mixtures Substances in mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Oxidizing liquids Oxidizing solids Organic peroxides Corrosive to metals Combustible dusts Simple asphyxiants Pyrophoric gases Physical hazards not otherwise classified WHMIS 2015 consists of two main hazard groups, with the first being the physical hazards group. Products in this group are defined by their physical and chemical properties, such as flammability, reactivity and corrosivity. The physical hazards group is comprised of 19 physical hazard classes. These classes are (list classes). The last class, Physical hazards not otherwise classified, is unique to Canada, and is a means of accounting for hazardous products with physical hazards that do not fit into the existing physical hazard classes.

Health Hazards Group: based on a products ability to result in a health related issue Health Hazard Classes Acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Biohazardous infectious materials Health hazards not otherwise classified The second hazard group is the health hazards group. Substances that fall under this group have the ability to cause a health effect, such as an eye irritation, breathing difficulties, or even cancer. The health hazards group consists of 12 health hazard classes. These classes are (list classes). As with the physical hazard classes, the last class, Health hazards not otherwise classified, is unique to Canada, and will encompass those hazardous products that can pose a health hazard but do not fit in the other 11 defined health hazard classes.

Environmental Hazards Group: based on a products ability to be harmful to the environment Group and classes not adopted in the Hazardous Products Regulations Suppliers outside of Canada may still provide this information on: Labels SDSs There is a third hazard group under the globally harmonized system, the environmental hazards group. Materials in this group are defined by their ability to cause harm to the environment. Under WHMIS 2015 and the hazardous products regulations, this group and its associated hazard classes will not be adopted in Canada. However, suppliers still have the right to use the environmental hazards group and its classes in assigning hazard information to their products. As such, information regarding this hazard group may still appear on supplier labels and SDSs.

GHS Hazard Categories All hazard classes have at least one hazard category Categories are assigned a number (e.g. 1, 2, 3) Subcategories (e.g. 1A, 1B, 1C) Categories can also be referred to as types (e.g. A, B, C) The lower the category number, the higher the hazard Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Each hazard class will have at least one hazard category. These hazard categories are assigned a number. In some instances, there can also be subcategories, which are defined by a number and a letter. Certain categories can also be referred to as types, and are assigned a letter. The category, subcategory, and type information will allow users to determine the severity of the hazard associated with a given product. Therefore, the higher the category number, the higher the hazard. High hazard Low hazard 1A 1B 1C

Physical Hazard Class Descriptions
Hazard Class(es) Description Flammable gases; Flammable aerosols; Flammable liquids; Flammable solids Products can readily ignite, creating hazard for fire or explosion Oxidizing gases; Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids Oxidizers that can cause a fire or explosion or intensify a fire Gases under pressure Gases under high pressure in a cylinder or container that have potential to explode and cryogenics that can cause severe burns Self-reactive substances and mixtures Products which may react to create a fire or explosion, or upon heating cause a fire or explosion Pyrophoric liquids; Pyrophoric solids; Pyrophoric gases Products that ignite spontaneously in the presence of air Self-heating substances and mixtures Products that can ignite in the presence of air after a duration of time The main concerns associated with each hazard class are addressed by their general description. It is important to note that multiple hazard classes can be defined by the same description. For the physical hazard classes (list), they are all products that can be (list)

Physical Hazard Class Descriptions Cont.
Hazard Class(es) Description Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Products that react with water to release a flammable gas Organic peroxides Upon heating, products that can cause a fire or explosion Corrosive to metals Products that are corrosive to metals Combustible dust Finely divided particles that, if in air, can catch fire or explode upon ignition Simple asphyxiants Gases that displace air, causing suffocation Physical hazards not otherwise classified Products that, based off of their physical and chemical properties, can result in serious injury or death of a person Slide 20 cont.

