WHMIS YES ANOTHER

REMINDER

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 INTRODUCTION
Yes I got a naked girl to tell you maybe you
will listen now!

WHMIS stands for

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

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 The Main Components of WHMIS

• Labels (Supplier and Workplace)

• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Worker Education and Training (Generic
and Annual Review)

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturer/Supplier Employer
• Classification • Ensure that controlled
• Label all controlled products are labeled
products as a condition of • Obtain an up to date MSDS
sale for all controlled products
• Provide a MSDS as a used in the workplace
condition of sale • Provide worker education
• Review and update MSDS and training
every three years

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 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out of date MSDS, and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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 CLASSIFICATION

WHMIS requires the manufacturer to classify

their hazardous materials into one or more of the
following (6) Hazard Classes and (8) symbols.

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 CLASS A: COMPRESSED GAS

A compressed gas is a material that is normally held under pressure in a

container at room temperature.

Hazards:
• Explosion, Projectile
• Frost Bite
Precautions:
• 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 B: FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE

Hazards:
• Fire, explosion
• Hazardous decomposition products
(smoke)
• Flash-back
Precautions
• Use in well ventilated area
• Avoid sources of ignition
• Store properly away from
incompatible materials and sources
of heat

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CLASS B: FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE

Note: Only Board-approved candles

should be used on religion tables.
Tapers may be used during school
masses. Non-approved candles can
be used for display purposes only –
but never lit.
Smoking is not permitted on Board
property.

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 CLASS C: OXIDIZING MATERIALS

Oxidizing materials cause/contribute to the combustion of other materials.

Hazards:
• Fire
• Fire burns more vigorously
Precautions:
• Keep away from incompatible
materials and flammable or
combustible materials

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 CLASS D: POISONOUS & INFECTIOUS

Class D comprises three divisions, each with its own symbol.

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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

Examples: blood-
contaminated materials
(Hepatitis A, B, C, HIV).
Other biohazards:
West Nile (mosquitoes)
Lime Disease (tics)
Hanta Virus (mouse
droppings)
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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 D: POISONOUS & INFECTIOUS

Hazards:
• Chemical burns to skin and eyes
• Respiratory irritation, poisoning
• Acute and/or chronic health
impairment
Precautions:
• Use appropriate ppe
• Avoid contact
• Follow all safety precautions
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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 damage
Precautions:
• 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 – SUPPLIER LABELS

1. Product Identifier
2. Supplier Identifier
3. Statement referring to the
MSDS
4. Hazard Symbol(s)
5. Risk Phrase
6. Precautionary Measures
7. 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

MSDS must be updated every 3 years.

Read the MSDS BEFORE using a for the first time or when
using a new product.

MSDS binders are located in the staff room of each school,

and every custodian has a copy. If assigned to a new
school, ask your supervisor to show you where this binder
is located.

Should you notice that an MSDS is missing or is outdated

report this to you supervisor immediately.
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 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product Identification
• product identifier
• supplier/manufacturer contact
information
• intended use of product
2. Hazardous Ingredients
• Concentration of hazardous
ingredients and their
toxicological properties
3. Health Hazard Information
• Effects of exposure
• Symptoms of over exposure
4. First Aid Measures

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 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

5. Physical Data
• Colour, odour, specific gravity,
density, vapour pressure etc.

6. Fire/Explosion Data
• UFL, LFL, means of extinction

7. Reactivity Data
• Conditions, hazardous
decomposition products.

8. Safe Handling Measures

• Storage, use, disposal
requirements
• ppe

9. Preparation Data
• Date of preparation
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 ROUTES OF ENTRY
Exposure occurs when the toxic substance either comes
in CONTACT with and/or ENTERS the body.
Exposure occurs through the following 4 ROUTES OF
ENTRY.
Inhalation, Absorption (Skin or eyes), Ingestion, Injection

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 REMEMBER

• Before using a new product, always read the

label and material safety data sheet!
• Ensure you know how to use, wear and care
for any personal protective equipment
provided to you.
• Read and follow the instructions!

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 CONCLUSION

Remember the person most responsible

for your health and safety is you!

If you have any questions, speak to your Supervisor,

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