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WHMIS 2015 WHMIS 2015 Welcome to WHMIS 2015. 1 WHMIS 2015 Overview WHMIS 2015 Introduction Labels Classifications Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Summary Over the next little while we will be covering the introduction of WHMIS 2015, the new
Welcome to WHMIS 2015. 1
WHMIS 2015 Introduction Labels Classifications Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Summary
Over the next little while we will be covering the introduction of WHMIS 2015, the new labels, the updated way of classifying chemicals and the Safety Data Sheets. 2
WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System It is Canada’s nation-wide workplace hazard communication standard and has been in effect since 1988. 3
IMPLEMENTATION OF GHS in CANADA. The goal of GHS is to standardize classification rules for dangerous goods as well as safety data sheets (SDS’s) and supplier labels around the world in order to improve protection of human health and environmental awareness. WHMIS 2015 has:
In February 2015, WHMIS was modified to align with the Globally Harmonized System
The GHS was developed by the United Nations to help standardize hazard communications around the world. The changes to WHMIS align the hazard classification and communication standards of WHMIS with those of the United States and other Canadian trading partners. WHMIS 2015 has:
Safety Data Sheets).
The roles and responsibilities for suppliers, employers and workers remain the same. 4
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➢ Suppliers must fully comply with either WHMIS 2015 or WHMIS 1988 requirements, not a combination ➢ Workers must be educated about the new WHMIS 2015 ➢ Most workers will also need to be familiar with WHMIS 1988 because workplaces may still be using WHMIS 1988 hazard classifications, labels, and Material Safety Data Sheets .
WHMIS 2015 has come into effect with a transition period that lasts several years. During this time, suppliers must fully comply with either WHMIS 2015 or WHMIS 1988 requirements, not a combination of the two. To work safely, workers must be educated about WHMIS 2015. Most workers will also need to be familiar with WHMIS 1988 because workplaces may still be using WHMIS 1988 hazard classifications, labels, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). 6
After a hazardous product has been classified, health and safety information about the product must be communicated within the workplace through a 3-part system that includes:
Together these key components ensure that everyone in the workplace have the information and knowledge necessary to store, handle, use and dispose of hazardous products safely.
Product Labels Safety Data Sheets Worker Education Programs
After a hazardous product has been classified, health and safety information about the product must be communicated within the workplace through a 3-part system that includes:
Together these key components ensure that everyone in the workplace have the information and knowledge necessary to store, handle, use and dispose of hazardous products safely. 7
Safety Data Sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will now be referred to as: Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The GHS standardizes the minimum amount of information and formatting of SDSs into a strict 16-section document with a specific order
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Everyone in the workplace has responsibilities under WHMIS. This includes the suppliers of the hazardous products, the employers and the workers. Lets discuss these in more detail. 9
Everyone has their own responsibilities, click on the images to learn more. Supplier Under WHMIS, those who manufacture, import, sell or distribute hazardous products are referred to as suppliers. Suppliers must: Attach a supplier label to the containers of hazardous products they sell or produce. Provide a SDS for each hazardous product they sell or produce. An employer who imports or produces a hazardous product for their own use is considered to be the supplier of that hazardous product and must meet the supplier’s responsibilities related to supplier labels and SDS's. Employer Employers must: Ensure that all containers of hazardous products in the workplace are properly labeled (supplier labels, workplace labels, or other acceptable means of identification, as acceptable) Ensure that a SDS is readily available for each hazardous product in the workplace Provide every worker who works with, or in proximity to a hazardous product, with general WHMIS education about product labels and SDSs 10
Provide workers with the workplace specified training necessary to work safely with,
Employees Workers must: Participate in all training provided by the employer so that they understand how to read product labels and SDSs and know how to store, handle, use and dispose of specified hazardous products safely. Consistently use the information and education they have been provided with in
Inform employers of any unsafe conditions related to the storage, handling, use or disposal of hazardous products in the workplace, including missing or damaged labels. 10
WHMIS 2015 excludes:
WHMIS 2015 excludes:
Act which are radioactive.
and is intended for disposal.
