Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1) Hazard symbols
2) Warning labels
3) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Hazard Symbols:
Warning labels must be on containers for materials covered under the WHMIS system.
If a material is transferred to another container, a label must be created and attached to
the new container. These labels contain important information for the safe storage,
handling, use, and disposal of these substances. Proper PPE and first aid information is
included on these labels as well.
1) Material identification
2) Hazard symbols
3) Risk phrases
4) Precautionary measures
5) First aid
6) Supplier identification
7) References to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
These sheets provide comprehensive information and must be kept on site where the
materials will be used/based from. MSDS list:
These sheets must be available for anyone who is using a hazardous chemical as
identified by WHMIS. It is the worker’s responsibility to read these sheets before using
the hazardous materials.
General Safety:
Electrical Safety:
1. When making bit changes, make sure the tool is powered off and that the
machine cannot be started while it is being set up.
2. Do not drape extension cords across walkways.
3. Make sure your hands are dry before using an
electric tool.
4. Remember to wear your PPE when using power
hand tools.
5. Clamp work to the drill press table or use a vise to
hold it.
6. Remove the chuck key from the drill press before
starting it.
7. Do not use bare hands to clean up metal chips and shavings.
1. Keep fingers away from rollers, bending dies, and cutting jaws.
2. Do not attempt to cut/form material thicker than the machine is
rated for.
3. Cut only one thickness of sheet metal at a time.
Soldering Safety: