Physical hazard classes and associated categories defined by WHMIS include: Flammable The Flammable Pictogram is an Open Flame. Hazard Classes Flammable gases (Category 1), flammable aerosols (Category 1 and 2), flammable liquids (Category 1, 2 and 3), and flammable solids (Category 1 and 2) Pyrophoric liquids, solids and gases (Category 1) Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category …
Environmental hazard class and associated category defined by WHMIS include: Environment The Environment Pictogram is a dead tree and fish image. Hazard Classes Hazardous to the aquatic environment and hazardous to the ozone layer Hazard Descriptions GHS also defines an Environmental hazards group. This group (and its classes) was not adopted by Canada in WHMIS 2015. However, you …
Health hazard classes and associated categories defined by WHMIS include: Health Hazard The Health Hazard Pictogram is a person with a serious issue. Hazard Classes Respiratory or skin sensitization (Category 1, 1A and 1B) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B and 2) Carcinogenicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B and 2) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B …
Hazardous products can be harmful to your health if you do not limit your exposure to them. As you handle these materials, you’ll need to know whether they are health hazards or physical hazards. A health hazard is the ability of a chemical to affect your health quickly (i.e., burn) or over a long period …
The most effective way to control exposures to hazardous materials is at the source by eliminating, substituting or isolating the hazard. The second best control is along the path. This includes the use of controls such as general ventilation, barriers or shields. The least satisfactory method for controlling a hazard is at the worker. This …
When a material is listed as a hazardous product, the manufacturer must treat the product according to WHMIS regulations. Part of this regulation is to classify it according to a hazard class. WHMIS 2015 has many hazard classes. The class describes the different types of hazards. For example, Flammable Solids is a hazard class. Each …
The hazard pictogram that appears on the supplier label and SDS is very important. It provides you with information about the primary hazard posed by a product. It also indicates whether the product is dangerous to touch or breathe, is easily combustible, unstable or reacts negatively (when mixed) with other materials. Look for a pictogram …
Many products are made and packaged as household or consumer products, and their labelling is slightly different. Because household products often get used in the workplace – it’s important to be familiar with these hazard symbols as well. Just because they are made for household use does not make these products any safer. Examples of …
There are sixteen (16) sections in a Safety Data Sheet and must be in the same set order. The original 9-section Canadian MSDS is replaced by the 16-section SDS. Most of the information from the traditional MSDS is still needed. Additional product details are also required, such as the product’s hazard classifications and a description …
When reading a supplier label, look for consistency between the information elements. Does the hazard pictogram(s) match the risk phrases, and the information on the SDS? Are the precautions and first-aid measures consistent with the hazards? If you have questions, ask your supervisor to contact the supplier. (See the following table for instruction on how …