WHMIS 2015 Training Module 2017
Table of Contents 1. WHMIS 2015 a. What is WHMIS 2015 b. What are the Changes c. Aligning WHMIS with GHS 2. Responsibilities a. Government b. Supplier/Manufacturers Responsibilities c. Employer Responsibilities d. Worker Responsibilities 3. WHMIS 2015 Hazard Classification a. Physical Hazards b. Health Hazards c. Hazard Category d. Pictograms 4. Workplace Labels a. Supplier Label b. Workplace Labels 5. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) a. Sections b. Updates 6. Consumer Products a. Consumer Product symbols 7. Coping with Emergencies 8. On-Site Resources 9. Health Hazards 10. Routes of Entry 11. Hazardous Waste 12. Conclusion 2
WHMIS 2015 Your Right to Know Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) + Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) = WHMIS 2015 3
What is WHMIS 2015 WHMIS has aligned with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). GHS is a worldwide system and its goal is to have; A common set of rules for classifying hazardous products A common set of rules for labels And a standard format for Safety Data Sheets around the world. GHS does not replace WHMIS but does introduce important changes. 4
What is WHMIS 2015 WHMIS 2015 is currently in force meaning that suppliers may begin following the new requirements for labels and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous products. Now until May 31, 2017 suppliers can use WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015 to classify and communicate hazards. Suppliers are only allowed to use one system. 5
What are the Changes There are two elements of change: 1. Classification of the hazards of chemicals Two major hazard groups are health hazards and physical hazards. Environmental hazards are not yet adopted by WHMIS 2015 however you may see the environmental classes on labels and Safety Data Sheets. 2. Communication of the hazards and precautionary information using Safety Data Sheets and labels. Labels-certain information will appear on the label (chemical identity, hazard statement, signal work and symbols) Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)-will eventually replace MSDSs 6
Aligning WHMIS with GHS helps to: Enhance the protection of worker health and safety by having improved and consistent hazard information. Encourage safe transport, handling, and use of hazardous products. Promote better emergency response. Promote regulatory efficiency and compliance. Facilitate international trade. 7
WHMIS 2015 Ensures that your right to know about hazardous material in your workplace is given to you in three (3) ways: 1. Labels-Supplier and Workplace 2. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 3. Education and Training 8
Responsibilities Government Federal legislation ensures that WHMIS is applied consistently across Canada; Applies to Suppliers of hazardous materials Sets the framework for the Hazardous Products Act and the Right to Know regarding exposure to hazardous materials on the job. Provincial legislation provides the operating details that enable WHMIS to be enforced. 9
Responsibilities Suppliers and Manufacturers Must ensure the appropriate classification of hazardous products. When product is considered to be a hazardous product "the supplier must label the product or container. Must supply s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to their customers. 10
Responsibilities Employer Educate and train workers on the hazards and safe use of products. Ensure the hazardous products are properly labelled. Prepare workplace labels, as needed. Provide access to up-to-date SDSs to workers. Ensure appropriate control measures are in place to protect the health and safety of workers. Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees. 11
Responsibilities Workers Participate in WHMIS education and training programs. Inform management about damaged or missing supplier labels. Be aware of the location of MSDS and SDS and notify management of any invalid or missing MSDS or SDS. Use PPE and handle controlled products in a safe manner. Participate in identifying and controlling hazards. 12
WHMIS 2015 Hazard Classification As you saw in WHMIS 1988 hazards were classified in 6 classes. WHMIS 2015 assigned hazardous products into one of two groups: 1. Physical Hazards 2. Health Hazards Each group is then further categorized into Classes, Categories, Types and Subtypes. 13 Physical Hazard Group Category (1, 2 etc) Hazard Class Type (A, B, etc) Subcategory (A, B, etc) Health Hazard Group Category (1, 2 etc) Hazard Class Subcategory (A, B, etc) Type (A, B, etc)
Physical Hazards Hazard materials are classified into this group based on their physical or chemical properties. Flammability, reactivity or corrosiveness are properties that distinguish this group. Physical hazard classes include: Flammable gases, aerosols, liquids and solids. Oxidizing gases, liquids and solids. Gases under pressure Self-reactive substances and mixtures Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases. 14 Organic peroxides Corrosive to metals Combustible dust Physical hazards not otherwise classified Pyrophoric gases, liquids, solids Self-Heating Substances and Mixtures
Health Hazards Hazards materials are classified into this group based on their ability to cause health effects such as eye irritation, respiratory sensitization, or cancer. Health hazard classes include: Acute Toxicity Skin Corrosion/Irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity 15 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Aspiration hazard Simple asphyxiants Biohazardous infectious materials Health hazards not otherwise classified.
