WHMIS

WORKPLACE

Deals only with products used in the workplace

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Dangerous products that may cause fires, explosions, or health problems

INFORMATION SYSTEM

Provides information about hazardous materials

WHMIS OVERVIEW

Federal:

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ACT and Controlled Products Regulations

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION REVIEW ACT.

Provincial:

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Regulation

Is WHMIS Law?

➢ Labels

➢ Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

➢ Education and Training

3 Basic Elements of WHMIS

SUPPLIERS

Classify all controlled products

Supply proper labels and MSDS

Keep information on labels and MSDS current

EMPLOYERS

Educate and train workers

Provide safe work procedures

Ensure availability of proper up-to-date labels and MSDS

WORKERS

Understand content and significance of labels and MSDS

Follow safe work procedures

Notify employers about problems with labels and MSDS

Key WHMIS Participants

Class A: Compressed Gases

Class B: Flammable & Combustible Material

Class C: Oxidizing Material

Classification

Class D: 1. Materials Causing Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects

Class D2: Materials Causing Other Serious Toxic Effects

Class D3: Biohazardous Infectious Materials

Classification

Class E: Corrosive Material

Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material

Classification

All WHMIS controlled products must be labelled

Labels alert workers to hazards and safe handling instructions

There are 2 types of WHMIS Labels

Supplier Labels

Workplace Labels

WHMIS Labels

Supplier Label

Workplace labels are applied to:

Secondary containers Containers of products received in bulk Employer-produced products Containers with missing or illegible supplier

labels

Workplace Label

Contains the following:

Product name

Safe handling procedures

Reference to the MSDS

Workplace Label

Provides detailed information about the product:

Hazardous ingredients and properties of the product

Proper handling, storage

Safe use of the product

Emergency procedures.

It must be current (no more than 3 years old),

complete, and readily available to workers

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

1) Product Information2) Hazardous Ingredients3) Physical Data4) Fire or Explosion Hazard5) Reactivity Data6) Toxicological Properties7) Preventative Measures8) First Aid Measures9) Preparation Information

See Sample MSDS for products used in our

homes.

The 9 Categories of MSDS

When working with controlled substances at work can you answer these questions?

What are the hazards of the product?

How do I protect myself?

What should I do in case of an emergency?

Where do I obtain more information?

If you answer no to any of the information talk to your supervisor.

Education and Training

Understand the product you are using (read and follow labels)

Refer to MSDS sheets

Use Safe Work Practices

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Talk to your Supervisor if you have questions.

Protect Yourself!

Please remember to print your name and date then hand it in

to the facilitator.

Complete WHMIS Quiz