PPT-Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

1 WHMIS Provides information about hazardous materials controlled substances in the workplace Workers have a right to information on controlled substances they use Six hazard classifications with eight symbols. WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM. What is WHMIS?. WHMIS is a national system used to manage the hazardous materials in the workplace.. Throughout this presentation you will learn about:. W. orkplace . Hazardous . Materials . Information . System. FIRST AID:. E. YES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult with physician. SKIN: Flush with water as per sulphuric acid. INGESTION: Treat as per sulphuric acid. Consult with physician. WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM. What is WHMIS?. WHMIS is a national system used to manage the hazardous materials in the workplace.. Throughout this presentation you will learn about:. WHMIS .  Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System . Make sure you’re familiar with all 8 of the WHMIS symbols.... Basic Lab Rules. These rules will help keep you safe when in the lab.... SYMBOLS. What does WHMIS stand for?. W. : Workplace. H. : . Harzardous. M. : Materials. I. : Information. S. : System. What does WHMIS do?. WHMIS provides warnings about the possible hazards of using a product and the necessary safety precautions to take when using it..  . Employee Training. O. bj. ec. t. i. ves. Re. c. ogni. ze. . t. h. e. . t. w. o . ha. z. a. rd. . g. r. oups. Under. s. t. and. . t. he. . 32. . ha. z. ard. . c. la. ss. es. . as. . well. What is WHMIS?. WHMIS. WHMIS was designed to address employers’ and workers’ right to know about the hazards and safe work practices related to certain chemicals and infectious biological substances. Materials that are subject to WHMIS legislation is called controlled products. Management. Continuous Improvement. Property Services – . Reporting & Compliance. Outline. What are Hazardous Building Materials?. Hazard . & Risk. Regulatory requirements. Safe . Management of Hazmat at . . TSP 05-2-7503. Learning Objective 1. Identify hazardous materials management techniques. . References. AR 700-141, Hazardous Materials Information Resource System, 13 Aug 2007. AR 702-18, Material Quality Control Storage Standards Policy for Shelf-Life Materiel, 3Oct04. LABELS. Required by law. Labeled even when in storage or in transit. Can . be attached, imprinted, stencilled, embossed onto . product. Can be in various forms. Eg. .. Sticker. Tag. Supplier Labels. Distinct Border. Who We Are. Jeff Dukes- Manager, Hazardous Materials . Hazardous Materials Management. The Hazardous Materials Management Group (HMM) is responsible for compliance with the DOT’s Hazardous Materials regulations by continuously monitoring the ever changing regulatory climate. Furthermore, HMM aggressively works to prevent hazardous materials releases, actively prepares for response activities, responds as necessary, and works across all departments to recover.. f. or. UW – Green Bay Airline Passengers. February 15, 2012. Hazardous Materials Transport Awareness Training. Purpose of training:. To provide UW – Green Bay airline passengers with a general awareness of the requirements of air transport of hazardous materials. CHAPTER 31 Hazardous Materials: Implementing a Response (Fire Fighter I) Fire Fighter I Objectives List and describe the hazardous materials incident levels. List the information to provide when reporting a hazardous materials incident. For additional information and resources visit ttt.tejfp.dc.ca and/or ttt.cclep.caFor additional information and resources visit ttt.tejfp.dc.ca and/or ttt.cclep.ca eproductive toxins are regarded as