WHMIS Refresher School Staff
Learning Outcomes Purpose of WHMIS Exemptions of WHMIS Hazards of controlled products Contents of supplier and workplace labels and material safety data sheets Purpose and significance of the information contained on labels and a material safety data sheet Type of workplace label used at YRDSB Location and updating of material safety data sheets binders for controlled products used in the workplace Procedures to be followed in case of an emergency involving a controlled product York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Purpose of WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Provides Information on Hazardous Materials used in Workplace Facilitates the Process of Hazard Identification Ensures Consistency of Information in all Canadian Workplaces York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Supplier Responsibilities Classify the product Apply supplier label Provide material safety data sheet So we know what we are dealing with! York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Employer Responsibilities Ensure all hazardous materials are labeled Obtain and update MSDS’s Provide worker education/training York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Worker Responsibilities Participate in WHMIS training programs Use personal protective equipment (PPE) Contact your supervisor if you need more information on hazardous materials York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Exclusions Under WHMIS York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Controlled by other Legislation explosives radioactive materials York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
: Controlled by other Legislation domestic goods cosmetics York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Controlled by other Legislation food & food additives drugs & diagnostic chemicals York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Controlled by other Legislation pesticides hazardous waste York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
WHMIS Hazard Symbols A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL as defined by the Hazardous Products Act is a controlled product , material, or substance specified by the Controlled Products Regulation and included in any of the following six hazard classes. How do you know if a material is a controlled product under WHMIS? It falls under one or more of the following hazard classes… York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class A: Compressed Gas Characteristics Gas inside cylinder is under pressure The cylinder may explode if heated or damaged Sudden release of high pressure gas streams may puncture skin and cause fatal embolism York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
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Class B: Flammable and Combustible Material Characteristics May burn or explode when exposed to heat, sparks or flames Flammable: burns readily at room temperature Combustible: burns when heated York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class B: Flammable and Combustible Material Characteristics May burn or explode when exposed to heat, sparks or flames Flammable: burns readily at room temperature Combustible: burns when heated York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class B: Flammable and Combustible Material Precautions Store away from Class C (oxidizing materials) Store away from sources of heat, sparks or flames Always dispense safely by using a fume hood Always use bonding cables to prevent static discharge York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class C: Oxidizing Material Characteristics Can cause other materials to burn or explode by providing oxygen May burn skin and eyes on contact York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class C: Oxidizing Material Precautions Store away from Class B (flammable and combustible) materials Store away from sources of heat and ignition Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class D, Division 1 Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects Characteristics May cause immediate death or serious injury if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class D, Division 1 Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects Precautions Avoid inhaling gas or vapours Avoid skin and eye contact Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing Do not eat, drink or smoke near these materials Wash hands after handling York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class D, Division 2 Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects Characteristics May cause death or permanent injury following repeated or long- term exposure May irritate eyes, skin and breathing passages May lead to chronic lung problems and skin sensitivity May cause liver or kidney damage, cancer, birth defects or sterility York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class D, Division 2 Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects Precautions Avoid inhaling gas or vapours Avoid skin and eye contact Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing Do not eat, drink or smoke near these materials Wash hands after handling York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class D, Division 3 Biohazardous Infectious Material Characteristics Contact with microbiological agents (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi and their toxins) may cause illness or death York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class D, Division 3 Biohazardous Infectious Material Precautions Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing Work with these materials in designated areas Disinfect area after handling Wash hands after handling York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class E: Corrosive Material Characteristics Will burn eyes and skin on contact Will burn tissues of respiratory tract if inhaled 1 7 14 York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class E: Corrosive Material Precautions Store acids and bases in separate areas Avoid inhaling these materials Avoid contact with skin and eyes Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material Characteristics May be unstable, reacting dangerously to jarring, compression, heat or exposure to light May burn, explode or produce dangerous gases when mixed with incompatible materials York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material Precautions Store away from heat Avoid shock and friction Wear the recommended protective equipment and clothing York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
Supplier Label Product Identifier Risk Phrases Precautions Hazard Symbols Reference to MSDS First Aid Supplier Information Border Bilingual York Region District School Board WHMIS Refresher – School Staff Health & Safety Human Resource Services
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