Many of these products are covered under other legislation. It is important to note that while a product may be exempt from the requirement to have a WHMIS label and SDS, employers are still responsible for protecting the health and safety of workers, and must still provide education and training on health effects, safe use, and storage of exempt products. 11
WHMIS legislation requires that hazardous products in the workplace be properly labeled at all times. Labels are the worker’s first source of information about the hazards associated with a product. The two main types of labels are:
WHMIS legislation requires that hazardous products in the workplace be properly labeled at all times. Labels are the worker’s first source of information about the hazards associated with a product and must outline the basic precautions to work safely with, or in proximity to, the product. The two main types of labels are:
The supplier is responsible for labeling the hazardous products they provide. Employers are responsible for making sure that the hazardous products that come into the workplace have a supplier label, and they are responsible for preparing and applying a workplace label, when required. NEVER use unlabeled material. DO NOT assume that you know what the product is. If a container is unlabeled or has a damaged label, you must tell a supervisor. A workplace label should be created and attached to the product container before use. 12
Every hazardous product received at a Canadian workplace must have a supplier label attached to it. Supplier labels include the product name, pictogram, signal word, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and supplier information. Supplier labels must be written in English and French. Labels must be easy to read, and durable. If the hazardous product is always used in the container with the supplier label, no other label is required.
Every hazardous product received at a Canadian workplace must have a supplier label attached to it. Under WHMIS, it is the supplier’s responsibility to ensure that the supplier label is attached before the hazardous product is shipped. Supplier labels include the product name, pictogram(s), signal word, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and supplier information. The pictogram(s) signal word and hazard statements must be grouped together. Labels may also include supplemental information, such as a list of the hazardous ingredients in the product. Supplier labels must be written in English and French. They may be bilingual, or available as two separate labels (one English and one French). Labels must be easy to read, and durable. If the label is lost, damaged, or no longer legible, the product must be relabelled. If the hazardous product is always used in the container with the supplier label, no other label is required. 13
Click of each of the supplier label elements to learn more about each one. Product Identifier The product identifier may be identified by brand name, chemical name, common name, generic name, or trade name. The product name on the supplier label must be exactly as it appears on the container as on the SDS. Hazard Pictograms The supplier label will include a pictogram (image) for each hazard associated with the product. Pictograms are determined by the hazard classification of the product. There are 9 pictograms. Note that no pictogram is assigned to some hazard classes, and some less sever categories, so there may be supplier labels that do not include a pictogram. (Supplier labels that are in accordance with WHMIS 1998 will use the older WHMIS hazard symbols instead of the new pictograms.) Signal Words The signal word alerts you about the degree of hazard of the product. There are only two signal words: “Danger” is used if the hazard of sever; “Warning” is used if the hazard is less severe. If a signal word is assigned to a hazard class and category, it must be shown on the label, and included in section 2 (Hazard Identification) of the 14
(Supplier labels that are in accordance with WHMIS 1998 will not future a signal word.) Hazard Statements Hazard statements are standardized sentences that describe the nature of the hazard posed by the product. Examples: Fatal if swallowed Extremely flammable gas Causes eye irritation May cause cancer The wording of the statement helps to describe the degree of hazard. For example, “may cause cancer” is more hazardous than “suspected of causing cancer”. The supplier label must include a hazard statement for each hazard associated with the
(Supplier labels that are in accordance with WHMIS 1988 include “risk phrases” instead of standardised hazard statements. The risk phrases are not harmonised with the GHS.) Precautionary Statements Precautionary statements are standardised statements are standardized statements that describe measures to be taken to avoid exposure or to minimize the harmful effects of exposure. Precautionary statements can include instructions about storage, handling, first aid, personal protective equipment and emergency measures. There are five types of precautionary statements: General Example: Keep container tightly closed Prevention Example: Wear respiratory protection Response (including first aid) Example: DO NOT induce vomiting Storage Example: Store in a dry place Disposal Example: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. (Supplier labels that are in accordance with WHMIS 1988 include precautionary statements but these statements are not harmonized with the GHS. WHMIS 1998 supplier labels include a separate section for first aid measures.) 14
