WHMIS 2015
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IntroductionWelcome to WHMIS 2015 for GigHound Workers WHMIS stands for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It is a comprehensive system for providing health and safety information on hazardo...
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Overview of WHMISIN THIS ARTICLE Legal Requirements Education and Training Who should receive WHMIS education and training? What topics should be covered? What are GigHound’s duties under WHMIS? What are Gig...
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Overview of Groups and ClassesGroups The pictograms are used to help identify the many classes of specific hazards. There are two major hazard groups used in WHMIS: Physical Health Each group is made up of several classes and...
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Overview of LabelsIN THIS ARTICLE Why are labels important? Two Types of WHMIS Labels Workplace Labels Exception for Workplace Labels Signal Words Hazard and Precautionary Statements Example of the Label Elemen...
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Overview of Physical HazardsIN THIS ARTICLE Introduction Flammables Oxidizers Gases Under Pressure Corrosive to Metals Other Physical Hazards Introduction In this article, we will take a closer look at the physical h...
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Overview of Health HazardsIN THIS ARTICLE Health Hazards The Health Hazard Pictogram The Exclamation Mark Pictogram A Closer Look at Some Classes Using the Label Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Skin and ...
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Overview of Safety Data SheetsIN THIS ARTICLE Safety Data Sheets(SDSs) Why do you need an SDS? Safety Data Sheets Questions Answered on a Safety Data Sheet Hazard Control Where do I find safety data sheets? SDSs Have More In...