Health Hazard Class Descriptions
Hazard Class(es) Description Acute toxicity Products that are fatal, toxic, or harmful if they come in contact with the skin, are inhaled, or swallowed Skin corrosion/irritation Products that can cause severe skin burns or irritations Serious eye damage/eye irritation Products that can cause severe eye damage or irritations Respiratory or skin sensitization Product that may cause asthma or allergy like symptoms or difficulty breathing Germ cell mutagenicity Products that may cause or are suspected to cause genetic defects Carcinogenicity Products that may cause or are suspected to cause cancer Under the health hazard class (list) the product is defined as one that is (list)

Health Hazard Class Descriptions Cont.
Hazard Class(es) Description Reproductive toxicity Products that may cause damage or are suspected to damage ones fertility or an unborn baby Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Products that can cause damage to organs following a single exposure Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Products that can cause damage to organs following prolonged or repeated exposures Aspiration hazard Products that are fatal if swallowed or inhaled Biohazardous infectious materials Biohazardous materials (microorganisms, nucleic acids, proteins) that can cause infection, with or without toxicity, in humans and animals Health hazards not otherwise classified Products that may cause health hazards following single or repeated exposures, including risk of injury or death Slide 22 cont.

GHS Pictograms Pictogram Graphic image Red square on one point
Fast hazard assessment Labels and SDSs Red square on one point Symbol in the middle Represent hazard classes and categories Can represent multiple hazard classes/categories Symbol Pictograms for hazard communication are unique to GHS. Pictograms are a graphic image that allow users to conduct a fast hazard assessment prior to handling, using, or working near a hazardous material, as they will appear on both labels and SDSs. Pictograms consist of a distinctive red square set on one of its points with a symbol in the middle. Pictograms are assigned to specific hazard classes and categories. However, as there are more hazard classes and categories than there are pictograms, multiple hazard classes and categories can be defined by one pictogram.

GHS Pictograms Corrosion Exclamation mark Exploding bomb Flame
Flame over circle Gas cylinder Health hazard Skull & crossbones Shown here are the GHS pictograms as well as the name of each pictogram. The corrosion pictogram is for products that can cause corrosive damage to metals, skin, and eyes. The exclamation pictogram represents products that may cause less serious health effects or sustain damage to the ozone layer. The exploding bomb pictogram is for substances that are an explosion or reactivity hazard. The flame pictogram is for materials that pose a fire hazard. The flame over circle pictogram designates products with oxidizing hazards. The gas cylinder pictogram represents gases under pressure. The health hazard pictogram is for products that cause or are suspected to cause serious health effects. The skull and cross bones pictogram is for products that can result in death or toxicity when exposed to the product in short amounts or doses.

GHS Pictograms Unique to Canada Not being implemented in Canada
Biohazardous infectious materials Not being implemented in Canada Environment May still appear on: Labels SDS Under the hazardous products regulations, the biohazardous infectious materials symbol from WHMIS 1988 will be retained, and this symbol will be unique to Canada. This symbol represents organism or toxins that can result in disease in people or animals. In Canada, the environment pictogram associated with the environmental hazards class will not be implemented. However, suppliers from outside of Canada may still use the environment pictogram on their labels and SDSs, therefore it is valuable to still recognize the pictogram.

Corrosion Physical hazard classes: Health hazard classes:
Corrosive to metals – Category 1 Health hazard classes: Skin corrosion/irritation Skin corrosion – Category 1, 1A, 1B, 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Serious eye damage – Category 1 As previously mentioned, each pictogram is assigned to specific hazard classes and categories. For the corrosion pictogram, under the physical hazard classes, it is used to represent products that are corrosive to metals, in which there is only one category, category one. Under the health hazard classes, the corrosion pictogram can indicate products that can result in skin corrosion or irritation, whereby for skin corrosion there can be categories 1, 1a, 1b, and 1c.

Exclamation Mark Health hazard classes: Acute toxicity – Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin irritation – Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye irritation – Category 2 and 2A Respiratory or skin sensitization Skin sensitizer – Category 1, 1A, 1B Specific target organ toxicity Single exposure – Category 3 The exclamation mark pictogram is associated with a variety of health hazard classes, categories, and subcategories including [list].

