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Last Updated: May 11, 2012 URL: http://mohawkcollege.ca.libguides.com/workplacesafety Print Guide ShareThis

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Videos on the web

  • WHMIS - Overview
    Basic overview of WHMIS. Video taken from WorkSafeBC.com
  • WHMIS - Classification
    Detailed summary of each WHMIS class with examples of each classification. Video taken from WorkSafeBC.com
  • WHMIS - Labels
    MSDS label requirements for hazardous substances as outlined by WHMIS legislation. Video taken from WorkSafeBC.com
  • WHMIS - Material safety data sheets
    Material safety data sheet requirements for hazardous as outlined by WHMIS legislation. Video taken from WorkSafeBC.com

Videos and DVDs in the library

  • WHMIS for workers
    Describes the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System of WHMIS. STARRT.
  • WHMIS
    The purpose of the video and workbook is to provide participants with a clear understanding of the Workplace hazardous materials information system, and to increase their awareness about the hazards of working with controlled substances. IAHS and STARRT.

MSDS info sources

  • MSDS search
    Free database of MSDS.
  • MSDS xchange
    Provides free access to MSDS. Register for free and have access to the "my binder" feature. This feature provides you with space to store and organize your MSDS information.
  • GE Betz Canada
    GE Betz Canada provides MSDS for all their products. Listed in alphabetical order. Of interest to many trades products.
  • Material Safety Data Sheets - Templates  Icon
    Need to make an MSDS sheet? Here are blank templates and useful checklist to use.
 

Online videos from the library

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New to Mohawk College Library online videos for viewing on site or at home.  Off site viewing requires authentication with your MoCoMotion user name and password.

Hazardous materials: your right to know
Increases awareness of chemical and other material hazards and demonstrates correct precautionary techniques and material handling procedure

 
 

eBooks

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Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS): A guide to the legislation
From the Ontario Ministry of Labour, this book is designed to give the employer and employee a basic overview of WHMIS.

 
 

Legislation

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Ontario Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

 

Recommended websites

  • WHMIS symbols
    A WHMIS symbols chart including the symbol, the name of the symbol, risks of exposure and precautions.
  • WHMIS - classifications
    A detailed description of each of the WHMIS classification classes including the corresponding symbol.
  • Injury hotspots
    Interactive tool developed by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Provides information about common repetitive injuries and how to prevent them.
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