Hazard Category Each Hazard class has at least one hazard category. The hazard categories are assigned a number (e.g. 1, 2, etc) Categories may also be called types which are assigned a letter (e.g. A, B, etc.) Sub-categories are listed and are identified with a number and a letter (e.g. 1A and 1B) 16 Category 1-Most hazardous within its class Category 1 is further divided, Category 1A within the same class is a greater hazard than Category 1B. Category 2 within the same hazard class is more hazardous than category 3, and so on.
Review Hazard Group-the two major hazard groups include physical and health. Hazard Class-the description of the hazard that the product presents. Hazard Category-uses a number or letter to indicate the severity of the hazard present. 17
Pictograms Pictograms are graphic images that are designed to show the user of a hazardous product and what type of hazard is present. Pictograms are assigned to specific classes or categories. Most pictograms have a distinctive red square, set on one of its points, as a border. Inside the border is a symbol that represents the potential hazard. Not all hazard classes and categories require a pictogram. 18
WHMIS 2015-Pictograms 19
Pictogram Flame This category includes: Flammable gases, aerosols, solids, gases Self-heating substances and mixtures Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Type B, C, D,E,F) Organic peroxides (Type B,C,D,E,F) 20
Pictogram Exploding Bomb This category includes: Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Type A and B) Organic peroxides (Type A and B) 21
Pictogram Exploding Bomb This category includes: Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Type A and B) Organic peroxides (Type A and B) 22
Pictogram Exclamation Mark This category includes: Acute Toxicity (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2 & 2A) Respiratory or skin sensitization (Category 1, 1A & 1B) Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure (Category 3) 23
Pictogram Flame over circle This category includes: Oxidizing gases Oxidizing liquids Oxidizing solids 24
Pictogram Biohazardous & Infectious Materials This category includes: Biohazardous & Infectious Materials 25
Pictogram Health Hazard This category includes: Respiratory or skin sensitization-respiratory sensitizer. Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity-Single exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity-Repeated exposure Aspiration hazard 26
Pictogram Corrosion This category includes: Corrosive to metals Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation 27
Pictogram Gas Cylinder This category includes: Gases under pressure 28
Pictogram Skull and Crossbones This category includes: Acute Toxicity (Categories 1, 2, 3) Oral (Through Mouth) Dermal (through the skin) Inhalation (breathing it in) 29
Supplier Label Supplier Labels must include the following information: 1. Product identifier the brand name, chemical name, common name, generic name or trade name of the hazardous product. 2. Initial supplier identifier the name, address and telephone number of either the Canadian manufacturer or the Canadian importer*. 3. Pictogram(s) hazard symbol within a red "square set on one of its points". 4. Signal word a word used to alert the reader to a potential hazard and to indicate the severity of the hazard. Danger is used for more severe hazards Warning is used for less severe hazards 5. Hazard statement(s) standardized phrases which describe the nature of the hazard posed by a hazardous product. 30 6. Precautionary statement(s) standardized phrases that describe measures to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous product or resulting from improper handling or storage of a hazardous product. 7. Supplemental label information some supplemental label information is required based on the classification of the product. For example, the label for a mixture containing ingredients with unknown toxicity in amounts higher than or equal to 1% must include a statement indicating the percent of the ingredient or ingredients with unknown toxicity. Labels may also include supplementary information about precautionary actions, hazards not yet included in the GHS, physical state, or route of exposure. This information must not contradict or detract from the standardized information.
