3.3 Describe safe practices for handling hazardous materials (WHMIS) associated with products used in housekeeping.

PURPOSE

SUGGESTED TIME

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• define the acronym WHMIS
• increase awareness of the dangers associated with hazardous materials
• review various methods for the safe handling procedures of hazardous materials

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

• brainstorming
• direct instruction
• independent study

INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES

• WHMIS The Basics booklet   
• WHMIS Instructor's Manual   
• WHMIS Participant Workbook   
• WHMIS DVD   

INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

1. Introduce WHMIS by asking students what they think it means
2. Brainstorm with students what they think may be potential hazardous products in their workplace
3. Provide a general introduction to WHMIS for example, discuss responsibilities, labels and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
4. Discuss with students questions they should be able to answer when faced with handling potentially hazardous workplace products:
   
   
   • What are the hazards associated with controlled products? (For example, how can it hurt me?)
   • How do I protect myself? (For example, what should I wear?)
   • What should I do in an emergency? (For example, what do I do if I spill it?)
   • Where do I get more information?
     
     
5. Refer students to read WHMIS The Basics booklet if you are not choosing to use the WHMIS Participants Workbook
6. Ask students to complete exercises starting on page 29
   
   
   • Refer to WHMIS Instructor's Manual for information modules and lesson exercises relating to WHMIS
   • Refer to WHMIS Participant Workbook for student workbook materials
   • Refer to WHMIS training video for visual presentations