WHMIS

What is WHMIS

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

• Provides information about hazardous materials used in the workplace

• Workers have the right to receive information about each controlled product they use

• Goal of WHMIS is to reduce injury and disease.

HAZARD CLASSES

1. Class A: Compressed Gas

2. Class B: Flammable & Combustible

3. Class C: Oxidizing Material

4. Class D: Poisonous & Infectious Material

HAZARD CLASSES

• Class E: Corrosive Material

• Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material

SUPPLIER LABELS

Seven items of information must

be included on supplier label:

1. Product identifier

2. Hazard Symbols

3. Risk Phrase

4. Precautionary Statements

5. First Aid Measures

6. Supplier Identification

7. Reference to MSDS

WORKPLACE LABELS

Required on containers for each

controlled product on site,

including secondary containers.

Provide 3 types of information:

1. Product Identifier

2. Safe Handling and personal protective clothing and equipment.

3. Reference to MSDs

WORKPLACELABEL

Workplace labels

Workplace labels must be adhered to secondary

vessels and include product identification,

safe handling instructions and reference to MSDS

Solutions that are made and not used

immediately should be labeled with safe working instructions and product

identification

MSDS SHEET

• Material Safety Data Sheet

• provides specific hazard information, safe handling information, and emergency procedures for a controlled product.

• Key source of information for developing safe working procedures.

MSDS SHEETS

Nine Recommended Section Headings:1. Product Information2. Hazardous Ingredients3. Physical Data4. Fire and Explosion Hazard5. Reactivity Data6. Toxicological Properties7. Preventative Measures8. First Aid Measures9. Preparation Information

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

• SUPER WAX REMOVER

RESPONSIBLITIES

Workers

1. Know & understand info on labels and MSDS

2. Handle controlled products safely.

3. Inform employer if labels missing

4. Use MSDS to check hazards before using products

Employer

1. Ensure workers understand WHMIS

2. Provide training

3. Ensure controlled products have MSDS and WHMIS Labels

4. MSDS available to workers