Review the SDS to make sure the information is complete and accurate. You may need additional information from other sources such as journals, text books, local jurisdictions, etc. Knowing the hazards will help you make informed decisions about use, storage, disposal, education, training, and emergency response. Under WHMIS, employers who produce hazardous products for use in their own workplaces have the duty to assess the hazards, classify the hazards of the products, and provide proper labels and SDSs.
Under general occupational health and safety laws, employers are also responsible for safe storage and use of hazardous products. Make sure all hazardous products are labelled appropriately, and that SDSs are available. In addition to regular inspections, it may be advisable to have a specific WHMIS inspection at least once a year. See the OSH Answers document for information on effective workplace inspections. All workers who work with a hazardous product or who may be exposed to a hazardous product must learn about the hazards associated with these products.
The hazard information should include the information received from the supplier, as well as any other information that the employer is aware of about the use, storage, and handling of each product. The WHMIS program should be reviewed at least annually or more often if there are changes in the working conditions.
Is the frequency of conducting the chemical inventory, SDS inventory, and label inspection adequate? Are the floor plans up-to-date? This review would also determine if the current WHMIS education and training is covering all hazardous products that workers may be exposed to, and whether the workers are adequately informed and instructed about these hazards.
Refresher education and training is generally required:. Employers must periodically evaluate workers' knowledge using written tests, practical demonstrations, and other suitable means. Documents and records help the employer to show due diligence and compliance. How long these documents and records must be kept may vary by jurisdiction. Examples of documents may include the actual education and training material, inventory lists, SDS, label, or the inspection checklist forms.
Documents should be dated, and indicate when there is a revision. Records are documents that state the result achieved or provide evidence of activities performed. Examples of records include inspection results, steps taken to control hazards, attendance at sessions, courses completed, survey results, or annual reviews. Suppliers must prepare and maintain documents, including copies of labels and SDS, as well as sales and purchasing information, and provide these documents to the Minister or to an inspector upon request.
Suppliers must maintain their documents for six years or for any other period that may be prescribed. Employers may also need to keep SDSs on record for a set time period e. Employers who prepare supplier labels and SDSs for products produced and used in the workplace would need to follow similar requirements. Adapt this checklist for your workplace's needs. Add a badge to your website or intranet so your workers can quickly find answers to their health and safety questions.
Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information. OSH Answers Fact Sheets Easy-to-read, question-and-answer fact sheets covering a wide range of workplace health and safety topics, from hazards to diseases to ergonomics to workplace promotion.
Search all fact sheets: Search. Type a word, a phrase, or ask a question. As an employer, your responsibilities may include to: Know exactly what hazardous products are present, and how they are used, handled, or stored in the workplace. Ensuring that hazardous products within their area of responsibility work area, physical locations, etc.
Reading and following instructions on product labels and safety data sheets; Following established workplace procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment; Receiving instruction and necessary training i. On-Campus Emergency. It will cover topics that include:. The second component will be site-specific and cover the products your workers are using and the required measures to work with them safely.
The answer is always the employer. However, employees also have responsibilities. These include participating in WHMIS training and following the procedures learned to promote safe practices. What Employers Need to Know. What employees does this include? It means anyone who: Works around Handles Uses Stores Disposes Supervises workers performing any of the above duties Experiences health and safety risk because of the above activities Specific rules apply to the party who is responsible for WHMIS training and certification such as when and how often it occurs and what it must include.
How Do I Review the Training? During the investigation, you need to ask: Do you have an inventory of hazardous products? In some cases, inspectors may be determining if products are arriving from suppliers with the required labels and SDSs. Inspectors may need to speak to workers to confirm that education and training has taken place. Workers should be able to answer these questions for every hazardous product they work with:. Suppliers of hazardous products may, for example, be asked to demonstrate that they are preparing and maintaining:.
This listing indicates that the supplier has applied to have the exact ingredients in the hazardous product considered as "confidential business information" CBI.
There is a strict process that must be followed to have an ingredient or ingredients considered as confidential business information, and approval is only granted by Health Canada. Each claim is given a Registry Number. If the name of an ingredient is claimed as CBI, a generic chemical identity must be listed, as well as all physical or health hazard information, preventive measures, and first aid. While the ingredients may not be disclosed on the SDS, there is a requirement that the supplier must disclose the name of the ingredient to a safety or health professional, for example, in an emergency.
Add a badge to your website or intranet so your workers can quickly find answers to their health and safety questions. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current.
CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information. OSH Answers Fact Sheets Easy-to-read, question-and-answer fact sheets covering a wide range of workplace health and safety topics, from hazards to diseases to ergonomics to workplace promotion.
Search all fact sheets: Search. Type a word, a phrase, or ask a question. Aligning with GHS provides many benefits, including: Hazard classification criteria are more comprehensive which improves ability to indicate severity of hazards.
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