Did you know that 8,000 young workers are injured on the job every year? Do you know how to protect yourself? If you are a young worker in Canada, check out this website.
Did you know that WHMIS regulations require employers to provide proper training for anyone who works with or may be exposed to hazardous materials? These regulations also require warning labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the various hazardous materials found in your workplace.
Hazardous Materials Training WHMIS regulations state that:
* Employers must develop and implement a hazardous materials Training Program for anyone handling or storing hazardous materials, and for anyone who may be exposed to hazardous materials in their workplace.
* The workplace JHSC should be consulted in developing and implementing the training program.
* The program must be reviewed at least once a year.
Hazardous Materials Information
Suppliers of materials must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) and warning labels on products. These give you essential information about the hazardous materials you work with. They tell you what dangers each material poses, provide important storage and handling guidelines, and outline emergency and first aid procedures.
Check out Canada's National Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Information.
Stay Safe
Fran
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