Science 1206 WHMIS_Draft
What is on a WHMIS label?
-name of chemical -hazard symbols -risks -first aid instructions -supplier's name and address
what do you do when you spill a chemical?
-report to teacher -clean up immidiately
What must be on a WHMIS label
1. Name of Chemical 2. WHMIS Symbols 3. Hazards/Precautions 4. First Aid Instructions 5. Reference to MSDS Sheet
How many pieces of information are required on the material data safety sheet?
54
hazard of Poisonous and infectious material
hazard: death
hazard of Corrosive material
hazard: eats through skin, corrodes metals
hazard of other toxic material
hazard: poisonous but not immediate danger
What safety equipment should you wear?
lab coats, gloves, goggles
what should you do when you transfer chemicals?
label all containers
poisonous and infectious material causing other toxic effects
may cause cancer, birth defects or sterility
compressed gas
may explode due to pressure or heat
when can you take your goggles off during an experiment?
never
what can you eat or drink during a lab?
nothing
dangerously reactive material
reacts when subjected to heat, pressure, shock, or contact with water
hazard of compressed gas
hazard: containers explode with hazardous gas
What is WHMIS?
An information system designed to help know more about safety and health hazards of materials that they use in the workplace
What are hazardous materials referred to as?
Controlled products
how do you smell a chemical if you need to?
Do NOT inhale it. use the "wafting" technique
How often do material safety data sheets have to be updated?
Every three years or when new information becomes available
What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet
How many sections are there in material safety data sheets?
Nine sections
What are the seven pieces of information needed on supplier labels?
Product identifier or name, risk phrases, first aid measures, hazard symbols, precautionary statements, supplier ID, reference to an MSDS
What information should be included on a workplace label?
Product identifier, safe handling info, reference to an MSDS
What are the two types of WHMIS labels?
Supplier labels, workplace labels
Who is responsible for classifying all control products that are imported into or sold in Canada?
Suppliers
Who are the three main participants in WHMIS?
Suppliers, employers, workers,
How many pieces of information are found on the workplace label?
Three
What are the three uses of MSDS?
To provide detailed info of the hazards of the project, and important element for developing safe work procedures, a key element of worker education and training
Why was WHMIS created?
To reduce injuries or diseases caused by exposure to hazardous materials used in the workplace
If a product can't be identified with labels what are some other means of identification?
Warning signs like paint or colors, symbols or coding systems
What four questions Should you ask before you use a hazardous products?
What is the hazard of the product? How do I protect myself? What do I do in the case of an emergency? Where can I get more information?
What are the three key elements of WHMIS?
Worker education, labels, MSDS
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
What do WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
oxidizing material
causes other material to burn or combust
bio-hazardous infectious material
contains organisms that affect humans and can cause death
corrosive material
eye and skin irritation upon exposure, severe burns
poisonous and infectious material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
fatal if ingested, inhaled or absorbed
hazard of biohazardous and infectious material
hazard: bacteria and viruses
hazard of oxidizing material
hazard: burn skin or eyes, explode, fire
hazard of flammable material
hazard: burst into flames
flammable and combustible material
will continue to burn after being exposed to flame
