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3 - WHMIS and Safety

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Date: ______________________________________________

Lab Safety WHMIS stands for: W: _____________________________ H: _____________________________ M: _____________________________ I: _____________________________ S: _____________________________

A Canada-wide system designed to give __________________________ & __________________________ information about hazardous materials used in the workplace WHMIS deals with ______________________________________________________ Any substance or material which meets any of the criteria for inclusion in one of the WHMIS Hazard Classes Was created in response to the Canadian workers' right to know about the _______________ and ________________________________ that may be associated with the materials or chemicals they use at work Was created to help stop the __________________________, illnesses, ____________________________, ________________________________, and fires caused by hazardous materials

This applies to all of Canada Became law effective October 31, 1988 Updated in 2015

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Employer Duties Employers are required to establish _____________________________________________ for workers exposed to _____________________________________________ in the workplace Employers must also make sure that the products are _________________________ and that an ________________ is present for each product and that they are readily available to workers Worker Duties Workers are required to _______________________________ in the training programs and to use this information to help them work safely with hazardous materials They may also _______________________________ when _____________________ on containers have been accidentally ____________________________ or no longer _______________________________

Main Components of WHMIS __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

WHMIS Hazard Classes

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WHMIS does not apply to: Nuclear Safety & Control Act Explosives Act Food & Drugs Act

Flame Classifying material that will _____________________ and continue to _________________________ in air if exposed to a source of ignition This class includes gases, aerosols, liquids and solids Includes ____________________________________ materials _______________________________________________________________ Flammable: Flashpoint is _____________________________________ Combustible: Flashpoint is between _______________ and _________________ Flashpoint: the lowest temperature at which a liquid produces enough vapour to ___________________________________ Examples: ______________________________________________________________________________ Risks Fire hazard – will burn if ignited Could ignite spontaneously Could ignite upon mixing with __________________________ or other chemicals Handling & Use Avoid contact with flames, heat, & ignition sources Cap tightly for storage, _______________________________ are flammable Store in flammable ___________________________________________ Store separate from ______________________________________________

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Flame over Circle This symbol identifies material that _______________________ or other ________________________ substances and thereby contributing to the combustion of other flammable materials Examples: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Risks May cause combustibles to explode or react ___________________________________________ Many are ___________________________ & _______________________________ Handling & Use Store away from sources of ___________________________________________ Store separately from ______________________________________________________ Store in non-corroding containers

Gas Cylinder Classifying material which is a gas at normal ______________________ and ________________________, packaged under pressure in a cylinder or other container Many of our laboratories and work areas use cylinders of various sizes and contents Examples: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Risks _________________________________________________________________________ hazard Handling & Use ________________________ cylinder to the wall standing upright with ________________________ when not in use Avoid ______________________________________________ sources Transport using specialized cart Store in cool ventilated area

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Corrosion Corrosive material can attack _________________________ and other substances and can cause permanent damage to ______________________________ and _________________________________ Fumes from these materials can also damage our ___________________________________________ Examples: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Risks Will burn human _____________________ including skin, eyes, nose, mouth, throat & lungs Will _________________________________ many materials particularly metals Handling & Use Wear appropriate ______________________________________________ (gloves, goggles) Work in a well ________________________________________________ When diluting acids, always add ________________________ to ________________________________ Store in non-corroding containers, on non-corroding trays

Exploding Bomb This symbol identifies dangerously explosive or reactive materials These materials may react _______________________________ under certain conditions Few of our work areas use or store these materials Examples: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Risks May be unstable or vigorously ___________________________________________ May ______________________________________________ when shocked or heated Highly reactive with incompatible materials Handling & Use Wear appropriate _______________________________________________ (gloves, goggles) Store away from _______________________________________________________ Keep away from ________________________________________________________

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Skull and Crossbones The skull and cross bones identify acutely toxic material These materials can ______________________________________ our health in a ______________________________________ Examples: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Risks Small quantities may be _____________________________________ May be toxic not only if ___________________________ but also if ___________________________ or ___________________________________ through skin Handling & Use Wear appropriate _______________________________________________ (gloves, goggles) Do not ________________________________________ or inhale, avoid skin contact Avoid creating __________________________________________________________ Handle the exterior of containers as though it is ______________________________________

Health Hazard This symbol is used to identify _________________________ health hazards Hazards include allergic reactions, _________________________________, __________________________________, __________________________________________ Also can damage organs like ____________________, ________________________ Examples: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Risks Materials which have harmful effects after __________________________________ exposures Can also be an ________________________________________________ risk Handling & Use Wear appropriate ________________________________________________ (gloves, goggles) Do not __________________________ or inhale, avoid skin contact Avoid creating ___________________________________________________________________ Handle the exterior of containers as though it is _________________________________________

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Exclamation Mark This symbol is used to identify ________________________ health hazards Hazards cover a wide range of dangers ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Handling & Use Wear appropriate ______________________________________________________ (gloves, goggles) Do not _____________________________ or inhale, avoid skin contact Avoid creating ___________________________________________________________ Handle the exterior of containers as though it is ______________________________________

Biohazardous Infectious Material This distinctive symbol identifies material that presents the risk or danger of ________________________________________ infection on contact Containers for biomedical waste and used _________________________, __________________________ and ____________________________________________ are marked with this symbol Examples: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Risks Infectious materials which may cause ______________________ or ___________________________ Handling & Use Wear appropriate ________________________________________________ (gloves, goggles) Do not ___________________________ or inhale, avoid skin contact Be careful of ________________________________ Handle the exterior of containers as though it is _________________________________________

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Label Types Supplier Labels

Workplace Labels

Are required when: the product is _______________________________________________________ the product is __________________________________ to new container from a stock bottle the supplier label becomes _________________________________________

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Summary documents that provide information about the ___________________________________ of a product and advice about _________________________________________ Provide more detailed hazard information about the product than the ____________________ How to use the product __________________________________________ What to do if _____________________________________ occur

Section

Hazardous Products Regulations Heading

1

Identification

2

Hazard identification (including classification and label text)

3

Composition/information on ingredients

4

First-aid measures

5

Fire-fighting measures

6

Accidental release measures

7

Handling and storage

8

Exposure controls/personal protection

9

Physical and chemical properties

10

Stability and reactivity

11

Toxicological information

12-15 16

Ecological, transport and regulatory information, disposal considerations Other information

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Hazardous Waste Disposal Hazardous wastes will be placed in __________________________________________________________ The OCDSB has a contractor pick-up and process hazardous chemicals on a regular basis No hazardous waste goes down the _______________________________

Spill Clean Up Consult teacher for ______________________________ spill cleaned up If a ___________________________ spill occurs that poses an immediate risk to people, or if someone is injured, it is an EMERGENCY – call the main office and ask for EMS (emergency medical services) The best time to learn about cleaning up a spill is ______________ it happens – read the SDS

Hazardous Household Products Symbols Were developed for people buying and using materials around the ________________________ Most household ______________________________ products and pesticides sold in Canada have warning labels Canadian laws for hazardous household chemicals are regulated by _______________________ Laws for _____________________________ are different

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National Fire Prevention Association Diamond The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the United States uses a standard called NFPA 704 as a chemical hazard label NFPA 704 is called the “_______________________________________” because the diamondshaped sign indicates flammability of a substance Also communicates essential information about how emergency response teams

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