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WHMIS: For Your Protection
WHMIS: For Your Protection
On the right, you will see a series of generated images that demonstrate the 5 different ways that chemicals can enter and hurt your body.
If you are injured in one if these ways, it is important that you respond with proper treatment. Consult the supplier label and SDS to see what first aid or medical care needs to be taken in order to address your injury.
Be aware of the locations of the following at your workplace:
First Aid Kit
Eye Wash Station
Emergency Shower
Use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that the supplier label or SDS says are required when handling a particular hazardous material. This could be:
Gloves (various types)
Face shield
Coverall
Goggles
Safety shoes
Be aware of safety equipment at your workplace and find out if it is being maintained and in good repair:
Hood vents
Exhaust/ventilation systems
Paint booths
An illustration of a worker reviewing an SDS emphasizes the importance of consulting safety documents before using hazardous products
Stay Safe at Work with WHMIS
Stay Safe at Work with WHMIS
The below video covers some of the information from previous modules, but expands on how to leverage WHMIS (the pictograms, labels, SDSs) to protect yourself.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
The below video talks about some common Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that you may need to use in order to protect yourself from all workplace hazards.
Self-Advocate
Self-Advocate
Remember that you need to look out for your own safety in the workplace. If you don't think you have received enough training, or need to be retrained in the using or handling hazardous materials, make sure you speak to your supervisor or if you are a co-op student, your co-op teacher. Ensure that you have the tools necessary to avoid injury.
Right to Know
Right to Know
This is a reminder that you have the right to know about any possible hazards in your workplace, including those under WHMIS. Make sure that you exercise your fundamental rights to know, participate, and refuse.
Report!
Report!
If you are injured or there is a near-miss, you need to report it to your supervisor (and if you are in co-op, your co-op teacher) as quickly as possible. This is how you ensure that procedures and safeguards are put into place to prevent future injuries to you and to others.
An image of the cycle of responsibilites for WHMIS to minimize injury.
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💡 Reflection
💡 Reflection
Things to consider:
What are 5 ways in which chemicals can enter your body?
What are 5 takeaways from this page that will help keep you safe at your next job?
Record your answer in your Student Workbook.
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