PPT-Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

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. 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. Presented on behalf of Free Geek. Free Geek is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering free computers, technology and education powered by reuse & recycling in association with Oregon E-Cycles.. 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. W. orkplace. H. azardous. M. aterials. I. nformation. S. ystem. WHMIS is a Canada wide hazard communication system developed to provide employers and workers information about hazardous products used in the workplace. 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.. Correctional Services. 2. Copyright and Terms of Service. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. These materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions:. Principles of . LPSCS. Copyright and Terms of Service. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. These materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions:. . 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. MATERIALS. AND WASTES. Hazardous . materials. are any materials . in use . that are considered to represent a threat to human life or health, or to the environment.. Hazardous . wastes. are materials . Principles of . LPSCS. Hazardous Materials . M. aterials . that, because of their quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, pose a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety, or to the environment or workplace if released. 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 Awareness Training . Definitions. A . dangerous good . is any article or substance capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment. (IATA). . Hazardous Material . is a material or substance posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported. (DOT).