stillwater

Just wondering if any one else has been hit up by the WHS lately? All three of my bays have been hit as of late and apperantly they are starting to crack down on the rules 100% now. Well at least in Alberta they are.

They are looking for MSDS sheets being posted for every thing from spray paint to resin. Plus all installer are required to have up to date WHMIS traning and First Aid

There is supose to be 0% tolerance with this and I have been given 2 weeks to correct all this before he comes back.

ZachCHartwell

I just got WHIMIS certified several weeks ago. I feel its a good thing to have. Yeah, don't forget where you put those MSDS sheets. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Sassmaster

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what's wrong with not breaking the law?? there's SUPPOSED to be a 0 tolerance on safety issues, I'd guess that the inspector is hitting you hard because you're not even close to the requirements, and he sees that as a contempt for the safety laws.

I've had to do over 50 hours of safety training for my job; including whimis, fall arrest, hoisting and rigging, scissor lift operations, boom lift operations, emergency procedures, and I have over 100 hours to go, none of it paid time. Just about every place I work, I have to do another "safety orientation" I don't mind at all, because it keeps my mind on safety, and on working in a way that does not endanger myself, or others.

if you're working with chemicals, and you don't know how to handle/treat them, or the hazards, it's a huge safety hazard to yourself, and everyone in your shop and install bay. so MSDS is a good idea to have around, and if you're the boss, you should have a good working knowledge of the MSDS of each product.

I guess I don't understand your beef with being asked to fulfill 2 regulations.