2. WHMIS
● Stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System
● These are some
examples of different
symbols.
3. Hazardous Materials.
● The whole reason for WHMIS is to prevent injuries,
illnesses, deaths and fires caused by hazardous
materials.
● If we are exposed to hazardous materials it could
result in health issues such as irritation to the eyes,
kidney or lung damage and cancer.
● Hazardous materials are nothing to joke about and
that is why we have WHMIS
4. Fun Facts
● WHMIS first came into
effect October 31,1998.
● You see WHMIS
symbols everyday. In
your kitchen or when
you're doing your hair.
