WHMIS REVIEW WORKSHOP

GOALS

To review the importance of using the WHMIS information which is available on labels and the material data safety sheets in your workplace.

TOPICS

LABELS

SUPPLIER 

HAZARD SYMBOLS

-required information 
-hazard symbols
-all eight symbols will be
-reviewed but those in this work
-site will be discussed in detail

WORKPLACE 

PIPE MARKERS/VALVE TAGS

-required information
-when required
-retail items
-(if used at this site)
-required information

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

The purpose of all nine sections will be reviewed but emphasis will be placed upon those which are directly related to the worker's activities.

 

PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT and ENGINEERING CONTROLS   

Their proper use, storage, and maintenance.  (if used in your workplace)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

-reporting concerns

-documentation 

-following proper procedures  

-enforcement of proper procedures

           

TRAINING METHODS

To ensure maximum involvement participants will be encouraged to share experiences related to the use of WHMIS Controlled Products in your workplace.

CERTIFICATES

All successful participants will receive WHMIS training certificates.

 

LENGTH OF WORKSHOP

This workshop requires four hours . The optimum size of  the group is 12 to 15 participants.   

 

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