WHMIS 2015 Education for Workers (Oct 2017 rev. April 2021)

WHMIS 2015 Education for Workers (Oct 2017 rev. April 2021)

Welcome Insert Your Name WHMIS 2015 Educator Housekeeping Emergency exits/muster point Cell phones/pagers Washrooms Introductions Your name, department

Today’s Education Session Ask Questions Respectful Interaction Successful Completion Required Exam Participant Workbook “My Notes” Session Evaluation

SASWH The Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) is committed to work in partnership with health care industry workers and employers, to reduce the number of workplace injuries and illnesses in the health sector. Vision Mission To guide the health related industry in the elimination of workplace illness and injury.

Legal Requirements Multi-year transition period to change from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020, states employer duties, including the duty to: educate workers – general information train workers – worksite and job specific information

What You Will Learn Recognize the pictograms (symbols) and understand the hazards that they represent Identify the hazards represented by each hazard class Understand supplier labels Understand safety data sheets (SDSs) - find additional information about hazards and protective measures Basic measures to protect yourself Information in this course is based on the federal Hazardous Products Act and the Hazardous Products Regulations, administered by Health Canada

WHMIS 2015 The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) helps you to know about the hazardous products that you use and store in your workplace. Information is provided by labels and safety data sheets (SDSs), and through education and training programs WHMIS has aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS is worldwide system. Its goal is to have a common set of rules for classifying hazardous products, rules for labels, and a standard format for SDSs around the world

Components of WHMIS 2015 WHMIS involves: classification of hazardous products into hazard classes and categories according to specific rules communication of hazard and precautionary information using labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) education and training for workers Alignment of WHMIS with GHS – protection of worker; safety; response; compliance; trade GHS does not replace WHMIS

Exclusions Both WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015 exclude some types of products from labelling and SDS requirements because these products are regulated by other laws. Three types of excluded products are: consumer products (purchased in store; used at home) explosives pesticides such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, and other pest control products

Using Consumer Products at Work Consumer products: purchased in a store generally intended to be used in the home (e.g., cleaning products, adhesives [glue], lubricants) A comprehensive chemical program would include both hazardous products as regulated by WHMIS and any other products a worker may be exposed to (e.g., consumer products)

What is the Purpose of WHMIS establishes rules for classifying hazardous products into hazard classes and categories requires suppliers to attach labels to hazardous products that meet one or more of the classification criteria according to the Hazardous Products Act and regulations requires suppliers to provide SDSs for these hazardous products to their customers employers are responsible to obtain an SDS if it is not provided by the supplier

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What Pictograms Mean

Mini Quiz Match the Class Name to the Pictogram

Mini Quiz - Answers Match the Class Name to the Pictogram

Hazard Groups Two hazard groups used in WHMIS 2015: 1. Physical 2. Health Hazard Class The hazard class is a description of the hazard that the product presents. Each Hazard Group is made up of a number of Classes.

How Hazard Classification Works Hazard class and category are a guide to the: type of hazard degree of hazard, and precautions to follow Based on their properties, hazardous products are assigned to hazard classes such as Corrosive to metals or Serious eye damage/eye irritation along with their appropriate category.

Category Hazard classes consist of categories or subcategories. Category identifies the severity or degree of the hazard. Category 1 always more hazardous than 2 or 3 Category 1A always more hazardous than 1B or 1C

Summary Groups Physical: based on physical/chemical properties Health: ability to cause adverse health effects Classes Describes the type of hazard present 19 classes for Physical Hazard group 12 classes for Health Hazard group Indicates severity or degree of hazard Categories Category 1 or A highest degree of hazard

Mini Quiz Match Key Term with the most appropriate Description

Mini Quiz - Answers Match Key Term with the most appropriate Description

Physical Hazards CLASSES: Flammable gases Flammable aerosols Oxidizing gases Gases under pressure Flammable liquids Flammable solids Self-reactive substances and mixtures Pyrophoric liquids Pyrophoric solids Self-heating substances and mixtures Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water emit flammable gases Oxidizing liquids Oxidizing solids Organic peroxides Corrosive to metals Combustible dusts Simple asphyxiants Pyrophoric gases Physical hazards not otherwise classified

Physical Hazards - Flammables 4 main classes commonly encountered at work: Flammable gases Flammable aerosols Flammable liquids Flammable solids

Flammables - examples propane butane acetylene acetone paint thinner kerosene gasoline toluene

Physical Hazards - Oxidizers 3 classes are: Oxidizing gases Oxidizing liquids Oxidizing solids

Oxidizers - examples Nitric acid – used to manufacture explosives If spilled on cotton fabric, it can spontaneously ignite and burn when the spilled acid dries

Physical Hazards – Gases Under Pressure These gases are stored under pressure in a container, liquefied, chilled or dissolved in a carrier

Gases Under Pressure - example When exposed to high temperatures and direct sunlight, cylinders can explode.

Physical Hazards – Corrosive to Metals Common corrosives are nitric acid, hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions

Other Physical Hazards Self-reactive substances and mixtures, and organic peroxides are two classes that may be explosive or flammable, or both. They are unstable materials. WHMIS 2015 includes: combustible dusts simple asphyxiants physical hazards not otherwise classified (PHNOC)

Mini Quiz Check the answer that best fits in the blank: Pictograms can be easily identified because they have a (except for the Biohazardous Infectious Materials pictogram which has a round black border).

Mini Quiz - Answer Pictograms can be easily identified because they have a (except for the Biohazardous Infectious Materials pictogram which has a round black border).

