Chapter 3-WHMIS Flashcards
What does WHMIS (workplace hazardous material information system) require of employers concerning proper labeling of controlled products?
requires that employers must ensure that every container of a controlled product received from a supplier has a supplier label and until the supplier container is empty the label cant be removed, destroyed, or changed
when is no label required for a decanted controlled product?
- if the second container is a portable one and controlled product transferred into it is used immediately
- if second container is a portable one and the controlled product is identified and used only by the worker who filled the container during the shift
when does and MSDS (material safety data sheet) have to be updated/ re dated?
when new info becomes available, or reviewed and redated every 3 years if no new info
what are the three major areas that employees must receive training and information on?
- training and info on all provisions of WHMIS
- type of operations in their work areas where hazardous chemicals are present
- location and access to MSDS
what are the major elements of a written hazard communications program?
- idenification of chemical hazards
- hazardous chemicals inventory
- label and other forms of written warning
- MSDS
- employee information and training
- contractor information
what nine general sections must be included on an MSDS?
- product information
- hazardous ingredients
- physical data
- fire/explosion hazard
- reactivity data
- toxicological properties
- preventative measures
- first aid measures
- preparation information
what are the routes of entry?
inhalation, ingestion, eye contact/ absorption, skin absorption, skin contact/ injection
what do sensitizers cause?
allergic reactions
how are fire hazards classified?
by their flash point which is the lowest temperature which a liquid will give off vapours in sufficient concentrations to ignite
what organ do hepatoxins target?
liver
