WHMIS TRAINING INTRODUCTION WHMIS is a Canadawide system

WHMIS TRAINING

INTRODUCTION • WHMIS is a Canada-wide system designed to provide information on how to safely USE, STORE, and HANDLE workplace hazardous materials. • WHMIS legislation makes EMPLOYERS responsible for providing their workers with work-specific training and education regarding hazardous products

INTRODUCTION • WHMIS Training will help employees gain the ability to recognize hazardous products used on the work site • Once hazardous products are recognized training will assist employees how to: 1. Locate information on the hazards and 2. Utilize proper handling techniques for these materials

LEGISLATION • WHMIS is enforced by a combination of federal and provincial legislation. Federal legislation requires suppliers/importers of hazardous materials (controlled products) to provide adequate labels and MSDSs as a condition of sale and importation. • Federal, provincial, and territorial Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation requires employers to provide labels, MSDSs, and worker education programs in the workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPLIERS AND EMPLOYERS

HAZARDOUS PRODUCT ACT The Hazardous Product Act has issued regulations identifying: 1. What is a controlled product? 2. Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS] required for the sale of controlled product 3. Information to be disclosed on an MSDS 4. Ingredient disclosure and identity 5. Labeling requirements of controlled products

CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS A “Controlled Product” is defined as: product, material or substance Any determined in accordance with Part IV of the Controlled Products Regulations to be included in the classes listed in Schedule II of the Hazardous Products Act.

WHMIS WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS I NFORMATION SYSTEM

WHMIS OBJECTIVES • Identify Hazardous materials on the work site • Improve the communication of health hazard information of materials used on the work site • Protect employees from exposure to hazardous materials through safety equipment, training, and procedures

CONSUMER PRODUCTS • Consumer products can be controlled products under WHMIS • Products such as Bleach, WD 40, Paint and Glue are controlled products and therefore are subject to the WHMIS regulations

3 BASIC ELEMENTS OF WHMIS • Site Specific Training and Education • Product Labels • Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS]

CONTROLLED PRODUCTS • WHMIS defines all substances which fall within the WHMIS criteria as “Controlled Products” whether they are substances which are brought into the worksite or are produced there. • These products must have labels and a Material Safety Data Sheet [MSDS]

WHMIS SYMBOLS CONTROLLED PRODUCTS WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS

WHMIS SYMBOLS CLASS A: COMPRESSED GAS This class includes compressed gases, dissolved gases, and gases liquefied by compression or refrigeration

WHMIS SYMBOLS CLASS B: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL This class includes solids, liquids, and gases capable of catching fire in the presence of a spark or open flame under normal working conditions.

WHMIS SYMBOLS CLASS C: OXIDIZING MATERIAL These materials increase the risk of fire if they come in contact with flammable or combustible materials.

WHMIS SYMBOLS CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL Division 1: Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects These materials can cause death or immediate injury when a person is exposed to small amounts. Examples: sodium cyanide, hydrogen sulphide

WHMIS SYMBOLS CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL Division 2: Materials Causing Other Toxic EFFECTS These materials can cause life-threatening and serious long-term health problems as well as less severe but immediate reactions in a person who is repeatedly exposed to small amounts.

WHMIS SYMBOLS CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL Division 3: Biohazardous Infectious MATERIAL These materials contain harmful micro-organisms that have been classified into Risk Groups 2, 3, and 4 as determined by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Medical Research Council of Canada.

WHMIS SYMBOLS CLASS E: CORROSIVE MATERIAL This class includes caustic and acid materials that can destroy the skin or eat through metals. Examples: sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid

WHMIS SYMBOLS CLASS F: DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIAL These products may self-react dangerously (for example, they may explode) upon standing or when exposed to physical shock or to increased pressure or temperature, or they emit toxic gases when exposed to water.

MULTIPLE HAZARDS A controlled product can have multiple hazards associated with it Example: Methanol

SUPPLIER LABELS • All WHMIS content in a Supplier Label must be within the standard dashed WHMIS border. • Information contained on a Supplier Label must be in English and French, and include: 1. Product Identifier 2. Supplier Identifier 3. Hazard Symbols 4. MSDS Statement 5. Risk Phrases 6. First Aid Measures 7. Precautionary Measures May also include Trade Secret Exemption (if applicable) 3 yr exemption

WORKPLACE LABELS Information on a Workplace Label includes: • Product Identifier • Information on the Hazards and Safe Handling • Statement that an MSDS is Available • Workplace labels are required on containers for each controlled product produced and used on-site, • On secondary containers after a product has been transferred from the original container, and • On containers where the supplier label is missing or not readable

OTHER LABELS Other labels that may indicate that a product is controlled can include: Transportation of Dangerous Goods [TDG] labels NFPA or HMIS labels

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS [MSDS] Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS] are technical documents that provide detailed and comprehensive information on controlled products. Information provided includes: • Health Effects of Exposure • Hazard Evaluation regarding handling, storage and use • Measures to protect employees who may be at risk of exposure • Emergency Procedures

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS [MSDS] A properly prepared WHMIS Material Safety Data Sheet must have the following information 1. Product Identity 2. Hazardous Ingredients 3. Physical and Chemical Data 4. Fire and Explosive Data 5. Reactivity Data 6. Toxicological Properties 7. Preventative Measures 8. First Aid Measures 9. Preparation Data

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS [MSDS] • When there is a change in the information or new information is added, the Material Safety Data Sheet [MSDS] must be revised. This is the responsibility of the producer of the controlled product. • A Material Safety Data Sheet [MSDS] must be updated and replaced every three years, whether or not there any changes in the information

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS [MSDS] • Material Safety Data Sheet format will vary from supplier to supplier • A Material Safety Data Sheet [MSDS] is compliant with WHMIS as long a s all necessary information is disclosed. • You may have a 9 -section or a 16 -section Material Safety Data Sheet • Familiarize yourself where the Material Safety Data Sheets are kept within your worksite

SUPPLIER’S RESPONSIBILITIES • To classify a product as a controlled or uncontrolled product • Apply supplier label to all controlled products sold • Provide a Material Safety Data Sheet [MSDS] for controlled products provided

EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES To provide the employee with: • Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS] • Workplace Labels • WHMIS Training

EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY • To participate in WHMIS training • To apply the knowledge in the workplace

PHYSICAL STATES OF CHEMICALS • Solids • Liquid / Mists / Vapours • Gases

ROUTES OF ENTRY Hazardous Materials can enter the body through • Inhalation • Ingestion • Absorption • Injection

CONTROL OF HAZARDS Hazards in the workplace can be controlled • At the Source • Along the Path • At the Worker

TYPES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • • Eye Glasses Face Shields Apron Dust Mask Cartridge Respirator Gloves Supplied Air Respirator • Chemical Footwear • Full Body Suit

CHOOSING THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • Consult the Materials Safety Data Sheet [MSDS] • Review Supplier Label or Workplace Label on the controlled product being used • Ask your supervisor for assistance if necessary