Supplier Label Product Identifier Pictogram Signal Word Hazard Statement Precautionary Statement 31 Initial Supplier identifier
Workplace Labels Use workplace Labels when: Supplier label is dirty or unreadable Supplier label is missing Hazardous product is poured into another container A supplier label becomes lost Three types of information must be included on label: Product identifier Safe Handling procedures Statement that SDS (WHMIS 2015) S is available or MSDS (WHMIS 1988) until MSDS is invalid. 32
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) MSDS eventually will be replaced by the Safety Data Sheets. During the transition period workplaces will manage both MSDSs and SDSs. SDS are documents created or obtained by the supplier of the product. The SDS must be provided to the customer at the time of the sale. SDS provides more detailed information about the hazardous product than the label does. Employers and workers use the information on the SDS to protect themselves from hazards, for safe handling, storage, use procedures, and for emergency measures. Must be readily available for everyone in the workplace. All employees must review SDSs before handling hazardous products. 33
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Safe Data Sheets (SDS) have 16 sections: 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) identification 3. Composition/information on ingredients 4. First-Aid measures 5. Fire-Fighting measures 6. Accidental release on measures 7. Handling and storage 8. Exposure control/personal protection 9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal considerations 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information 34
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Safety Data Sheets only need to be updated when the supplier becomes aware of any significant new data. Significant new data- new data regarding the hazard presented by a hazardous product that changes its classification in a category or subcategory of a hazard class, or change the ways to protect against the hazard presented y the hazardous product You will know if an SDS has been updated by comparing the last revision date in Section 16. 35
Consumer Products Within the agency and the work you do, you will come in contact with many consumer products. To be a packaged as a consumer product, the product must be: In the size of receptacle/package in which it is offered for sale and normally displayed to the public. Available to the general public through retail. 36
Consumer Product Symbols The outer border indicates the degree of hazard 37
Consumer Product Symbols Consumer products are chemical products sold for general household use that have certain degrees of hazard. Consumer Product symbols use different symbols than WHMIS. 38
Consumer Products All workers must ensure they: Read consumer product labels before purchasing or using. Recognize consumer product symbols. Properly us, handle, store and dispose of products. All cleaning products should be used separately and not combined or used in conjunction with any other cleaning product. Ensure you are wearing proper PPE and using products in a wellventilated area if required. All cleaning products should be stored in a cabinet away from any source of heat. Food items should not be stored with cleaning products. 39
Coping with Emergencies Fire explosion and unsafe exposure to harmful chemicals can happen in any workplace where hazardous products are used. WHMIS legislation does not require you to become an expert in coping with every potential hazard, but it does expect you to become familiar with your site s emergency resources and procedures. 40
On-Site Resources Having the correct information will help you deal with a potentially dangerous situation effectively. The following chart will remind you where to look. 41
Health Hazards Some Hazardous material may present a physical safety hazard and result in fire, explosion or corrosion. These hazardous materials may also directly, or indirectly, cause injury or death in humans. Hazardous material in the workplace can be classified into 3 main categories: 1. Biological (Bacteria, viruses) 2. Chemical (Solid, liquid, gas) 3. Physical (Heat, noise, radiation, vibration) 42
Health Hazards There are several factors that influence whether a hazardous material will impair your health : How toxic is the hazardous material The amount of hazardous materials entering the body The routes of exposure How quickly the hazardous material is absorbed into the bloodstream Where the hazardous material goes in the body The routes of exit (how well the body deals with the hazardous material) 43
Health Hazards There are two types of health hazard effects 1. Acute Are health effects that occur quickly and can harm the body after one single exposure. 2. Chronic Will develop over time Will occur after repeated small exposures May show up years after a single large exposure Carcinogen-can cause cancer after repeated exposure Sensitizer-causes allergic reaction that worsens with each exposure 44
Routes of Entry Absorption Entry through skin or mucous membranes Includes splashes, mists, spill and vapours (may cause burns) May be absorbed and affect another part of the body Ingestion Caused by eating, drinking or smoking with contaminated hands or in contaminated areas Caused by eating or drinking from contaminated containers Injection Punctures from sharp objects Broken glass Open wound Pressurized vessel leaks 45
Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste may be defined as any regulated product containing potentially dangerous substances that is intended for disposal or is sold for recycling or recovery. Although WHMIS does not require employers to provide workplace or supplier labels for hazardous waste, all containers must be clearly identified to alert employees that a potential danger exists. Always consult the product s MSDS, SDS or label for information on safe disposal. Keep waste disposal containers clean and in good repair. Use required personal protective equipment when handling hazardous waste. Never mix different chemical wastes. 46
Conclusion If you have any questions or concerns about the information found within this module, please contact Nicole Morassut, Manager, Health and Wellness at 519-974-4221 x 208 or your Manager. 47