Classification rules and hazard classes hazard pictograms supplier label requirements format of safety data sheets it is notable that whmis retains the classification for biohazardous materials. Whmis 2015 pictograms hazard classification and symbolspictograms. Whmis 2015 47 the hazard must be eliminated from the surrounding community as well as the workplace. Except for the biohazardous infectious materials pictogram, all the whmis 2015 pictograms are made of a distinctive red squaresetononeofitspoints border and have the symbol representing the hazard associated with a product such as corrosive, health hazard or fire inside the border. Hazard classes whmis hazardous products fall into one or more hazard classes, each of which has a specific symbol or pictogram associated with it. The workplace hazardous materials information system whmis is canadas national hazard communication standard. This toolbox meeting guide introduces the 10 pictograms in whmis 2015. For physical and health hazards not otherwise classified, the supplier must use a whmis 2015 pictogram appropriate for the hazard. The ghs system is using the 9 ghs pictograms, in europe also known as clp pictograms, with their ghs number, signal words and meaning, shown in the table below. Defining health, physical and environmental hazards of chemicals. The workplace hazardous materials information system whmis was created in 1988 as a response to a workers. Canada has aligned the workplace hazardous materials information system whmis with the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs.
The whmis pictogram list has been expanded to include the exploding bomb, health hazard and the exclamation mark acute toxicity and has adopted universally accepted symbols for each hazard type. Whmis pictograms, hazard classes, and hazard categories pictogram associated hazard s hazard descriptions general safe work practices the flame pictogram is used for the following classes and categories. To request a refund on eligible products and services, contact ccohs client services at 18006684284 or online. Understanding clp pictograms when working with hazardous chemicals, youll see helpful icons located on the labels. However the hazard pictograms are available from the unece site in transparent form only in. Whmis 2015 ghs supplement this supplement is designed for workers who have previously completed a whmis 1988 course. Labels requirements will also change, and will probably have a few new requirements. The health canada reference manual for the whmis requirements of the hazardous products act hpa and the controlled products regulations cpr provides a sectionbysection interpretation discussion of the federal legislation which sets out the canadian supplier and canadian importer labelling and msds requirements of the workplace hazardous materials information system whmis. Whmis 2015 workplace label requirements usask safety. This toolbox meeting guide shows workers how whmis 2015 pictograms compare to whmis 1988 hazard symbols.
The physical and health hazard groups are split up into a number of classes. Whmis 2015 pictograms pictograms are graphic images that immediately show the user what type of hazard is present. The classes are depicted by pictograms that identify their specific hazard. Health and safety awareness for ontario supervisors courseselearning. With a quick glance, you can see, for example, that the product is flammable, or. Hazard communication standard pictogram the hazard communication standard hcs requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical. Whmis 2015 and the new ghs hazard pictograms a chemical or hazardous product can have properties that classify it as both a physical and a health hazard. Whmis 2015 ghs training caledon community services march 2017 whmis 2015 hazard symbols pictograms. Material safety data sheets msds have been renamed safety data sheets sds and have been expanded from 9 sections to 16 sections. Whmis 2015 ghs training caledon community services march 2017 whmis 2015 hazard symbolspictograms.
Workplace hazardous materials information system whmis. This document discusses the whmis requirements after the alignment of whmis with the ghs. Together, the symbol and the border are referred to as a pictogram. Conforms to osha hazcom 2012 standard and whmis 2015. Identify whmis supplier labels and elements of a workplace label 5. Pictograms are assigned to specific hazard classes or categories. Inside this border is a symbol that represents the hazard, such as fire, health hazard, corrosive, etc. Whmis poster with hazard pictograms, symbol descriptions, classification, and examples of the associated risk and the safe handling procedures. Whmis hazard symbols will be replaced by ghs styled pictograms on hazardous product labels. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labelling of containers, the provision of material safety data sheets msdss and worker education. A chemical or hazardous product can have properties that classify it as both a physical and a health hazard. Supplier label requirements include new pictograms for hazard classes and.
Please complete this quiz and return it to your manager for your hr file. As an ontario worker you must be familiar with the hazard classes in both whmis 1988 old and in whmis 2015 new as either could appear on an msds. These visual reminders denote the nature and degree of hazard associated with the chemicals and, more importantly, they identify precautionary behaviors to help protect your health and the environment. Symbols represent an idea that is conveyed using a picture without words. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazards. Understand the requirements for workplacespecific training. Whmis 2015 hazard classes image provided by ccohs 2015 categories and subcategories of hazard classes most hazard classes are further divided into categories and sometimes into subcategories. The categories provide more information on the severity of the hazard within each hazard class assigned to the product. Under the ghs system, once a chemical is classified, specific signal words, hazard statements and symbolspictograms are required prescribed for each hazard class and category. Public services health and safety association whmis. The ghs is an acronym for the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals. Whmis overview whmis first came into effect on october 31, 1988. Labels will use new pictograms, as well as a signal word warning or danger. Hazard pictograms are determined by the hazard class.
The requirements for pictograms are based on the severity of the hazard. Workplace hazardous materials information system program. Some classes are divided even further into categories. The workplace hazardous materials information system, or whmis as it is called, is a. Signal word danger or warning used to emphasize hazards and their severity.
It describes similarities and differences between the two groups of images. Ghs pictogram training cheat sheet ehs daily advisor. Whmis 2015 ghs test answers industrial educational cooperative 1489 london road, sarnia, on n7s1p6 ph. These pictograms are also found on the site of the unece. Hazard pictograms select by checking the box which hazard pictograms are relevant to the product. Visit the hazardous substance assessment page to see classification information for select chemicals. Health hazard physical hazard gas cylinder gases under pressure biohazardous infectious materials unique to canada optional environmental ghs pictograms not adopted by whmis 2015. Whmis pictograms, hazard classes, and hazard categories. What should have been done on the work site to prevent the 19year old worker. These pictograms must be printed in colour inside a red diamondshaped border shown as grey in the images below. Chemscape safety technologies suite 320, 715 5th avesw, calgary, alberta t2p 2x6 toll free. For substances in the physical hazards not otherwise classified class, a description of the hazard is included for the user.
Conforms to osha hazcom 2012 standard and whmis safety data sheet contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Reference manual for the whmis requirements of the. Whmis 2015 uses pictograms to describe nine hazard classes figure 32. The ghs is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. Whmis 2015 divides hazardous products into two major hazard groups. Respiratory or skin sensitization respiratory sensitizer category 1, 1a, and 1b germ cell mutagenicity category 1, 1a, 1b and 2 carcinogenicity category 1, 1a, 1b, and 2 reproductive toxicity category 1, 1 a, 1b, and 2. If a substance is harmful, why remove it from the work site and. The workplace hazardous materials information system whmis is canadas national standard for communicating information about hazardous workplace products. Pictograms pictograms are graphic images that immediately show you what type of hazard a hazardous product presents. A set of standardized pictograms is used by whmis on product labels and data sheets to easily show the user of a hazardous product what type of hazard is present. Whmis symbols previously referred to as whmis pictograms are a cornerstone of the whmis system. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard s.
Dustoff compressed gas duster falcon safety products. Whmis 2015 pictograms and their associated hazards image provided by ccohs 2015 whmis 2015 does not incorporate the ghs explosives and environmental hazard classes, which use the pictograms shown in table 3. Whmis pictograms, hazard classes, and hazard categories pictogram associated hazards hazard descriptions general safe work practices the flame pictogram is used for the following classes and categories. Pictograms are graphic images that show what type of hazard a hazardous product presents. However, suppliers can choose to include these hazard classes if they wish. See sds for product hazard information and for which pictograms are required.
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