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WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.

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1 WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

2 WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) The 3 components to the WHMIS system are: 1. MSDS 2. Worker Education 3. Labels on all Products

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4 WHMIS SYMBOLS

5 WHMIS Labels 1. Compressed Gas ex. Helium, propane 2. Flammable/Combustible ex: methane gas, acetone 3. Oxidizing Material ex: Chromic Acid 4. Poisonous Infectious (Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects) ex: cyanide 5. Poisonous Infectious (Other Toxic Effects) ex: mercury, lead 6. Biohazardous Infectious ex: needles 7. Corrosive Materials ex: degreaser 8. Dangerously Reactive ex: pure sodium

6 HHPS Symbols (Hazardous Household Product Symbols) HOUSEHOLD! Levels of Severity (Danger, Warning and Caution)

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8 Classes of Fires

9 Class: Type A Fire Wood/ paper fires Extinguish with Type A Fire Extinguisher (Water) or Type ABC Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical)

10 Class: Type B Fire Fires of flammable liquids (ex. Oil) Extinguish with Type B Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical) or Type ABC Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical)

11 Class: Type C Fire Electrical Fires Extinguish with Type C Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical) or Type ABC Fire Extinguisher (CO 2 or Dry Chemical)


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