David Dai Ashley Danielson Will Levy Julia Lucht Hector Wong What is WHMIS The W orkplace H azardous M aterials I nformation S ystem A 3 part system which gives canadian workers the right to know the health and safety hazards of the materials they work with ID: 271683
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WHMIS FOR DUMMIES
David DaiAshley DanielsonWill Levy Julia LuchtHector WongSlide2
What is WHMIS?
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System A 3 part system which gives canadian workers the right to know the health and safety hazards of the materials they work with.
A standard used across Canada to promote safe lab and chemical handling practices.Developed by Canadian governmental bodies
came into effect on October 31, 1988Slide3
Importance of WHMIS to a Worker and a Student
1) Knowledge in WHMIS is crucial in multiple job settings:ScientistsFactory Workers: Cleaners/JanitorsRetail/Food industry
Mechanics
Office WorkersSlide4
Importance of WHMIS to a
Worker and a Student2) Educates students on the importance of lab safety and opens many opportunity3) Provides steps and procedures to follow in case of emergency
4) Gives workers the right to be aware of
the potentially hazardous chemicals they
are associating with
5) Creates a safe workplaceSlide5
Hazardous Products Act
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Controlled Products
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The Classifications of WHMIS
There are 6 categories classified under WHMIS which are ordered in letters ranging from class A-F.All controlled products fall under one of these classescautionary symbols are used to represent each classification and their divisions.Slide8
Class A- Compressed Gas
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Safety Precautions
Secure in a contained CylinderAvoid Heat and Ignition SourcesTransport and Handle CarefullyStore in a cool ventilated areaSlide10
Class B- Flammable and Combustible Material
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Safety Precautions
Handle far away from flames or ignition sourcesStore with cap tightened since the discharged fumes are
more flammable than liquid
Avoid Inhalation and skin contactSlide12
Class C- Oxidizing Materials
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Safety Precautions
Wear protective clothing Avoid personal contactStore away from heat and flammable
materials
Contain in durable containersSlide14
Class D- Poisonous and Infectious Materials
The fourth class a controlled product can fall under are poisonous and infectious materialsControlled products under Class D cause lethal and immediate harm to your body. The harmful effects these materials cause are subdivided into 3 divisions
Division 1
Division 2
Division
3 Slide15
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Division 2- Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects
Controlled products are classified under this division if:They are poisonous as wellTheir effects are only temporaryControlled products in this division are dangerous since:
Though slower and not as immediate than division 1, Division 2 products are equally as harmful
Can cause cancer
allergies or irritation
reproductive problems
Inflict harm to both a pregnant woman and their baby
changes to your genes
Common examples of this division include:
Mercury
Lead
AcetoneSlide17
Division 3- Biohazardous infectious Materials
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Safety Precautions
Avoid any physical contact or inhalationHandle in proper equipment, such as WHMIS regulated lab coats or overcoats and fume blocking masksAvoid use of these chemicals if possibleResearch extensively before useWork away from windows to not spread fumes through breezes
Handle away from other chemicals.Slide19
Class E- Corrosive Material
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Safety Precautions
Do not bring near Human TissueKeep away from MetalsDo not allow fumes to escapeSlide21
Class F- Dangerously Reactive Material
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Safety Precautions
Avoid Use if possibleKeep away from potential reactionsDo not mix with other chemicalsSlide23
Acute and Chronic Exposure
There are two types of exposure a worker can encounter when handling controlled products Acute ExposureChronic ExposureShort term exposure to a product
Long term exposure to a productThe effects are immediate and serious and obvious in less than 24 hours
The effects are serious and harmful but only if exposed to for long periods of time
Ex: Cyanide -D1 Products
Ex: Mercury -D2 ProductsSlide24
The Key Elements of WHMIS
Supplier LabelMSDSEducation and TrainingSlide25
1) Supplier Label
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The Criteria of a Standard Supplier Label
A supplier label must include: 1) Product Identifier2) Supplier Identifier3) Hazard Symbols4) Risk Phrases
5) Precautionary Measures
6) First Aid Measures
7) MSDS ReferenceSlide27
2) MSDS
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The Areas Which the MSDS Covers
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3) Education and Training
Employers must provide instruction to each worker on how to use WHMISUniversities and Companies offer online and real life coursesCourses are subject to revision and check up every 2-3 yearsWHMIS courses vary in terms of information depending on the professionEx: an office worker will not receive the same WHMIS training an industrial worker would.Slide30
Review
Identify the Name/Class/Division (if it is one) of the following symbols
Biohazard
Class D
Division 1
Compressed Gas
Class A
Not a Division
Flammable/Combustible
Class B
Not a DivisionSlide31
Review
What are the 3 Components of WHMIS? Which Class is Dangerously Reactive?
What are two pieces of information that must be on the Supplier Label?
What are some differences between Acute and Chronic Exposure?
Supplier Label, MSDS, Education and Training
Class
F
Product Identifier, Supplier Identifier, Hazard Symbols, Risk Phrases, Precautionary Measures, First Aid Measures, MSDS Reference
Short term exposure vs Long term, Immediate harms vs Later harmsSlide32
In Conclusion...
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Work Safe BC
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