WHMIS

WHMIS is an Acronym for...

WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem

The WHMIS Information system has 3 components:

1. Labels - Placed on hazardous Materials

2. MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet Provide detailed information on hazardous materials.

3. Education - Courses to teach people about labels and MSDS

Information Found on WHMIS label

Name of chemical symbol precautions first aid instructions supplier's name and addressreference to matching MSDS sheet

MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheets(gives more detailed information about the product)

HHPS - Hazardous Household Product Symbols

Any controlled product that requires special storage and handling because they are dangerous to human health and/or the environment. (household products - nail polish, antifreeze, glass cleaner and laundry bleach)

Safety symbols consist of a hazard symbol inside a frame. The four most common safety symbols are: poison, flammable, explosive, and corrosive.

* An octagon stands for danger and will be the color red.

** A diamond stands for warning and will be the color orange.

*** A triangle (with tip down) stands for caution and will be yellow.