Before you get started, you need to know some important safety information about hazardous materials in your workplace and how to stay safe in your workplace. When using hazardous materials in the workplace, you must recognize the potential hazards. Exposure can lead to serious health problems or injuries. Almost any substance can pose a danger under the wrong conditions. Some materials can cause fires or explosions. It is your employer's responsibility to provide you with written safety procedures and training on handling hazardous materials and it is your responsibility as a worker to follow the guidelines and work safely! This is why we have a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). www.humanalliance.com www.humanalliance.com Employers must “develop, implement and maintain a worker training program that enables workers (like you) to work safely with hazardous chemicals.” (CCOHS, 1997). Your employer will be responsible for providing as much information as possible about the hazards. Education and training programs largely fulfill this responsibility. (CCOHS, 1997) WHMIS education and training must be constantly updated and does not need to be renewed at any particular time. We recommend conducting and documenting some form of WHMIS review and renewing training if you change jobs or positions. It is important to note that anyone handling controlled products or materials must be educated and trained. The employer must document and retain by law any form of training received during the employment relationship. (RetailSafety.ca, 2014) Most restaurants do not have many hazardous chemicals on hand. However, some products used at work are actually dangerous and are subject to WHMIS...... middle of paper ......rences(CCOHS) Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety. (1997). WHMIS - Classification. Retrieved from http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/legisl/whmis_education.html(CCOHS) Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety. (1997). WHMIS - Classification. Retrieved from http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/legisl/whmis_classifi.htmlHowatt, S. (2013). WHMIS training symbols. Retrieved from http://prezi.com/hzwkasxstgi-/whmis-training-symbols/Realsafety.ca. (2014). WHMIS and hazardous materials. Retrieved from http://www.retailsafety.ca/training/whmis-hazardous-materialsRealsafety.ca. (2014). WHMIS and hazardous materials. Retrieved from http://www.retailsafety.ca/training/training-and-supervisionWorkSafeBC. (2005). WHMIS The basics. Retrieved from http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/whmis/assets/pdf/whmis_basics.pdfEdited by: Usman Qureshi