WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
What does WHMIS stand for?
What is WHMIS?
These individuals have the right to work in the workplace
Who is everybody?
As an employee you must comply with this act
What is occupational health and safety act (OHS)?
Employers must inform workers about these regarding safety
What are dangers or hazards?
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Person/business that sells and imports a hazardous products
What is a Supplier?
Workers use this right to take steps to ensure safety and have input in the workplace
What is the right to participate?
A joint forum for employers and workers collaborating together to improve workplace health and safety.
What is the Health and Safety committee?
A committee employers are responsible for establishing and maintaining
What is the health and Safety Commitee?
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Who are AC/DC?
The individuals who take the necessary steps to protect themselves and co-workers
Who are the workers?
This right empowers individuals to make informed decisions and protect their health and safety at work
What is the right to know?
Workers must comply with requirements of this system when handling hazardous materials
What is WHMIS?
Type of equipment employers must make sure workers use when a specific task requires it for safety
What is PPE?
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What is Ganongs?
These provide detailed information about the chemical properties, potential hazards, and safe handling procedures for a specific product.
What is the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
a right employees can exercise if they reasonably believe a task poses a threat to their health and/or safety or the health and/or safety of others
What is the right to refuse?
To work in a safe manner as required by the employer and use the prescribed equipment, is what?
What are the responsibilities of workers in the workplace?
These precautions must be taken by the employer to ensure a safe workplace
What is every possible precaution?
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They coordinate the work place Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), provide employee assistance services and monitor workplace radiation exposure
What does Health Canada do?
What is Health Canada?
This act created rights for workers
What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
A workplace health and safety approach where everyone, from employers to workers, have a direct responsibility for ensuring a safe and healthy environment
What is the internal responsibility system?
Employers report all critical injuries to this department
What is Work Safe NB?
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