Course Objectives WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems Participants will have: An awareness of the hazards associated with the workplace An understanding of the WHMIS System An increased awareness of the proper handling and storage of workplace materials Legislatively Required Any worker who works with, near, or in close proximity to a controlled product. Which Products Any controlled product brought into the workplace must have the appropriate labeling and a MSDS Employer Responsibility Ensure controlled products have WHMIS labels Ensure that there is an MSDS sheet for each controlled product Provide WHMIS training for workers and ensure that they understand the training Worker Responsibility Learn how to use the WHMIS system Accept and review information on controlled products Follow the recommendations for use Inform employer of damaged or missing labels 1
Labels MSDS Three Main Parts Supplier Label Workplace Label Labels Worker Training Supplier Label The name of the product What the hazards are Precautions Hazard symbols First aid measures Name and address of the employer Ref to MSDS Workplace Label Product name Precautionary measures Ref to MSDS Hazard Symbols on Supplier Label Hazard Class A Compressed Gas Explodes if heated or struck; mat become a missile if punctured or if valve is knocked off Contact with contents can cause frostbite 2
Hazard Class B Flammable/Combustible Catches fire if exposed to source of ignition Or enough heat is generated by a source Hazard Class C Oxidizing Material Enhances the ferocity of a fire Supplies oxygen to a fire Hazard Class D Poisonous/Infectious Division 1 Fast acting poison with very serious effects Hazard Class D Poisonous/Infectious Division 2 Effects body organs after long exposure Sensitization of the skin and respiratory tract Skin and eye irritation Hazard Class D Poisonous/Infectious Division 3 Biohazard, Containers of needles, medical supplies, lab equipment, Hazard Class E Corrosive Causes irreparable damage to skin or eyes on contact, caustic soda, hydrochloric acid 3
Hazard Class F Dangerously Reactive Decomposes or reacts with other materials Can cause fire or explosion Can produce toxic or flammable materials MSDS Materials Safety Data Sheets: Provides detailed information about the product Workers should know how to use the MSDS There must be a MSDS for each controlled product Renew every 3 years Available to workers Information on a MSDS Product information Hazardous ingredients Physical data Fire or explosion information Reactivity information Health hazards Preventive measures First aid measures Preparation information Product Information Name or product number Product use Supplier s s name Manufacturer s s name, address and emergency numbers Hazardous Ingredients Physical Information Concentration Technical Details Physical form Odour & appearance Odour threshold Specific gravity Vapour pressure Vapour density Evaporation rate Boiling point Freezing point ph Coefficient of water to oil 4
Fire/Explosion Conditions of flammability Means of extinction Flash point Upper/Lower flammable limits Auto-ignition temperatures Sensitivity to impact Reactivity Conditions of instability Incompatible substances Conditions of reactivity Hazardous decomposition Health Hazard Preventive Measures Route of entry Effects of acute exposure Effects of chronic exposure Irritancy Sensitizing properties Carciongenicity Reproductive toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Personal protective equipment (PPE) Engineering controls Leak and spill procedures Waste disposal Handling procedures Storage requirements Shipping information First Aid Measures Correct first aid procedures for exposure Emergency numbers First aid equipment Preparation Information Person who prepared the MSDS Telephone number Date of preparation 5
Training WHMIS Products WHMIS program provided by competent person Should be specific to the products you work with Should involve refresher Employer provided Rights of workers Nail Polish Remover Polybond Adhesive Brush Cleaner Fire Extinguisher Industrial Cleaners Hair Colors etc Conclusion Training needed Labels Supplier Workplace MSDS 6