AMEM 10011 Aviation Maintenance Technician - Mohawk College_ Aviation Health and Safety Review

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Aviation Health and Safety Review TC: Aviation Occupational health and Safety Regulations Important WHMIS symbols WHMIS Legislation - It was developed by Government, Labour and Industry to provide... consistent information delivery to all Canadian workers regarding hazardous (controlled) products used in workplaces. - The intent of WHMIS is to educate workers and eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with hazardous (controlled) materials used in the workplace. MSDS Documentation - Remember, the supplier and the manufacturer of the product are responsible for creating the MSDS documentation for the product. - The MSDS sheet will show if the product is flammable but has no information on firefighting methods - The MSDS sheet will give specific first aid treatment and a 24 hour phone number to phone for health and safety information - Every workplace has to have a binder readily accessible to each employee containing all the MSDS sheets of every hazardous product in the workplace. Spontaneous Combustion - Occurs when material in contact with air can heat up - Oxidizing of material generates heat - Heat exceeds the flash point - Combustion occurs - Does not require outside heat source - Curing of resin can create heat - Preventions - Store material in non-combustible container Fireproof Containers - Flammable materials to be stored in proper storage cabinets - Refer to MSDS and manufacture information Hazardous Substance Effects Acute Effects - Show up after a single, brief exposure (includes rashes, headache, nausea) [Show More]

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