Supplemental Information Some supplemental label information is required based on the classification of the hazardous products. For example, if the product is a mixture including an ingredient that has unknown toxicity at identified concentration levels, then the label must include a statement indicating the percent of that ingredient. Other types of supplementary information may include information about precautionary statements, hazards not yet included in the GHS, physical state, or route of exposure. The supplemental information must not contradictor or detract from the standardised information on the label. Supplier Identifier The label must provide the name, address and telephone number of the Canadian manufacture or the Canadian importer. There are two exceptions to this requirement: Where the hazardous product is being sold by a distributor, the distributor may replace the name, address and telephone number of the initial supplier with their
Where an importer imports a hazardous product for use in their own Canadian workplace, and is not selling the hazardous product, the importer may retain the name, address and telephone number of the foreign supplier on the SDS instead of replacing it with their own contact information. 14
Click of each of the supplier label elements to learn more about each one. Product Identifier The product identifier may be identified by brand name, chemical name, common name, generic name, or trade name. The product name on the supplier label must be exactly as it appears on the container as on the SDS. Hazard Pictograms The supplier label will include a pictogram (image) for each hazard associated with the product. Pictograms are determined by the hazard classification of the product. There are 9 pictograms. Note that no pictogram is assigned to some hazard classes, and some less sever categories, so there may be supplier labels that do not include a pictogram. (Supplier labels that are in accordance with WHMIS 1998 will use the older WHMIS hazard symbols instead of the new pictograms.) Signal Words The signal word alerts you about the degree of hazard of the product. There are only two signal words: “Danger” is used if the hazard of sever; “Warning” is used if the hazard is less severe. If a signal word is assigned to a hazard class and category, it must be shown on the label, and included in section 2 (Hazard Identification) of the 15
(Supplier labels that are in accordance with WHMIS 1998 will not future a signal word.) Hazard Statements Hazard statements are standardized sentences that describe the nature of the hazard posed by the product. Examples: Fatal if swallowed Extremely flammable gas Causes eye irritation May cause cancer The wording of the statement helps to describe the degree of hazard. For example, “may cause cancer” is more hazardous than “suspected of causing cancer”. The supplier label must include a hazard statement for each hazard associated with the
(Supplier labels that are in accordance with WHMIS 1988 include “risk phrases” instead of standardised hazard statements. The risk phrases are not harmonised with the GHS.) Precautionary Statements Precautionary statements are standardised statements are standardized statements that describe measures to be taken to avoid exposure or to minimize the harmful effects of exposure. Precautionary statements can include instructions about storage, handling, first aid, personal protective equipment and emergency measures. There are five types of precautionary statements: General Example: Keep container tightly closed Prevention Example: Wear respiratory protection Response (including first aid) Example: DO NOT induce vomiting Storage Example: Store in a dry place Disposal Example: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. (Supplier labels that are in accordance with WHMIS 1988 include precautionary statements but these statements are not harmonized with the GHS. WHMIS 1998 supplier labels include a separate section for first aid measures.) 15
Supplemental Information Some supplemental label information is required based on the classification of the hazardous products. For example, if the product is a mixture including an ingredient that has unknown toxicity at identified concentration levels, then the label must include a statement indicating the percent of that ingredient. Other types of supplementary information may include information about precautionary statements, hazards not yet included in the GHS, physical state, or route of exposure. The supplemental information must not contradictor or detract from the standardised information on the label. Supplier Identifier The label must provide the name, address and telephone number of the Canadian manufacture or the Canadian importer. There are two exceptions to this requirement: Where the hazardous product is being sold by a distributor, the distributor may replace the name, address and telephone number of the initial supplier with their
Where an importer imports a hazardous product for use in their own Canadian workplace, and is not selling the hazardous product, the importer may retain the name, address and telephone number of the foreign supplier on the SDS instead of replacing it with their own contact information. 15
(select all that apply)
Product Name Pictogram Signal Word Hazard Statement Precautionary Statements Supplier Information
