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Workplace
Hazardous
Materials
Information
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| A system that provides details on how to store, handle, and dispose of any chemical found in the workplace. |
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WHMIS - 8 HAZARDOUS CLASSES (& SYMBOLS)
CLASS A & B |
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Class A: Compressed gas
* Natural gas lines
Class B: Flammable and Combustible Material
Solids - calcium, fire starters, lithium batteries, magnesium, mothballs, sodium
Liquids - adhesives, aftershave, gasoline, paint thinners, rubbing alcohol, solvents, turpentine |
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WHMIS - 8 HAZARDOUS CLASSES (& SYMBOLS)
CLASS C & D1 |
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Class C: Oxidizing Material
* adhesives, bleaching powder, disinfectants, hair dyes
Class D1: Poisonous and infectious material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
* arsenic, chloroform, disinfectants, herbicides, insecticides, wood preservatives
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WHMIS - 8 HAZARDOUS CLASSES (& SYMBOLS)
CLASS D2 & D3 |
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Class D2: Poisonous and infectious material causing other toxic effects
* acetone, asbestos, toluene, diisocyanate
Class D3: Bio-hazardous infectious material |
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WHMIS - 8 HAZARDOUS CLASSES (& SYMBOLS)
CLASS E & F |
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Class E: Corrosive Material
* acids, paint and rust remover, oven & drain cleaners, household bleach
Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material |
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Material Safety Data Sheet
* An information sheet that identifies the chemical and physical properties of a substance, safe handling, first aid, and clean up procedures in case of a spill or leak |
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