What information is on WHMIS labels?

What information is on WHMIS labels?

The supplier label must include the following information: Product identifier – the brand name, chemical name, common name, generic name or trade name of the hazardous product. Initial supplier identifier – the name, address and telephone number of either the Canadian manufacturer or the Canadian importer*.

What are the 4 main components to WHMIS?

What are the main parts of WHMIS? The main components of WHMIS are hazard identification and product classification, labelling, safety data sheets, and worker education and training.

What are the 3 requirements of WHMIS at the workplace?

WHMIS has three very important elements that were designed specifically to provide workers with critical information needed to protect themselves from overexposure or misuse of hazardous materials.

• Labels.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• WHMIS Training & Education.

What are 3 purposes of WHMIS?

Educate and train workers on the hazards and safe use of products. Ensure that hazardous products are properly labelled. Prepare workplace labels, as needed. Prepare SDSs, as necessary (e.g., if an employer manufactures a hazardous product that is used on-site).

What has to be on a WHMIS supplier label?

In WHMIS 2015, supplier labels for hazardous workplace products must display the product identifier and supplier identifier, as well as hazard pictogram(s); signal words (new); hazard statement(s); and precautionary statement(s) assigned based on the hazard classification.

What are the details provided in a label?

Labels have many uses, including promotion and providing information on a product’s origin, manufacturer (e.g., brand name), use, safety, shelf-life and disposal, some or all of which may be governed by legislation such as that for food in the UK or United States.

What are your 3 responsibilities with WHMIS?

As a worker, your responsibilities may include to: Participate in the WHMIS education and training. Follow instructions and safe work procedures. Be familiar with all hazardous products you are handling or to which you may be exposed (such as during a spill or fire).

What are the 3 main ways in which WHMIS provides workers with information about hazardous materials?

Under WHMIS information on hazardous products must be delivered in three ways: labels on the containers of hazardous products. safety data sheets, in addition to the label, with detailed hazard and precautionary information. worker education programs.

What are the 3 basic rights?

The right to refuse work that could affect their health and safety and that of others.

• Right to Know. The right to know can take many forms and is normally the employer’s responsibility.
• The Right to Participate.
• The Right to Refuse.