What does WHMIS mean? - PowerPoint Presentation

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What does WHMIS mean?

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orkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem

WHMIS is a Canada wide hazard communication system developed to provide employers and workers information about hazardous products used in the workplaceSlide3

What does WHMIS mean?

WHMIS is composed of

3 main elements to communicate the hazards of controlled products: Labels – affixed to containers of hazardous materials and provides information regarding the hazards Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – provide supplementary information to hazards outlined on the labels (Note: These were formerly called Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)3. Education – training on how to use the information providedSlide4

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Chemical Classifications

Chemicals are classified using a globally harmonized system (GHS) that provides standardized language for:

Health Hazard CategoriesPhysical Hazard CategoriesEnvironmental Hazard Categories*Slide6
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Labels: Pictograms – Health Hazards

Irritant (skin and eye)

Skin Sensitizer

Acute Toxicity (harmful)

Specific Target Organ Toxicity

Respiratory Tract Irritant

Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)

Acute toxicity (Severe

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Fatal or toxic

Skull and Crossbones:

Exclamation Mark:Slide8

Acute (short term)

and

Chronic (long term)

Eyes

Respiratory System

SkinSlide9

Labels: Pictograms –

Health Hazards

Skin Corrosion/Burns

Eye Damage

Corrosive to Metals

Carcinogen

Mutagenicity

Reproductive Toxicity

Respiratory Sensitizer

Target Organ Toxicity

Aspiration Hazard

Health Hazard

CorrosionSlide10

Labels: Pictograms –

Physical Hazards

Flammables

Pyrophorics

Self-Heating

Emits Flammable Gas

Self-

Reactives

Organic Peroxides

Explosives

Self reactives

Organic peroxides

Exploding Bomb

Explosives

Self-

Reactives

Organic Peroxides

FlameSlide11

Labels: Pictograms –

Physical Hazards

oxidizer

Explosives

Self reactives

Organic peroxides

Gas Cylinder

Gas under pressure

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Labels:

Pictograms

Aquatic Toxicity (non-mandatory in Canada)

Explosives

Self reactives

Organic peroxides

Biohazardous

Biohazardous Infectious Materials

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Labels

There are several new label elements:

Symbols called “Pictograms”Signal WordsHazard StatementsPrecautionary StatementsProduct IdentificationSupplier/Manufacturer Identification

www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Labels.htmlSlide14

Labels: Signal Word

These are words

used to indicate the severity of the hazard and alert employees to the potential hazard.Only 2 signal words will appear:“DANGER” (more severe hazard)“WARNING” (less severe hazard)Not all labels will have a signal word. Some chemicals are not hazardous enough to require that a signal word appear on the label.Slide15

Labels: Hazard Statement

A statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical; including, where appropriate, the degree of hazards

Fatal if swallowedToxic if swallowedHarmful if swallowedMay be harmful if swallowedHighly flammable liquid and vaporSlide16

Labels: Precautionary Statements

Recommended measures related to:

PreventionResponseStorageDisposalExamples:Wear respiratory protectionWash with soap and waterStore in a well ventilated placeKeep away from heat/sparks/open flameSlide17

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - (formerly MSDS)

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Section

Hazardous Product Regulations Heading

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Identification

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Hazard identification (including classification and label text)

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Composition/information on ingredients

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First-aid measures

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Fire-fighting measures

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Accidental release measures

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Handling and storage

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Exposure controls/personal protection

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Physical and chemical properties

10

Stability and reactivity

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Toxicological information

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Ecological

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transport and regulatory information

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disposal

considerations

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Other informationSlide18

Section 1 – Identification:

Identifies

the chemical on the SDS as well as the recommended uses. It also provides the essential contact information of the supplier.Section 2 - Hazards Identification:Hazards of the chemical presented on the SDS Appropriate warning information associated with those hazards.

Safety Data Sheets Slide19

Safety Data Sheets

Section 3 – Composition / Ingredients:

Identifies the ingredient(s) contained in the product indicated on the SDS, including:impurities and stabilizing additives. information on substances, mixtures, and all chemicals where a trade secret is claimed.Section 4 - First-Aid Measures:Describes the initial care that should be given by untrained responders to an individual who has been exposed to the chemical.Slide20

Safety Data Sheets

Section 5 – Fire-Fighting

Measures:Provides recommendations for fighting a fire caused by the chemical.Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures:Provides recommendations:Appropriate response to spills, leaks, or releases, (e.g. containment and cleanup practices)Response for large vs. small spills, if different.Slide21

Safety Data Sheets

Section 7 – Handling and Storage:

Provides guidance on the safe handling practices and conditions for safe storage of chemicals.Section 8 – Exposure Controls / Personal Protection:Indicates the exposure limits, engineering controls, and personal protective measures that can be used to minimize worker exposure.Slide22

Safety Data Sheets

Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties:

Identifies physical and chemical properties associated with the substance or mixture.Section 10 – Stability and ReactivityDescribes the reactivity hazards of the chemical and the chemical stability information. Includes: reactivity, chemical stability, and other.Slide23

Safety Data Sheets

Section 11 - Toxicological Information:

Identifies toxicological and health effects information or indicates is data unavailable.Section 12 – Ecological InformationSection 13 – Disposal ConsiderationSection 14 – Transport InformationSection 15 – Regulatory InformationSection 16 – Other InformationSlide24

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Match the WHMIS Pictograms below with the corresponding hazard:

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