Exploding Bomb Physical hazard classes
Self-reactive substances and mixtures Types A and B Type B must always appear with flame pictogram Organic peroxides The exploding bomb pictogram is used for the following physical hazard classes and types [list]

Flame Physical hazard classes Flammable gases – Category 1
Flammable aerosols – Category 1 and 2 Flammable liquids – Category 1, 2, and 3 Flammable solids – Category 1 and 2 Pyrophoric liquids – Category 1 Pyrophoric solids – Category 1 Pyrophoric gases – Category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures – Category 1 and 2 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases – Category 1, 2, and 3 The flame pictogram is used for the following physical hazard classes, categories, and types [list]

Flame Cont. Physical hazard classes
Self-reactive substances and mixtures Types B, C, D, E, and F Type B must always appear with exploding bomb pictogram Organic peroxides Cont. of Slide 30

Flame Over Circle Physical hazard classes Oxidizing gases – Category 1
Oxidizing liquids – Category 1, 2, and 3 Oxidizing solids – Category 1, 2, and 3 The flame over circle pictogram is indicative of the following physical hazard classes and their categories [list]

Gas Cylinder Physical hazard classes Gases under pressure
Compressed gas, liquefied gas, refrigerated liquefied gas, dissolved gas The gas cylinder pictogram represents that following physical hazard classes [list]

Health Hazard Health hazard classes Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitizer – Category 1, 1A, and 1B Germ cell mutagenicity – Category 1, 1A, 1B, and 2 Carcinogenicity – Category 1, 1A, 1B, and 2 Specific target organ toxicity Single exposure – Category 1 and 2 Repeated exposure – Category 1 and 2 Aspiration hazard – Category 1 The health hazard pictogram is associated with a variety of health hazard classes and their respective categories, including [list]

Skull and Crossbones Health hazard classes Acute toxicity
Oral – Category 1, 2, and 3 Dermal – Category 1, 2, and 3 Inhalation – Category 1, 2, and 3 The skull and crossbones pictogram is used for the following health hazard classes and their categories

Biohazardous Infectious Material
Health hazard classes Biohazardous infectious material – Category 1 The biohazardous infectious material symbol is used for the following health hazard class and category

Hazards Not Otherwise Classified
Physical hazards not otherwise classified Health hazards not otherwise classified Require a pictogram appropriate to the hazards associated with the hazardous product Multiple pictograms can be used to account for all hazards For the hazard classes physical hazards not otherwise classified and health hazards not otherwise classified, a pictogram is still required and is to be assigned based on identifying the appropriate hazards. In doing so, multiple pictograms can be used to ensure all hazards of a given product are identified.

Hazard Classes Without Pictograms
Physical hazard classes Flammable gases – Category 2 Flammable liquids – Category 4 Self-reactive substances and mixtures – Type G Combustible dusts – Category 1 Health hazard classes Simple asphyxiants – Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye irritation – Category 2B Reproductive toxicity – Effects on or via lactation There are also hazardous products that meet the requirements for a hazard class, category, subcategory and type, but they do not require a pictogram. These exceptions include [list]

Labels Labels are required on all hazardous products
Suppliers and employers are both responsible for ensuring labels are affixed to hazardous products Two types of labels Supplier labels All hazardous products received from a supplier require a label Workplace labels Used by employers when supplier labels are not available, have been damaged, the material has been transferred to a different container, or a material has been produced and is being used at the workplace If a controlled product is transferred to a new container and consumed within one shift, a workplace label is not required One of the main elements of WHMIS is labelling. Labels are required by law on all hazardous products. To ensure this requirement is met, labels are the responsibility of both the supplier and employer. As such, there are two types of labels that can be affixed to hazardous products. The first type of label is the supplier label. All hazardous products received from a supplier are required to have a supplier label, and you have the right to refuse receipt of hazardous products without a proper label. The second type of label is the workplace label. Workplace labels are commonly used when the supplier label is no longer on the original container or has become damaged, if the hazardous material has been transferred to a different container, or if a hazardous product is produced and in use in the workplace. A workplace label is not required when a product has been transferred to a new container with the intent of using the product in its entirety during one working shift, and is being handled by a competent worker.

Supplier Labels Requirements Product identifier
Initial supplier identifier Pictogram(s) Signal word Indicates level of hazard Two words: “Danger” or “Warning” Hazard statement Brief sentences that describe the exact hazard E.g. Extremely flammable gas; Fatal if inhaled Supplier labels are the most common label one will encounter for hazardous products. Proper supplier labels require the following information to ensure worker safety. The product identifier, which includes information such as the chemical name, synonyms, brand name or generic name of the product. The initial supplier identifier, which has the contact information of the Canadian manufacturer of the Canadian importer. A pictogram is required on the supplier label to allow for a fast hazard assessment by the user. A signal word is to be located underneath the pictogram, and is used to alert the user of any potential hazards and the associated severity of these hazards for the product. There are two types of signal words, with Danger being higher in severity than warning. Hazard statements, which are brief sentences on the label to describe the hazard, are also required on supplier labels. Examples of such hazard statements include extremely flammable gas and fatal if inhaled.

