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Make Safety YOUR Priority!TM
WHMIS is the "Workplace Hazardous Material Information System"
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Class D, Division 2: Poisonous & Infectious Materials - Other Toxic Effects
This division includes materials causing immediate eye and/or skin irritation as well as those which can cause long-term effects in a person repeatedly exposed to small amounts.
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Class D, Division 2 materials:
are poisonous substances that are not immediately dangerous to health;
may cause death or permanent damage as a result of repeated exposures over time;
may be a skin or eye irritant;
may be a sensitizer, which produces a chemical allergy;
may cause cancer;
may cause birth defects or sterility.
When handling Class D, Division 2 materials you should:
take every measure to avoid contamination;
avoid inhaling by working in well-ventilated areas and/or wearing respiratory equipment;
avoid inhaling by working in well-ventilated areas and/or wearing respiratory equipment;
store the containers in designated areas.
Examples: acetone (irritant), asbestos (carcinogen), toluene diisocyanate (senzitizer).
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