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WHMIS
Personal Protective Equipment
WHMIS Pictograms
* Not required by WHMIS but may be used.
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Name some hazardous materials you come into contact
with. Why is understanding WHMIS important? How
often should you receive training? Is a cleaning product
a hazardous material?
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Hazardous materials are described as biological or chemical
agents that could cause or inflict injury or death, if exposed
for a period of time and not properly handled.
Prevention Points
By law, all workers have the "Right to Know" about any hazardous
materials in the workplace. WHMIS is a Canada–wide system
designed to give workers information about hazardous materials
used in their workplace. Under WHMIS information on hazardous
materials are provided to workers through labels, safety data