Supplier Labels Requirements continued Precautionary statement
Advisory statements to prevent exposure to and improper handling/storage of hazardous products 5 types of precautionary statements General – E.g. Read label before use Prevention – E.g. Keep container tightly closed Response – E.g. If inhaled, get medical attention/advice Storage – E.g. Store away from other materials Disposal – E.g. Dispose of contents in accordance with regulatory requirements English and French An advisory statement, referred to as a precautionary statement, must appear on the supplier label to prevent adverse effects from handling and storing the hazardous products. There are 5 types of precautionary statements, in which the statements themselves are standardized. Examples of such statements include [list] Finally, all labels must be either supplied in English or French, or be bilingual.

Supplier Labels Product identifier Pictogram(s) Signal word
Hazard statement English and French Shown is an example of a supplier label [list components of label] Precautionary statements Initial supplier identifier

Supplier Labels Updates are required when:
New and significant data becomes available about the product, changing the products classification in a category or subcategory, or results in classification in an additional hazard class Updates are to be provided by: The supplier Within 180 days of the supplier being aware of the new and significant data Supplier labels are to be updated when any data that would be considered new or significant about the product that would impact the original hazard classification becomes known. These updates are to be provided by the supplier to the consumer within 180 days of the supplier becoming aware of the new and significant data.

Small Container Labels
Hazardous products packaged in containers less than 100 mL require the following on their label Product identifier Pictogram(s) Signal word Initial supplier identifier Available in English or French Exemptions to supplier labels exist for items packaged in what is referred to as small containers. This accounts for hazardous products that are packaged in quantities of less than 100 mL. The following information is required on small containers [list]

Workplace Labels The following is required to appear on workplace labels Product name Must match the product name listed on the SDS Safe handling precautions May include pictograms and other supplier label information Reference to the SDS In the event that a workplace label needs to be created, the following information must appear. The name of the product as it appears on the original SDS Any safe handling procedures for the product if they have been identified. This criteria can be met by including pictograms or other supplier label information on the workplace label Finally, as workplace labels have less information than original supplier labels, reference to the SDS must be present

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
All hazardous products must have a SDS Provide more detailed hazard information than labels Suppliers must supply a current SDS at the time of sale Suppliers must update the SDS when they become aware of any significant new data SDS updates are to be provided within 90 days Last date of update found at the end of SDS Employers are responsible for having an up-to-date SDS SDS must be accessible to all workers Store in a readily accessible area known to everyone May be computerized Referenced and understood before handling a hazardous product The final component of WHMIS 2015 is Safety Data Sheets, or SDSs. All products that are considered a hazardous product require an SDS The purpose of the SDS is to provide more detailed information regarding the hazards of a particular product in comparison to the label. At the time of purchase, a supplier is responsible for providing an up to date SDS. When new or significant data about a hazardous product becomes available, the supplier must update the SDS and provide the updated SDS to the consumer within 90 days. Information regarding when an SDS was last updated can be found in the last section of the SDS, allowing for employers to ensure they have the most recent SDS. In the workplace, SDSs must be accessible to all workers. This means storing them in a readily accessible place and informing workers of their location, or alternatively, a computerized SDS system can be used. Workers are also recommended to reference the SDS and understand its content prior to handling any hazardous products in the workplace.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Section Hazardous Products Regulations Heading 1 Identification 2 Hazard identification (including classification and label text) 3 Composition/information on ingredients 4 First-aid measures 5 Fire-fighting measures 6 Accidental release measures 7 Handling and storage 8 Exposure controls/personal protection 9 Physical and chemical properties 10 Stability and reactivity 11 Toxicological information 12-15 Ecological, transport and regulatory information, disposal considerations 16 Other information Headings are required, but information not mandatory The following sections and their respective headings are found on the SDS [list] SECTION 12 – ANIMATION

