These are articles, written by Rillea Personnel or guests, that provide helpful tips on how to responsibly consume and manage workplace chemicals.
Keeping Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) up to date can take a huge amount of time. Time that most organizations do not have. But not having current information puts workers at risk for both acute and chronic health issues. What The Regulations Say In Canada, the Hazardous Product Act (federal legislation) and the provinces WHMIS legislation […]
Can a Designated Substance Help You Keep SDSs Up-To-Date? Read More »
Our first client proudly provided us with the documentation for the chemicals they used in their manufacturing facility – 255 items. Today they use 91 different chemicals. And they are not alone. Across the board, in over 100 workplaces, we have seen organizations use more chemicals then they need to! This creates: Unnecessary safety and
You are Using Too Many Chemicals in Your Workplace Read More »
Our short answer is no, your liability won’t increase – Employers are responsible for providing and ensuring workplace specific instructions/procedures are followed. But don’t take our word for it let’s look at what the Occupational Health and Safety Act says in general about responsibilities, what the Ministry of Labour’s (MOL) interpretation of the WHMIS regulations
Will My Liability Increase if I Provide Instructions beyond what an SDS Provides? Read More »
Dermal or skin hazards can be managed by providing gloves, protective clothing and easy access to safety showers Information on Skin Hazards WHMIS 2015 contains 8 Hazard Statements which indicate the potential to cause skin damage: What the Regulations Say In Ontario the specific regulations for your organization will identify what you need to do
Protecting Workers from Skin Hazards Read More »
The bystander effect is a well documented social phenomenon that explains why, when confronted with an emergency, people do not act. In simple terms it states that the more people there are in the area when an emergency occurs the less likely an individual is to help. Two factors lead to this effect. The first
Are You a Chemical Bystander? Read More »
WHMIS was created to help reduce the injuries, illnesses, deaths, medical costs, fires and explosions caused by the unsafe use of hazardous products. Despite these noble objectives, 30 years after its creation it is one of the most frustrating pieces of legislation in the Health and Safety area. Why is WHMIS so Difficult? Frustration exists
Are You Frustrated by WHMIS? Read More »