Before Handling Chemicals

You should now be able to take all of the WHMIS knowledge you have gained and put it to good use. Before doing any work that involves handling hazardous materials you should take the following steps. 

LOOK - Always check to see if there is a label on a product before you use it

READ - Read, understand, and follow the instructions on the label and SDS

ASK - Ask your supervisor if you are not sure about how to use or store the product

FOLLOW - Use any education, instruction, and training that your employer has provided

LABEL - Ask for or make a new label when you can't see or read the old one properly. If you are moving the chemical into a separate container create a workplace label

AVOID - Do not use a product that is not labelled or if the label is unreadable.