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WHMIS Update Review Workbook

Revised Edition

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To help with the annual review, IHSA has prepared this WHMIS Update Review Workbook to ensure that all employees have retained basic WHMIS knowledge. For more information, contact IHSA at 905-625-0100, 1-800-263-5024, or fax 905-625-8998.

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Revised, February 2009Reprinted, July 2011

NOTE: This Workbook is for WHMIS update purposes only. By itself, the update is not a substitute for the fi ve-hour WHMIS program available from the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association.

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WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

Annual Update Requirements

In Ontario, the WHMIS legislation that came into effect in 1988 provides not only for initial training, but also for annual updates. These updates should ensure that employees remain familiar with the basic concepts and requirements of WHMIS in general and with the material safety data sheets (MSDSs) of specifi c products they have been using on site to perform their individual jobs.

The update should also provide MSDS-based instruction in the safe handling, storage, and use of new hazardous products that workers will be using in the workplace.

Ministry of Labour inspectors may ask workers whether they have been updated in WHMIS. This requirement for an update does not necessarily demand special, formal training, as long as steps are taken to ensure that workers have remained familiar with basic WHMIS concepts and have been informed of any new hazardous products or materials on the job.

Annual reviews address the worker's "right to know" as mandated by WHMIS. WHMIS relies on three key components to help workers protect themselves from illness and injury: supplier and workplace labels, MSDSs, and worker training. Annual updates are an important part of that training.

As with WHMIS in general, the annual review must be conducted in consultation with the joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative.

The annual review is a minimum requirement. More frequent reviews are required if work conditions change or new information becomes available.

In reviewing WHMIS training and procedures, remember also to check all MSDSs. They must be current and updated by the supplier at least every three years.

In summary, the WHMIS annual review should consist of at least the following.

• Ensure that each employee has retained an understanding of the basic requirements of WHMIS.

• Review MSDSs to ensure they are up to date (updated by supplier within the past three years).

• Conduct a review of MSDSs to ensure that employees have retained information on the MSDS requirements for the specifi c products they use to perform their individual jobs.

• Instruct employees in MSDS information for any new products they have not used before. Then follow up later with regular review of new product information through toolbox talks.

• The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have a health and safety policy and program. This program should include annual WHMIS updates.

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About This Seminar

Welcome to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) overview seminar. The objective of this session is to aid you in indentifying the key elements of WHMIS and meet the generic requirements of the legislation.

By the end of this seminar, you will be able to

► recognize the purpose and necessity of WHMIS in the workplace

► recognize hazardous materials in the workplace and the three main elements of WHMIS

► identify warning labels, six classes of hazardous materials, the symbols, and classifi cations

► locate and use a material safety data sheet (MSDS)

► explain the general duties of the employer to train employees

► identify other components of WHMIS.

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The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a Canada-wide legislated system of providing information on workplace hazardous materials and how to safely use, store and handle them.

Many of the materials in today's workplaces can cause injury, illness or death due to fi re, explosion or other serious accidents if they are not handled properly. WHMIS describes the dangers of these workplace materials and how workers can protect themselves from the hazards associated with them. WHMIS legislation also makes employers responsible for providing their workers with workplace-specifi c training and education.

Each workplace must have a system in place that tells workers what they need to know about the products they work with. This information is found in three ways.

1. Container labels

WHMIS labels act as a warning to alert workers to the hazards involved in using any given hazardous material. These bilingual labels have a distinctive WHMIS slashed border and depict applicable hazard symbols, each appearing within a circle, to help you identify dangers.

Employers must ensure that all hazardous products contain a supplier label before they enter the workplace. If for any reason a product arrives without a label, or is decanted from its original container, employers are responsible for ensuring that a workplace label is attached. Workplace labels may vary considerably in wording and appearance but must all contain information on the product's identity and how to safely handle the material. As well, they must all indicate the availability of an MSDS.

2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

MSDSs describe the hazards of the materials you use on the job. They're developed for each product by its manufacturer or supplier and must be updated every 3 years, or as required by change. Employers must ensure that MSDSs are available to all staff at all times.

3. Employee training

Every employer must explain the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System to its workers and train those who are exposed, or are likely to be exposed to hazardous materials. Training must be workplace specifi c, and must include information on understanding labels, instruction for safe use, storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, and what emergency procedures are involved with each product.

The three main elements of WHMIS—labels, MSDSs, and training—are provided for everyone's benefi t. Read the WHMIS label each time you use any controlled product. Tell your supervisor if a label is damaged or missing. Refer to the MSDS for details about any hazardous product before you use it. And, if you have any questions, ask your supervisor.


