WHMIS 1988 Training Module 2017
Table of Contents 1. WHMIS a. Purpose b. 3 Main Components of WHMIS c. WHMIS Communication System d. Enforcement of WHMIS in Ontario 2. Responsibilities, Hazardous Materials a. Supplier/Manufacturers Responsibilities b. Employer Responsibilities c. Employee Responsibilities d. Hazard Recognition 3. Responsibilities, Supplier Labels a. Supplier Responsibilities b. Employer Responsibilities c. Supplier Label Content d. Supplier Label 4. Questions you should ask when working with chemicals 2 5. Workplace Labels a. Workplace Label Requirements b. Workplace Labels c. Workplace Label Content 6. MSDS a. What is an MSDS? b. MSDS Format 7. WHMIS Hazard Symbols a. Compressed Gas b. Flammable and Combustible Material c. Oxidizing Material d. Poisonous and Infectious Material e. Corrosive Material f. Dangerously Reactive Material 8. Conclusion
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 3
WHMIS Purpose To provide information on hazardous materials used in the workplace. To facilitate the process of hazard identification in the workplace. To ensure consistency of hazard information in all Canadian workplaces. 4
WHMIS 3 Main Components of WHMIS Worker Education Labelling Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 5
WHMIS WHMIS Communication System Importer Producer Supplier MSDS Label Employer Education =Informed Worker 6
WHMIS Enforcement of WHMIS in Ontario Both Federal and Provincial WHMIS laws will be enforced by Ministry of Labour (MOL) Inspectors. MOL Inspector has power to order the removal of a material which has an expired or non-compliant MSDS. Failure to comply with the Ontario Health & Safety Act (OHSA) can result in fines, imprisonment or both. 7
Responsibilities: Hazardous Material Supplier/Manufacturers Responsibilities Classify Products Label the Product Provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 8
Responsibilities: Hazardous Material Employer Responsibilities Obtain up to date supplier MSDS Educate workers in: Components of WHMIS; MSDS interpretation; Label interpretation; Any other hazards the employer is aware of. Make MSDS readily available Ensure all controlled products are labeled Replace illegible labels 9
Responsibilities: Hazardous Material Employee Responsibilities Know and understand: Significance of information; Content required on labels; Procedures for safe use; Content required on MSDS. Follow employer directives Inform employer of illegible labels Handle in accordance with identifier Alerts - Labels, MSDS and instruction 10
Responsibilities: Hazardous Material Hazard Recognition Hazard recognition includes: Identifying potential hazards in the workplace; Identifying the adverse effects that may be associated with these hazards; Determining whether there is a possibility of workers being exposed or affected. 11
Responsibilities: Supplier Labels Supplier Responsibilities Classify materials (see WHMIS Hazard Symbol sheet) Prepare, develop or obtain labels Affix labels to containers, or enclose label with packing if agreed to by employer before shipping (e.g. because employer plans to decant into another container) Revise as new information becomes available, or at least every 3 years 12
Responsibilities: Supplier Labels Employer Responsibilities Ensure containers have compliant supplier labels when received Affix supplier labels when agreement has been made with supplier prior to shipment (for example because the material will be decanted into another container) Ensure that the supplier label is not removed or altered until the container is empty 13
Responsibilities: Supplier Labels Supplier Label Content Product Identifier (What is the product?) Supplier Identifier (Who is the supplier?) MSDS Statement (Does an MSDS exist?) Hazard Symbol Risk Phrases (e.g. avoid contact with eyes) Precautionary Measures First Aid Measures 14
Supplier Label Responsibilities: Supplier Labels Product Identifier Hazard Symbols Risk Phrases Precautionary Measures First Aid Measures MSDS Statement Supplier Identifier TOLUENE SULPHONIC ACID 70%, LIQUID RISK PHRASE(S) Highly Irritating to skin, eyes and nose HEALTH HAZARD DATA: Strong Acid: Treat as per sulphuric acid EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE: Skin and eye PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT EYE: Face shield and goggles GLOVES: Rubber OTHER CLOTHING AND EQIPMENT: Rubber apron, rubber boots FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: Flush with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. Consult physician. SKIN: Flush with water as per sulphuric acid INGESTION: Treat as per sulphuric acid. Consult physician. REFER TO MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABC COMPANY Anytown, Ontario Telephone 123-4567
Questions you should ask when working with Chemicals Know the answers before you use the chemical! What do I know about this chemical? Is it poisonous? How poisonous? Are there any other hazards? Flammability Corrosiveness Incompatibility Reactivity Spillage or Disposal Concerns Emergency Measures - First Aid What protective equipment is required? 16
