Transcript WHMIS - Thompson Rivers University

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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Product identifier
Hazard Symbols
Risk Phrase
Precautionary Statements
First Aid Measures
Supplier Identification
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
WORKPLACE
LABEL
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 Information
2. Hazardous Ingredients
3. Physical Data
4. Fire and Explosion Hazard
5. Reactivity Data
6. Toxicological Properties
7. Preventative Measures
8. First Aid Measures
9. 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