Questionnaire

1. The purpose of WHMIS is to provide information on

° a) using and storing workplace hazardous materials

° b) storing workplace hazardous materials

° c) handling hazardous materials

° d) all of the above

2. Hazardous materials include

° a) materials that are toxic, corrosive or dangerously reactive

° b) materials that are fl ammable or combustible

° c) compressed gases


3. List the three main elements of WHMIS.

a) ______________________________________

b) ______________________________________

c) ______________________________________

4. WHMIS supplier labels

° a) act as a warning to alert workers to the hazards of using a given hazardous product

° b) have a distinctive slashed border

° c) must be in both English and French


5. The worker is responsible for attaching supplier labels to products.

° True or ° False

6. Place a checkmark beside the following information that must be contained on a supplier label.

° The identity of the product

° The date the product was shipped

° Hazard symbols

° Supplier/manufacturer name, address

° A list of those workers who may use the product safely

° First aid directions

° Precautions and storage instructions

° A statement absolving the manufacturer of responsibility for accidents resulting from use of the product

° References to the MSDS


7. Workplace labels are required when

° a) the product is decanted from its original container

° b) when a bulk shipment arrives without a supplier label

° c) if a material is produced on site


8. Workplace labels must contain the product's identity, information on safe handling, and the availability of MSDS.

° True or ° False

9. Which of the following are classes of hazardous products?

° Flammable and combustible material

° Poisonous and infectious material

° Perfectly safe to use material

° Oxidizing material

° Corrosive material

° Always fatal material

° Dangerously reactive material

° Compressed gas

10. Employer responsibilities under WHMIS include ensuring

° a) that products are properly labelled and workers are trained in their safe use

° b) that all controlled products have an MSDS available for employee review

° c) that the joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative is consulted concerning the training program


11. If a worker fi nds a product with a torn or illegible label, or if it has no label, they must

° a) Report it to their supervisor.

° b) Call the supplier immediately.

° c) Consider the product is safe to use.

° d) Call 911 and leave the building.

12. MSDSs must be prepared for all controlled products and updated every 3 years.

° True or ° False

13. Employers must supply WHMIS training only to those workers who are exposed to hazardous materials on a daily basis.

° True or ° False

14. Who is responsible for enforcing WHMIS provincially?

° a) Ministry of Labour inspectors

° b) The fi re marshall

° c) The Disease Control Institute

° d) The employer


Group Activity

Match the symbols in the left column with the classifi cation on the right.

Compressed gas

Flammable and combustible material

Oxidizing material

Serious and immediate effects

Materials causing other toxic effects

Biohazard infectious material

Corrosive material

Dangerously reactive material


Group Activity

Using the MSDS on the next page, review and answer the following questions.

1. What personal protective equipment is required to use this product?

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2. What materials should you avoid when using this product?

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3. What are the storage requirements for this product?

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4. What are the effects of this product on eyes? Skin?

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5. What are the chronic effects of exposure to this product?

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6. What emergency and fi rst aid procedures are required should this product make contact with skin?

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7. How should this product be handled?

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WHMIS Overview

IMPORTER PRODUCER

MSDS LABEL

EMPLOYER

EDUCATION

SUPPLIER

INFORMED WORKER


Supplier Label

HAZARD SYMBOL or SYMBOLS: Symbols that correspond to the classes, and where applicable, divisions under which the controlled product falls. The symbols immediately alert label readers to the product hazards.

PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: Identifi cation of the material by chemical name, common name, generic name, trade name, brand name, code name or code number.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: The essential measures to be taken when using, handling or working in the presence of a controlled product.

REFERENCE TO THE MSDS:A statement to the effect that an MSDS is available, reminding label readers of the more comprehensive source of information.

RISK PHRASES: Phrases that explain the nature of the hazard and the risks involved in misusing the product beyond the risks conveyed by the symbols.

SLASHED BORDER:Readily identifi es the label as WHMIS.

BILINGUAL TEXT: Provides information in Canada's two offi cial languages—English and French.

FIRST AID MEASURES:Phrases explaining the measures to be taken in case of an acute exposure.

SUPPLIER IDENTIFIER:Name of the supplier of the controlled product.

RISK PHRASES:DANGER! Extremely Flammable and explosive gas.Contact with liquid causes frostbite.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:Keep away from heat.Keep valve closed, do not drop.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTEYE: Face shield and gogglesGLOVES: NeopreneContainer hazardous when empty.

FIRST AID:EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult MD.SKIN: Flush with warm water. Remove contaminated clothing.INHALATION: Remove patient to fresh air.

ICG Propane444 St. Mary Ave.,Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3T7

Refer to Material SafetyData Sheet

FRANÇAIS AU VERSO

PROPANE


Workplace Label

Super Cleaner

► Wear safety gloves.

► Do not mix with oxidizing materials.

► See MSDS for further information.

Workplace labels must contain:

► the product identifi cation

► precautionary measures

► reference to MSDS.


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WHMIS Update ReviewThis acknowledges that

___________________________________has completed the WHMIS Update Review.

Instructor __________________________Date ______________________________Organization ________________________

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Questionnaire Answers:

1. d) all of the above


3. a) Labelsb) MSDSsc) Training


5. False

6. The identity of the productHazard symbolsSupplier/manufacturer name, addressFirst Aid directionsPrecautions and storage instructionsReferences to the MSDS


8. True

9. Flammable and combustible materialPoisonous and infectious materialOxidizing materialCorrosive materialDangerously reactive materialCompressed gas


11. a) Report it to their supervisor.

12. True

13. False

14. a) Ministry of Labour inspectors

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