Workplace Labels Workplace Label Requirements Product Identifier Precautionary Measures MSDS Availability 17
Workplace Labels Workplace Labels Can be used in place of supplier label if, for example: employer decants product into another container; supplier label becomes illegible. 18
Workplace Labels Workplace Label Content Safe Handling METHANOL Flammable-do not use near an open flame or processes that generate sparks Avoid inhaling vapours Product Identifier Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before using this compound MSDS Available
MSDS What is an MSDS? A document supplied by the manufacturer, providing information on the hazards and characteristics of the product. This document must be available to all workers working on/with the product. It is intended to supply enough information so that workers can use the training provided and the information contained on an MSDS to adequately protect themselves. 20
MSDS MSDS Format Performance oriented (The content is mandated, but how the information is formatted on the document is not mandated). MSDS requires updating every 3 years or as new information becomes available on the product. Every support location has an MSDS for fire extinguishers located in the Health and Safety section of the employee binder. The Downtown Center, Enterprise Way and Venture Works have an MSDS book which holds all their MSDS sheets. There is an index at the front of the books to make it easy to find product information quickly in an emergency. 21
MSDS Sections Material Safety Data Sheets have 16 sections: 1. Product and Company Identification 2. Hazards Identification 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients 4. First Aid Measures 5. Fire Fighting Measures 6. Accidental Release Measures 7. Handling and Storage 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection 9. Physical & Chemical Properties 22 10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information 11. Toxicological Information 12. Ecological Information 13. Disposal consideration 14. Transport Information 15. Regulatory Information 16. Other Information
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Class A Compressed Gas: A substance that at room temperature (20 C) is in the Gaseous state and kept under pressure. Oxygen Anhydrous Ammonia Chlorine Acetylene 23
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Generally compressed gases: Pose an explosion danger because the gas is being held in a cylinder under pressure; Could explode if container is heated in a fire or dropped; Must be handled with care, and cylinder must not be dropped or rolled; Cylinders must be kept away from potential sources of ignition; Container should be secured & stored in the area designated by your supervisor. 24
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Class B Flammable & Combustible: Material: A solid, liquid or gas that will ignite and continue to burn if exposed to a flame. Combustible liquids have a flash point equal to or greater than 37.8 C whereas flammable liquids have a flash point below Acetylene (B1) Gas line Antifreeze (B2) Varsol (B3) Aerosal Paints (B5) Calcium Carbide (B6) 37.8 C. This class includes: 1. Flammable gas 4. Flammable solid 2. Flammable liquid 5. Flammable aerosol 3. Combustible liquid 6. Reactive flammable material 25
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Class C Oxidizing Material: This is a substance that will cause another substance to burn. Hydrogen Peroxide Oxygen Potassium Permanganate 26
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Class D Poisonous & Infectious Material: 1. The materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects. These are materials which cause harmful effects including death, within a short period of time after exposure. Chlorine (D1a) Potassium Cyanide (D1a) Anhydrous Ammonia (D1a) 27
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Class D Poisonous & Infectious Material con t: 2. The materials causing other toxic effects. These are material which cause harmful Effects days, months, or years after one Or more exposures. Materials which can Cause cancer are included here. Ethylene Glycol (D2a) Gasoline (D2a) Javex (D2b) 28
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Class D Poisonous & Infectious Material cont d: 3. Biohazardous infectious materials. An organism or its toxins that may Cause serious infectious disease. Viruses Bacteria 29
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Class E Corrosive Material A substance that will erode steel or aluminum or destroy animal tissues. Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Anhydrous Ammonia Battery Acid 30
WHMIS Hazard Symbols Class F Dangerously Reactive Material: A material which will react with water to produce a poisonous gas or which will undergo a reaction if the container is heated, pressurized or agitated. Hydrogen Peroxide 31
Conclusion If you have any questions or concerns about the information found within this module, please contact Nicole Morassut, Manager, Health and Wellness at 519-974-4221 x 208 or your Manager. 32