Safety checklist — Hazardous materials (WHMIS)
Handling of chemicals on site. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
WHMIS 2015 training current for all exposed workersCritical
ℹ️ RSST art. 62.1 — training mandatory before any handling of controlled product
- ✓
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available and accessible on site
- ✓
Compliant labeling on all containers — GHS pictograms visible
- ✓
PPE selected per product SDS (gloves, glasses, respirator, coverall)
- ✓
Spill kit available near the use area
- ✓
Storage compliant — incompatible products separated (acid vs base, oxidizer vs fuel)
- ✓
Product used in ventilated area — fume hood or local exhaust if needed
- ✓
No decanting into unlabeled container
ℹ️ Exception: immediate use by same worker in same shift
- ✓
No food or drink in the handling zone
- ✓
First aid procedure known — SDS section 4
- ✓
Emergency shower and eyewash accessible if using corrosive products
After work
4 items- ✓
Containers closed and returned to dedicated storage
- ✓
Residues and empty containers disposed per SDS instructions
- ✓
Hands washed thoroughly — no product on skin
- ✓
Spill cleaned properly — absorbent material recovered and disposed