SDS Section Information
Identification Product identifier Additional methods of identification Recommended use Usage restrictions Canadian supplier identifier Hazard identification Hazard classification Class, category, subcategory, type Label information Symbol, signal word, hazard statement(s), precautionary statement(s)) Other hazards not classified Each section of the SDS has specific information used to communicate hazards as well as product information to the user. The identification section includes the product identifier, most commonly the product name, as well as any other means of identification such as synonyms, generic names, or brand names. It will also list information about the products use, and the contact information of the Canadian supplier. The hazard identification section will have the hazard classification information, such as the hazard class or category, as well as other information found on the supplier label, including the symbol, signal word, hazard statements, and precautionary statements for that product. Additional hazards that may not be classified can also be included in this section.

Composition/information on ingredients For hazardous products that are a material or substance Chemical name, common name/synonyms, CAS number, other unique identifiers, chemical names of impurities, stabilizers, or additives For materials or substances in a mixture that are classified as a health hazard Chemical name, common name/synonyms, CAS number, other unique identifiers, concentration First-aid measures Measures by exposure type Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion Vital symptoms and effects If medical attention or treatment is required The third section contains the composition and ingredient information. For those hazardous products that are a sole material or substance, the name of the chemical as well as any common or synonymous names will be listed. The CAS number, as well as any other unique identifiers will be listed. Finally, the chemical names of any additives or impurities will be included. For hazardous products in a mixture that pose a health hazard, the chemical name and any synonyms must be provided, in addition to unique identifiers for the chemical. The concentration information for material that can cause a health hazard must also be included. The first-aid measure section will include information about exposures through different routes, including inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion. The most important symptoms and effects of the hazardous product can be found in this section, in addition to if any medical attention or treatment is required.

Fire-fighting measures Suitable and unsuitable extinguishing media Hazards associated with the hazardous product in fire conditions Personal protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters Accidental release measures Personal protective equipment, precautions, and emergency procedures Containment method, including required materials Prescribed clean-up Section 5 covers the fire-fighting measures. [list] The accidental release measures section provides information regarding [list]

Handling and storage Information on safe handling Prescribed storage methods Incompatible materials Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure information for chemical and biological exposures and appropriate control mechanisms Engineering controls Personal protective equipment recommendations Section 7 provides information on the handling and storage of the hazardous product [list] Information on controlling exposures and personal protection can be found in section 8. This information includes [list]

Physical and chemical properties Not all may be applicable Appearance (state of matter, color) Odour Odour threshold pH Melting/freezing point Initial boiling point/boiling point range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Lower flammable/explosive limit Upper flammable/explosive limit Vapour pressure Vapour density Relative density Solubility Partition coefficient Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity The physical and chemical properties of a hazardous product are found in section 9. It is important to note that not all properties will pertain to or will information be available for a hazardous product. [list]

Stability and reactivity Not all may be applicable Reactivity Stability Possible hazardous reactions Undesirable conditions that can impact material (ie. Shock, light) Incompatible materials Decomposition products Toxicological information Description of toxic health effects and the data which verified these claims Routes of exposure Symptoms related to the toxic health effects Delayed, immediate, and chronic effects from short- and long-term exposures Values/measurements of toxicity Section 10 provides information regarding the stability and reactivity of a hazardous product. This information may include [list] Toxicological information can be found in section 11. This section includes a description of the toxic health effects of a hazardous product, as well as the data used to verify these claims. Pertaining to this will be information regarding the [list].

Ecological information Information may not be on SDS Ecotoxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulation potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects Disposal considerations Safe handling for disposal Methods for disposal, including contaminated packaging While information is not required in this section, section 12, ecological information, will contain information pertaining to the [list] Populating the disposal considerations section is also not required, but can contain information regarding safe handling for disposal, and how to dispose of the material including any packaging associated with it.

Transport information Information may not be on SDS UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Packing group Environmental hazards Transport in bulk Special precautions Regulatory information Safety, health, and environmental regulations pertaining to the product Other information Latest date the SDS was revised Section 14, the transport information section, provides additional information including the [list]. It is not mandatory to populate this section. Any additional regulatory information including safety, health, and environmental regulations will be supplied in section 15, though providing this information is not required. Finally, section 16, or other information, will tell users the last date that the SDS was revised.

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