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In accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations, a label must be updated when the supplier becomes aware of any “significant new data”, which is described as: “New data regarding the hazard presented by a hazardous product that changes its classification in a category or subcategory of a hazard class, or result in its classification in another hazard class, or change the ways to protect against the hazard presented by the hazardous product.” Canada Gazette, Part II, Hazardous Products Regulations, Section 5.12 (1) Labels must be updated within 180 days of the supplier being aware of the new
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The Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR), allow suppliers and importers to be exempt from certain label or SDS requirements, in some conditions. This includes:
The Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR), Part 5, Exemptions; allow suppliers and importers to be exempt from certain label or SDS requirements, in some conditions. This includes:
Small Capacity Containers Where the hazardous product is packaged in a container that has a capacity of 100ml
Where the hazardous product is packaged in a container that has a capacity of 3ml or less, where the label interferes with the normal use of the product, are required to have a label that remains durable and legible only while in transport and storage. Outer Containers 18
When hazardous products that are packaged in multi-containers, the outer container does not require a WHMIS label if: The inner container label is visible and legible through the outer container, or The outer container has a label that complies with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations. Bulk Shipment and Unpackaged Hazardous Products Hazardous products sold without packaging of any sort (e.g. bulk oil) are not required to have a label, regardless of whether they are shipped or picked up at the supplier’s
will allow the purchaser to create a label. Complex Mixtures – Ingredients Where hazardous product is a complex mixture or where the product contains an ingredient that is a complex mixture, a supplier may disclose the commonly known generic name of the complex mixture, along with its concentration if the complex mixture is an ingredient of the hazardous product. Symbol Repetition Hazardous products that show a TDG Regulations symbol on the label do not have to include a GHS pictogram for the same hazard. In-Transit Products Hazardous products that were initially loaded outside of Canada and have a final destination outside of Canada are not required to have a SDS or label while being transported through Canada, between import and export destinations. Important to Bring into Compliance A supplier can import a product that does not comply with HPR labeling requirements, if the supplier intends to bring the label into compliance before the product is re-sold in Canada or used in a Canadian workplace. 18
A workplace label is required in certain situations:
transport.
A workplace label is not required when:
the control of the person who decanted it”.
A workplace label is required in certain situations:
immediately)
should be made to replace the original label) A workplace label is not required when:
product into another container will be the only person to use it and will be using all of it within one shift 19
Workplace labels should be written in the language that is most common in the workplace.
Workplace labels require:
Workplace labels should be written in the language that is most common in the workplace 20
WHMIS 2015 arranges hazards into two major groups: 1. physical hazards and 2. health hazards. Within each group are hazard classes. Classes are a way
properties. Some hazard classes may be divided into one or more categories and some may be further divided into sub- categories.
WHMIS 2015 arranges hazards into two major groups: physical hazards and health
adopt the environmental hazards group. However, you may see the environmental classes listed on labels and SDSs because including information about environmental hazards is allowed by WHMIS 2015. Within each group (physical and health) are hazard classes. Classes are a way of grouping together products that have similar properties. Some hazard classes may be divided into one or more categories and some may be further divided into sub-
with category 1 (or sub-category A) being the most hazardous. There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, in the ‘Gases Under Pressure’ hazard class, the hazard categories are "Compressed gas", "Liquefied gas", "Refrigerated liquefied gas" and "Dissolved gas". These classes relate to the physical state of the gas when packaged and do not describe the degree of hazard. 21
Physical Hazard Classes
water, emit flammable gases
WHMIS 2015 has many hazard classes. Most of the hazard classes are common to the GHS and will be used worldwide by all countries that have adopted the GHS. Some hazard classes are specific to WHMIS 2015. Physical Hazard Classes
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Health Hazard Classes
The GHS also defines an Explosive class but this class was not included in WHMIS 2015. In Canada, explosives are covered by
Health Hazard Classes
The GHS also defines an Explosive class but this class was not included in WHMIS
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➢ The hazard class and category of a hazardous product will be provided in Section 2 of the SDS. ➢ Each hazard class or category must use specific pictograms and
what precautionary measures must be taken. ➢ Use the information provided by the label and SDS to be informed and to know how to safely use, handle, store and dispose of the hazardous product..
