STIC - Automotive:
Workplace (Module 1)
 Health
and Safety: WHMIS (Topic 4)
Content
This lesson presents WHMIS information and combines it with a task:
giving a group presentation simulating workplace training. Additional
WHMIS information can be obtained from a WHMIS Handbook that details
workplace training. The lesson focuses on the eight WHMIS symbols and
the workplace hazards that they represent and safety procedures that
must be followed. For the whole class, the content and terminology are
a catalyst to practise working in groups, negotiating tasks, and presenting
a brief group presentation.
Delivery
Make as many copies as necessary of the following handouts  :
- Handout 1 - OHSA Activity Sheet
- Handout 2 - Fire Safety Chart
- Handout 3 - WHMIS Symbols
- Handout 4 - Terms for Hazardous Material
- Handout 5 - Instructions for Task
- Handout 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 8, 8a, 9, 9a - 1 sheet with symbols
per group; each member should get 1 information sheet
- Handout 10 - How to read a hazard label
- Terminology List (optional)
Material needed: chart paper, markers, OHP, Occupational Health
and Safety booklet Methodology
Introduction
(5 minutes)
Write the words Occupational Health and Safety Act on the board
and encourage participants to brainstorm words associated with this
phrase. Some terms/words that should be raised are: protection, danger,
law, hazardous waste, safety rules, fire.
Being familiar with health and safety issues is especially important
for Auto Service Technicians given the number of unnecessary accidents
occurring in shops every year. Knowing the terminology related to
health and safety will allow ASTs to better read and understand signs
and labels in the workplace.
Pre-Tasks
1. (20 minutes)
Explain that this lesson will focus
on health and safety and Canadian and Ontario law, particularly
one piece of legislation. Explain that Canada places more emphasis on health and safety than
any other country. This is very important for automotive service
technicians who work in a workplace with flammable material. At the
provincial level, there are two health and safety laws:
- The Occupational Health and Safety Act
- The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Regulation (WHMIS)
Have participants scan the OH&SA for information
and answer the questions on Handout 1. Have participants compare
their answers
Have participants scan the diagram (Handout 2) and
answer the reading comprehension questions on the same handout. Take
up the answers with the class.
Explain that the goal of today's lesson is to become familiarized
with WHMIS which stands for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System. All businesses and workplaces are legally required to conform
to WHMIS regulations.
WHMIS is designed to give employers and employees information about
hazardous materials in the workplace. It is based on three approaches:
- Container labelling
- MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
- Workplace education programs
The purpose of WHMIS is to reduce accidents, reduce disease and
encourage workplace education. Explain that labour, industry and
all three levels of government (federal, provincial and municipal)
participated in the development of this legislation.
Explain that each employee must understand the dangers in the workplace
and be familiar with WHMIS. A further requirement is to explain dangers
and safety rules to others.
2. (20 minutes)
The first part of WHMIS is labels.
These symbolize various kinds of dangers. Put OHT1 on the screen
and see if the participants can determine what the symbols mean.
Distribute Handout 3 and 4 and have the participants work with
a partner and match the label with the symbol. Take up as a whole
class activity and have the participants explain the danger (see
Facilitator's Answer Sheet). Explain also that each hazardous material
is classified A-F. Explain that the task for the day is to prepare and present a short
presentation on two symbols of WHMIS.
3. (45 minutes)
Divide the class into groups of
four. Distribute Handout 5. Explain that workplace safety training
is an important part of workplace communication. Explain that each
group is responsible for a short class presentation on the dangers
represented by two symbols. Their task is to explain the dangers
and the safety rules that should be followed when working around
these materials. Each group will be given two WHMIS symbols and
chart paper in order to create a visual aid to be used during their
presentation. (Handouts 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 8, 8a, 9, 9a) Explain that
this task involves teamwork. All team members should work together
to complete the task. Initiate a co-operative learning structure
by assigning roles (refer to Facilitator Training Guidelines, if
necessary). Explain to the class that they should work together first
and share their knowledge that they have gained through prior work
experience and the information from the first part of the lesson.
After 10 minutes, distribute the corresponding WHMIS information
and have the participants include the information, if they haven't
already. Remind them that their visual aid is an important part of
their presentation. Task
(35 minutes)
1. Have each group present their WHMIS
symbols to the class. Set the scene by stating that the participants
listening are really employees in a workplace WHMIS training session.
Allow and encourage clarification questions. Post Task
(10 minutes)
1. Distribute Handout 10 with the
information summary and review as a class.  Downloads
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