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make a better product they can also make our task easier. Although these materials help us
in many ways they also present us with some problems by being dangerous if used wrongly
and without care and attention.
How do we know which are dangerous?
How can we protect ourselves and others?
To know the answers to theses questions, this is where WHMIS which became LAW in Saskatchewan in
October 31st 1988. WHMIS requires suppliers and employers to use the system to identify and handle any
hazardous materials safely. If the rules and regulations are not followed you can be charged with an offence
and, fined or jailed if convicted. It also states that you have a RIGHT TO KNOW.
Suppliers and employers must by LAW identify all the hazards concerning the materials you will have to
handle while at work, also any effects contact will have on you and the environment. Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) they must also identify any treatment or first aid if any contact is made and clean up or
containment procedure in the environment.
Just by following these rules and regulations you will be able to carry out your work/task safely without
any effects to you and the environment.
If you still do not feel confident using any materials say so before using it, later could be too late.
This does not give them permission to start any work at all.
This is a little more complicated than example #1 but still contains the information that will be required.