The hazard class and category of a hazardous product will be provided in Section 2 of the SDS. Each hazard class or category must use specific pictograms and other label elements to indicate the hazard that is present, and what precautionary measures must be taken. Use the information provided by the label and SDS to be informed and to know how to safely use, handle, store and dispose of the hazardous product. 24
WHMIS 2015 includes 9 pictograms (images), each assigned to specific hazard classes
its points” border with a black symbol inside, set against a white background. The exception to the rule is the biohazardous infectious materials pictogram, which has a black, circular boarder. Flame over Circle The flame over circle pictogram indicates that the product is Oxidizing (liquids, solids, gases). Oxidizers can increase the risk or intensity of a fire by providing ready access to oxygen. Oxidizers should not be used or stored near flammable materials, or close to a source of ignition. Exploding Bomb This pictogram indicates: Self-reactive substances and mixtures Organic peroxides Gas Cylinder The gas cylinder pictogram indicates gases under pressure (e.g. propane). Compressed gas cylinders can explode if they get too hot, or if they are dropped or punctured, releasing their contents and injuring the skin or eyes of workers. Some compressed gases can release extremely cold vapours that can cause “freeze burns”. 25
Skull and Crossbones The skull and crossbones pictogram indicates acute toxicity. It applies to poisonous products that can cause rapid and serious injury or death, even in small amounts. (e.g. hydrogen sulphide). Corrosion This pictogram indicates: Corrosive to metals Skin corrosion Serious eye damage Materials that are very acidic (e.g. battery acid) or very alkaline (e.g. lime) can eat through metal and burn skin on contact. The vapours can also be harmful. Flame The flame pictogram indicates: Flammables (gases, aerosols, liquids, solids) Pyrophoric (liquids, gases, solids) Self-reactive substances and mixtures Self-heating substances and mixtures Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Organic peroxides Flammable materials can catch fire if they are heated or exposed to a source of ignition under normal working conditions. Some materials may burst into flame
friction or impact. Health Hazards This pictogram covers a wide range of health hazards including: Carcinogenicity Germ cell mutagenicity Respiratory sensitization Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure Aspirations hazard Exclamation Mark This pictogram indicates: Acute toxicity (harmful) 25
Irritant (Skin irritation, Eye irritation) Skin sensitization Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (respiratory irritation or drowsiness or dizziness) This pictogram is associated with harm hazards that can irritate the skin or eyes, cause allergic reactions such as a rash, damage your health over a long period of time, or cause other health problems. If the toxic effects become more serious with each exposure, the product is a sensitizer. Biohazardous Materials Biohazardous infectious materials are not classified under the GHS but they are still regulated under WHMIS. This is the only WHMIS pictogram that includes a symbol in a black circle, instead of a red diamond. The biohazardous materials pictogram is most common in hospitals and laboratory settings. 25
Environmental toxins are not regulated under WHMIS 2015. However, you may still see the “dead tree/dead fish” pictogram on supplier labels or SDS's, especially for products imported from other countries. This symbol indicates aquatic toxicity.
Environmental toxins are not regulated under WHMIS 2015. However, you may still see the “dead tree/dead fish” pictogram on supplier labels or SDSs, especially for products imported from other countries. This symbol indicates aquatic toxicity. 26
(drag and drop the correct word in box under each picture)
Health Hazard Exclamation
Acute Toxicity
Corrosive Flammable Oxidizing Health Hazard Exclamation Corrosive Oxidizing Acute Toxicity Flammable
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The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is one of the three key elements of WHMIS, and the main source of information about a hazardous product. To comply with WHMIS, there must be an SDS available for every hazardous product in the workplace. The SDS has more information about the hazardous product than the supplier label does and should be read by workers before they use the product for the first time.
