Unit 6 - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System     

In this unit, you will...

  1. Explore learning outcomes, key concepts, digging deeper, and glossary terms for this module (Please review the glossary at the top righthand corner of every lesson).
  2. Explore the roles of labels and material safety data sheets and the information found on them.
  3. Understand the WHMIS Class symbols.
  4. Review the content and concepts through a self-check at the end of Unit 6.
  5. Review glossary terms through a self-check at the end of the unit.
  6. Complete a quiz based on glossary terms and key concepts from Units 5 and 6.

 The Big Ideas - Learning Outcomes 

  1. Understand the WHMIS Class Symbols.
  2. Identify and understand the labels on controlled products.
  3. Identify and understand Safety Data Sheets.
  4. The employee's, employer's and supplier's responsibilities.
  5.  Understand WHIMS legislation.
  1. Identify the classes of WHMIS controlled products.
  2. Describe the roles of labels on containers of controlled products.
  3. Describe the roles of Safety Data Sheets.
  4. Understand and explain the roles of employees, employers and suppliers in the safe handling of chemicals in the workplace.
  5. Understand the legislation as it pertains to WHMIS

Key Concepts 

  • WHMIS is essential to health and safety on a worksite
  • There are 10 classes/symbols that are used to identify controlled substances.
  • WHMIS labels provide information a worker needs to handle a product safely.
  • An SDS provides detailed and technical information on controlled products.
  • Worker education and training are very important parts of WHMIS.
  • Workers need to understand the standards and legislation associated with WHMIS