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What is W.H.M.I.S ?

W -Workplace H - Hazardous

M - Material

I - Information

S - System

W.H.M.I.S Classifications

WHMIS is classified into six different hazard classes, and depicted by eight different

hazard symbols.

W.H.M.I.S

This class includes compressed gases, dissolved gases, and gases

liquefied by compression or refrigeration.

  

CLASS A: COMPRESSED GAS

W.H.M.I.S

This class includes solids, liquids, and gases capable of catching fire. 

CLASS B: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

These materials increase the risk of fire if they come in contact with

flammable or combustible materials.  

W.H.M.I.SCLASS C: OXIDIZING MATERIAL

These materials can cause death or immediate injury when a person is

exposed to small amounts.   

W.H.M.I.SCLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL Division 1:

Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects

W.H.M.I.S

 These materials can cause life-

threatening and serious long-term health.

CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL - Division 2: Materials Causing Toxic EFFECTS

W.H.M.I.S

These materials contain harmful micro-organisms. Very Dangerous.

POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL - Division 3: Biohazardous Infectious MATERIAL

W.H.M.I.S

This class includes caustic and acid materials that can destroy the skin or

eat through metals.  

CLASS E: CORROSIVE MATERIAL

W.H.M.I.S

These products may self-react dangerously upon standing or when

exposed to physical shock.   

CLASS F: DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIAL

M.S.D.S

What is M.S.D.S?

A Material Safety Data Sheet is a bulletin that

provides hazard information, safe handling

info, and emergency procedures for a product.

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