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is one of the three key elements of WHMIS (along with product labels and worker education), and the main source of information about a hazardous product. To comply with WHMIS, there must be an SDS available for every hazardous product in the workplace. The SDS has more information about the hazardous product than the supplier label does and should be read by workers before they use the product for the first time. 28
The SDS tells you:
who made it,
followed,
the product,
The SDS tells you:
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Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of each person by clicking on the image. The supplier of a hazardous product must produce and supply an SDS for that product (in both English and French) and must ensure that the SDS is updated at any time that new, significant information about the product becomes available. The employer is responsible for ensuring that there is an SDS available for each hazardous product in the workplace. SDSs must be readily available to all employees, at all times, at all worksites. SDS's can be provided in electronic form so long as all employees have access to a computer and are trained on using the computer system. A hard copy must also be provided to any employee upon request. The employer must ensure that all SDSs are up-to-date. If a hazardous product is made in the workplace the employer has a responsibility to produce a bilingual SDS for that product. All employees are responsible for taking the time to familiarize themselves with the information found on the SDS for each hazardous product in their work environment. No employee should use a hazardous product before reading the SDS. 30
The SDS includes 16 sections of information which appear in the same
Section 1: Identification Section 2: Hazard identification Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients Section 4: First-aid measures Section 5: Fire-fighting measures Section 6: Accidental release measures Section 7: Handling and storage Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Section 9: Physical and chemical properties Section 10: Stability and reactivity Section 11: Toxicological information Section 12: Ecological information Section 13: Disposal considerations Section 14: Transport information Section 15: Regulatory information Section 16: Other information The SDS includes 16 sections of information which appear in the same order on every SDS: Section 1: Identification Section 2: Hazard identification Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients Section 4: First-aid measures Section 5: Fire-fighting measures Section 6: Accidental release measures Section 7: Handling and storage Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Section 9: Physical and chemical properties Section 10: Stability and reactivity Section 11: Toxicological information Section 12: Ecological information Section 13: Disposal considerations Section 14: Transport information Section 15: Regulatory information Section 16: Other information Lets look into these a little bit more. 31
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Section 1: Identification Identification of the substance or mixture and of the supplier identifies the product, provides information about recommended use and restrictions on use, and includes contact information for the supplier and an emergency phone number. The SDS will include the same product identifier that is used on the GHS product label and may also include other means of identification. Section 2: Hazard identification Hazard identification includes classification, label elements and information about other hazards. Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients Composition/information on ingredients provides the chemical identity for a substance, synonyms, CAS number, and other unique identifiers, impurities and stabilizing additives. If the hazardous product is a mixture, this section will include the chemical identity, synonyms, CAS and concentration for each ingredient that presents a health hazard.
Section 1: Identification Identification of the substance or mixture and of the supplier identifies the product, provides information about recommended use and restrictions on use, and includes contact information for the supplier and an emergency phone number. The SDS will include the same product identifier that is used on the GHS product label and may also include other means of identification. Section 2: Hazard identification Hazard identification includes classification (hazard class and category), label elements (hazard pictogram, the signal word, hazard statement and precautionary statements), and information about other hazards (e.g. thermal hazards). Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients Composition/information on ingredients provides the chemical identity for a substance, synonyms, CAS number, and other unique identifiers, impurities and stabilizing additives. If the hazardous product is a mixture, this section will include the chemical identity, synonyms, CAS and concentration for each ingredient that presents a health hazard. 33
Section 4: First-aid measures First-aid measures describe first aid measures by route of exposure as well as by symptoms/effects. Section 5: Fire-fighting measures Fire-fighting measures provides information about what should and should not be used to extinguish a fire involving the product, identified specific hazards arising from the chemical, and lists special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters. Section 6: Accidental release measures Accidental release measures provide information about protective equipment, emergency procedures, methods and materials for containment and clean up.
