WHMIS

for all	This is not official policy yet, but official policy will include similar information to this.

North Forge uses the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) to manage hazardous materials. WHMIS is designed to communicate information about hazards and help people respond in case of emergency.

Labelling

The purpose of labelling is to alert others that a material is hazardous so that they can avoid accidental exposure and respond in case of emergency.

All hazardous materials must have a label with the following information:

Material name (matching the one on the SDS)
Hazards (for example, using WHMIS pictograms)
Location of the printed SDS

If the material your are using is particularly toxic or causes acute symptoms, it's a good idea to put first aid/emergency information directly on the label as well.

Safety Data Sheets

Safety data sheets include important information about the properties of a hazardous material, the hazards it causes, and what to do in case of emergency.

All hazardous materials at North Forge must have an SDS submitted to Marney before bringing it into the facility. A printed copy of the SDS must also be placed in the SDS binder closest to where the material will be used.

The most common source of SDS is the product supplier or manufacturer; if you are having trouble locating the SDS for your material, please contact the safety committee for advice.