Practice good housekeeping (e.g., keep surfaces clean, do not allow dust to accumulate).

Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas or leaving the work area.

Sometimes you should not work alone with an Acute toxicity product.

Immediately report any signs of illness to your supervisor.

Know the typical symptoms of exposure and appropriate first aid procedures.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include respiratory protection, goggles, a face shield, and chemical protective clothing such as gloves and an apron made from materials that protect against the Acute toxicity product.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, if required.

For dermal hazards, do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using these products.

For oral and dermal hazards, wash hands thoroughly after handling.

In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

For inhalation hazards, do not breathe dust, fume, mist, vapours or spray.

Use a pre-wetting technique or vacuum equipped with high efficiency (HEPA) filter(s) instead. Prevent any uncontrolled release of the product.

Avoid generating or releasing vapour, mist, dust or gas into the workplace air.

Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.Open containers slowly and carefully to prevent spills and dispersal into the air. Inspect containers for damage or leaks before handling.Always work with the smallest amount possible.Follow the safe work practices specified on the SDS and by your employer.If it is not possible to eliminate the use of an Acute toxicity product, evaluate whether it is possible to use a substitute, such as a less hazardous product (e.g., products that are classified for Acute toxicity - Category 3 or 4 are less hazardous than those classified for Acute toxicity - Category 1 or 2).ALWAYS Check the SDS for information about ALL of the hazards and the necessary precautions for the product being used.Acute toxicity (Inhalation) – Category 3 is “In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled.”Īre there other hazards associated with products with the skull and crossbones pictogram?.Acute toxicity (Inhalation) – Category 1 or 2 is “In contact with water, releases gases which are fatal if inhaled.”.In this situation, the required statement for a gas that is:

The WHMIS 2015 signal words and hazard statements for the hazard classes and categories assigned the skull and crossbones pictogram are: Hazard Class and CategoryĪcute toxicity (Oral) – Category 1 and Category 2Īcute toxicity (Dermal) – Category 1 and Category 2Īcute toxicity (Inhalation) – Category 1 and Category 2Ī supplementary hazard statement is required if the product, upon contact with water, releases a gas that can cause acute toxicity.

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