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INTRODUCTION - RATIONAL
Why do we do WHMIS training?Legal Obligations
Required by the Occupational Health and Safety ActAdvise workers of hazardsProtect staff and students Protect the environmentProtect our own families
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INTRODUCTION
What is WHMIS?WHMIS stands for
Workplace
Hazardous
Material
Information
System
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INTRODUCTION – LEGISLATION
Federal Legislation
The Hazardous Products Act The Controlled Products Reg.
The Ingredient Disclosure List
The Hazardous Materials Information Review Act
The Hazardous Materials Information Review Reg.
Ontario LegislationThe Occupational Health and
Safety Act
The WHMIS Regulation
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INTRODUCTION – LEGISLATION
CLASS IF IC A TIO N LA BE LS MSDS TRA IN ING
W HM IS
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INTRODUCTION – LEGISLATION
Training will include: Generic WHMIS training
• Taken by all employees once or more frequently as determined by Administration
Annual WHMIS review training • Taken by all employees every year
Secondary Module training• Taken by Secondary Science, Technology, Visual Arts and Co-
operative Education teachers once or more frequently as determined by Administration
Annual Secondary Module review training • Taken by all Secondary Science, Technology, Visual Arts and Co-
operative Education teachers every year
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INTRODUCTION – LEGISLATION
What does WHMIS regulate? WHMIS does not regulate:
» Explosives
» Food & Drugs
» Pesticides
» Hazardous Wastes
» Consumer Products
» Wood & Wood Products
» Tobacco & Tobacco Products
» Manufactured Goods
» Radioactive Materials
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INTRODUCTION- RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturer/Supplier• Classification
• Label all controlled products as a condition of sale
• Provide a MSDS as a condition of sale
• Review and update MSDS every three years
Employer• Ensure that controlled
products are labeled or identified
• Obtain an up to date MSDS for all controlled products used in the workplace
• Educate workers
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INTRODUCTION- RESPONSIBILITIES
Workers• The right to know about hazardous materials you may be
exposed to on the job including the right to review labels and MSDS and to receive training
• The right to be consulted in the content and delivery of the training
• Responsible to report missing or illegible labels, missing or out of date MSDS, and
• Responsible to work in a safe manner and follow all work procedures required by the employer
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TOXICITY - INTRODUCTION
What is toxicity? Toxicity is an inherent physical property of a substance to cause harm. In order to be at risk, there must be exposure of an individual to the toxic substance.The degree to which the exposure may result in harm is a determined by the dose.Dose is a function of concentration over a period of time.
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ROUTES OF ENTRY - INHALATION
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ROUTES OF ENTRY – SKIN CONTACT
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ROUTES OF ENTRY – EYE CONTACT
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ROUTES OF ENTRY - INGESTION
Ingestion of a hazardous material can occur while eating or smoking after handling hazardous materials if hands are not properly washed.
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TOXICITY – ACUTE VS CHRONIC
Acute: • Single large dose• Effects felt immediately or shortly after• Mild effects usually reversible
Chronic• Multiple, smaller doses over a long period of time• Effects have long on-set period• Effects usually not reversible
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TOXICITY – CONTROLS
At the Source• Substitution
• Isolation
Along the Path• Ventilation
• Barriers
At the Worker• Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)
• Administrative Controls
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CLASSIFICATION
WHMIS requires the manufacturer of a hazardous material to classify the material according to its inherent physical properties into one or more of 6 hazard classes.
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CLASS A: COMPRESSED GAS
A compressed gas is a material that is normally in the gaseous form at room temperatures.
Hazards:• Explosion, Projectile• Frost BitePrecautions:• Store securely, upright
and away from sources of heat
• Do not puncture• Protect valves
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CLASS B: FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE
Class B is sub-divided into 6 divisions:
1. Flammable Gases
2. Flammable Liquids
3. Combustible Liquids
4. Flammable Solids
5. Flammable Aerosols
6. Reactive Flammable Materials
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CLASS C: OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Oxidizing materials cause/contribute to the combustion of other materials. Hazards:• Fire• Fire burns more
vigorouslyPrecautions:• Keep away from
incompatible materials and flammable or combustible materials
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CLASS D: POISONOUS & INFECTIOUS
Division D1: Toxic Immediate and Severe
Example:
Carbon Monoxide
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CLASS D: POISONOUS & INFECTIOUS
Division D3: Biohazardous and Infectious
Example:
blood-contaminated materials (Hepatitis A, B, C, HIV)
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CLASS D: POISONOUS & INFECTIOUS
Division D2: Other Toxic Effects
Examples:
Latex Paint
Solvents (e.g varsol)
Asbestos
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CLASS E: CORROSIVE
Corrosives are materials that can attack and destroy on contact human tissues, clothes, and other materials, even metals.
Hazards:• Burns to skin and eyes• Respiratory irritation or
damagePrecautions:• Use appropriate ppe• Avoid splashing • Avoid mist generation
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CLASS F: DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE
These materials can undergo vigorous reactions when heated, pressurized or agitated. They may also react with water to evolve a poisonous gas.
Hazards:• Thermal burns Respiratory
irritation or damage
Precautions:• Use appropriate ppe• Avoid incompatible materials
or conditions
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LABELS
There are two types of labels: 1. Supplier Labels: Suppliers are required to ensure
that all containers of WHMIS Controlled products they offer for sale are labeled with a supplier label that meet the requirements of WHMIS.
2. Workplace Labels:When a WHMIS Controlled product is decanted from its original container or if the Supplier label becomes illegible or lost, a workplace label is required.
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LABELS – SUPPLIER LABELS
1. Product Identifier2. Supplier Identifier3. Statement referring to the
MSDS4. Hazard Symbol(s)5. Risk Phrase6. Precautionary Measures7. First Aid Measures
Should you require a workplace label, or have any
difficulty interpreting information on a label, contact your supervisor.
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LABELS - WORKPLACE
1. Product Identifier
2. Safe handling instructions
3. Statement referring to the MSDS
Should you require a workplace label, or have
any difficulty interpreting information on a label, contact your supervisor.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) contain product-specific information including hazardous ingredients, first aid measures, health, fire and reactivity data, safe handling instructions, and special instructions for spills and waste disposal.
MSDS must be updated every 3 years.
You should always read the MSDS BEFORE using a new product.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS are kept in a binder located at the front of the room.
Should you notice that an MSDS is missing or is dated from more than 3 years ago, it is your responsibility to tell your supervisor immediately.
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CONCLUSION
• Before using a new product, always read the label and material safety data sheet!
• If you have any questions about how to use the product safely, ask your supervisor!
• Make sure that you have the appropriate personal protective equipment, that it is in good repair and you know how to use it!
• Always follow the instructions!• Work safe!