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WHMIS
WHMIS
This acronym stands for:
Workplace
Hazardous
Materials
Information
System
Poisonous and Infections Materials
Class C. Oxidizing Materials
Class D. Division 2. Poisonous and Infectious materials causing other toxic effects
May cause irritation or toxic effects if exposed for a long period of time
- Do not breathe in fumes
- Do not inhale dust
- Do not swallow
- Wear protective Clothing
Class D, Division 1. Poisonous and infectious materials causing immediate toxic effects
Poisonous substance, a single exposure may be fatal
- Do not swallow
- Do not get in eyes or on skin
- Wear protective clothing
- Store in a safe place
Class D. Division 3. Poisonous and Infectious Material: Biohazardous Infectious Materials
May transmit disease (virus, etc.) or serious illness
- Wear protective clothing
- Store in a secure location
May catch fire or explode when in contact with wood or other fuels
- Keep away from heat and open flame
- Wear protective clothing
Class E. Corrosive Material
Class A. Compressed Gas
Will cause chemical burns, lung damage from inhalation or if exposed to skin
Store in a safe place
Wear protective clothing:
- Gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Apron
- Mask
Class B. Flammable and Combustible Material
Contents under pressure, cylinder may explode if heated, dropped or damaged
- Could explode if heated - keep away from heat
- Do not puncture container
- Store in a safe place
Class F. Dangerously Reactive Material
May react violently causing an explosion, fire, or toxic gases
- Keep away from light, heat, vibration
- Wear protective clothing
Could cause a fire
- Keep away from heat and open flame
- Wear protective clothing
- Store in a location away from heat