Section 4: First-aid measures First-aid measures describe first aid measures by route of exposure as well as by symptoms/effects. Section 5: Fire-fighting measures Fire-fighting measures provides information about what should and should not be used to extinguish a fire involving the product, identified specific hazards arising from the chemical (e.g. the nature of any hazardous combustions products), and lists special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters. Section 6: Accidental release measures Accidental release measures provide information about protective equipment, emergency procedures, and methods and materials for containment and clean up. 34
Section 7: Handling and storage Handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and the conditions for safe storage, including incompatibilities. Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Exposure controls/personal protection contains information about exposure limits, engineering controls and personal protective equipment. Section 9: Physical and chemical properties Physical and chemical properties, lists the chemical's characteristics, including:
Section 7: Handling and storage Handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and the conditions for safe storage, including incompatibilities. Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Exposure controls/personal protection contains information about exposure limits, engineering controls and personal protective equipment. Section 9: Physical and chemical properties Physical and chemical properties, lists the chemical's characteristics, including: Appearance Odor and odor threshold pH Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Viscosity Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Vapor pressure Vapor density 35
Relative density Solubility(ies) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature 35
Section 10: Stability and reactivity Stability and reactivity provides information about reactivity, chemical stability, possible hazardous reactions, conditions to avoid, incompatible materials, and hazardous decomposition products. Section 11: Toxicological information Toxicological Information describes various toxic effects by route of entry, including effects of acute or toxic exposure, carcinogenicity, reproductive effects, and respiratory sensitization.
Section 10: Stability and reactivity Stability and reactivity provides information about reactivity, chemical stability, possible hazardous reactions, conditions to avoid (e.g. vibrations, shock), incompatible materials, and hazardous decomposition products. Section 11: Toxicological information Toxicological Information describes various toxic effects by route of entry, including effects of acute or toxic exposure, carcinogenicity, reproductive effects, and respiratory sensitization. 36
Sections 12-15 cover information related to the environment and transportation. Each of these sections requires the headings to be present on the SDS. The supplier has the
Section 12: Ecological information Ecological information includes information about aquatic and terrestrial toxicity, persistence and degradability, mobility in soil, and bio accumulative potential. Section 13: Disposal considerations Disposal considerations, describes safe handling and methods of disposal, including contaminated packaging Section 14: Transport information Transport information includes the UN number and proper shipping name, hazard classes, and packing group. Section 15: Regulatory information Regulatory information covers the safety, health and environmental regulations specific to the product.
Sections 12-15 cover information related to the environment and transportation. Each of these sections (12-15) requires the headings to be present on the SDS. The supplier has the option not to provide information in these sections. Section 12: Ecological information Ecological information includes information about aquatic and terrestrial toxicity (if available), persistence and degradability, mobility in soil, and bio accumulative potential (tendency to accumulate in the body). Section 13: Disposal considerations Disposal considerations, describes safe handling and methods of disposal, including contaminated packaging Section 14: Transport information Transport information includes the UN number and proper shipping name, hazard classes, and packing group. Section 15: Regulatory information Regulatory information covers the safety, health and environmental regulations specific to the product. Section 16: Other information 37
Other information includes the date of preparation or last revision of the SDS. The SDS must be accurate at the time of sale or import and must be updated when significant new data becomes available. Suppliers must provide this new information at the time of sale. 37
(select all that apply) Identification (Name) Regulatory information Hazard Identification (Pictogram) First Aid measures Handling and Storage Exposure controls/personal protection Ecological Information All except Regulatory Information and Ecological Information 38
The first 11 sections of the SDS are mandatory and they must always be in the same order. (Select the appropriate title and match it to the section).
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11
Physical & Chemical Properties Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Handling & Storage First Aid Measures Exposure Controls & PPE Composition/Info of Ingredients Toxicological Information Stability and Reactivity Identification (Name) Hazard Identification 39
As a worker, you are responsible for actively participating in all health and safety education and instruction presented by your employer, including WHMIS training. WHMIS training should include both general education about WHMIS and workplace-specific WHMIS training related to each hazardous product you may work with, or in proximity to, during the workday.
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