Health Hazards CLASSES: Acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Biohazardous infectious materials Health hazards not otherwise classified

Health Hazard Pictogram Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Aspiration hazard

Exclamation Mark Pictogram Acute toxicity (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2) Respiratory or skin sensitization (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3)

Skin Sensitization The exclamation mark is also used for products that can cause allergic skin reactions. Signal word is Warning Hazard statement is May cause an allergic skin reaction

Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure hazard class for products that may cause significant, non-lethal damage to organs following a single exposure labelled with health hazard or exclamation mark pictogram

Skin and Eye These products can cause effects ranging from severe skin burns and eye damage (corrosion) to skin irritation or eye irritation. Corrosion and exclamation mark pictograms are used to indicate: skin corrosion/irritation serious eye damage/eye irritation

A closer look at some other classes Can cause severe health effects or even death: if you breathe them in, or if they come in contact with your skin, or if they are swallowed Acute toxicity uses skull and crossbones or the exclamation mark pictogram to indicate products that can cause adverse effects following brief exposure. Statements with fatal are more serious than toxic; toxic is more serious than harmful.

Mini Quiz Match the Hazard Description with the Pictogram

Mini Quiz - Answers Match the Hazard Description with the Pictogram

Labels WHMIS 1988 WHMIS 2015

Labels for WHMIS 2015 Two Signal Words There are only two signal words used: “Danger” and “Warning” Danger is used for higher hazards Indicates the degree of hazard Note: Some of the lower ranking hazard class/categories do not use a signal word.

Hazard Statements Labels will have hazard statements. Hazard statements are brief, standardized sentences that describe the hazards of the product. Examples: Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Fatal if inhaled Causes eye irritation May cause cancer The pictogram, signal word and wording of the hazard statements helps to describe the degree of the hazard

Precautionary Statements Provide standardized advice on how to minimize or prevent harmful effects from the product. Can include instructions on storage, use, first aid, personal protective equipment, emergency measures. Examples: Keep container tightly closed Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye/face protection (PPE) Protect from sunlight If exposed, get medical advice/attention Fight fire remotely due to risk of explosion

Example of the Label Elements

Example of Supplier Label Elements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Product identifier Hazard Pictograms Signal Word Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements 6. Supplier Identification

What Do I Have to Do? As a worker, you will have to: Check to see if there is a label Read, understand and follow the instructions on the label. Follow your workplace’s safe work and training procedures Ask your supervisor for a new label when the existing label cannot be seen or read properly Make sure that a Workplace Label is attached when you transfer a chemical to a new container Used together, the pictogram, the signal word and the hazard statements indicate the nature and severity degree of the hazard(s) presented by the product.

Mini Quiz Match the Label Element to its Purpose

Mini Quiz - Answers Match the Label Element to its Purpose

Mini Quiz Elements on a Label tell you how hazardous a product is. Match the Rank to its Label Elements

Mini Quiz - Answers Match the Rank to its Label Elements

Using the Label Acute toxicity Acute toxicity Acute toxicity Inhalation (Categories 1 and 2) is labelled with the skull and crossbones pictogram and the signal word Danger. In this case, you see the hazard statement Fatal if inhaled. Inhalation (Category 3) is labelled with the skull and crossbones pictogram and the signal word Danger and the hazard statement Toxic if inhaled. Inhalation (Category 4) is labelled with the exclamation mark and the signal word Warning. The hazard statement is Harmful if inhaled.

Combining the Elements Class/category Serious Eye Damage – Category 1 Eye Irritation – Category 2A Eye Irritation – Category 2B Pictogram (no pictogram) Signal word Danger Hazard statement Causes serious eye damage. Warning Causes serious eye irritation. Warning Causes eye irritation.

Mini Quiz

Mini Quiz - Answers You think that a product is a health hazard but are not sure how hazardous it is. Using the label, how would you know what level of hazard is present?

Mini Quiz There are a lot of classes and categories under the WHMIS 2015 system. While it is important to know the class names, what else can you use to know what the nature and severity of the hazards are?

Mini Quiz - Answers There are a lot of classes and categories under the WHMIS 2015 system. While it is important to know the class names, what else can you use to know what the nature and severity of the hazards are?

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) created or obtained by the supplier of the product provides more detailed information about the hazardous product than the label does answers 4 basic questions: 1. What are the identities of the product and the supplier? 2. What are the hazards? 3. What precautions should I take to work safely with this material? 4. What do I do in the case of an emergency?

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) 16 sections variable number of pages available for every hazardous product in your workplace that is covered by WHMIS readily accessible and up-to-date standardized format

SDSs – 16 sections

SDSs Hazard Control: SDS used along with your knowledge and workplace training Look for recommendations about precautions in the SDS Location of SDSs: readily available to everyone in the workplace in a binder, electronically training on how to understand them and where to find them SDSs have more information such as the Category. May also state specifics such as hazardous to your skin or eyes. BEFORE you start using a product, READ and UNDERSTAND the SDS, label and pictogram.

Mini Quiz

Mini Quiz - Answers

Resources Resources available: your manager/supervisor CCOHS (www.ccohs.ca) www.whmis.org Saskatchewan Employment Act and The OH&S Regulations, 2020 via Publications Saskatchewan – www.publications.gov.sk.ca Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety SASWH – www.saswh.ca

Summary You have learned how to: Recognize pictograms Identify the hazards linked to each class Understand Supplier Labels Find information about hazards and protective measures from the SDS Site-specific (unit/department) training as per your employer’s schedule

Evaluation and Exam Complete the balance of the participant evaluation of the WHMIS 2015 education session Complete required exam Thank you for a good session Have a safe day