• Hazmat coding system (coloured diamond)– this system utilizes colours and numbers to alert external emergency personnel of the presence and severity of any hazardous materials contained in an area.
• WHMIS symbols– these symbols will depict the categories for the hazardous materials contained in an area, and should be familiar to members of the University community.
• Contact information– This will give information on how to contact those that need to be notified in case of an emergency in this area.  

How To Order Your Sign 

 

 Fill out the information form, providing as much information as possible and return it to the Human Resources Office.  We will send you your completed sign to be mounted on all doors outside of the area containing hazardous materials. 

 

Unsure How to Find the Information Needed? 

• Check your MSDS sheets – they will provide you information on the hazard classes and the NFPA fire rating.  Report the largest NFPA rating numbers for each category of hazardous materials found in your area.
• Contact Human Resources for assistance, if you need it, extension 8806.

Communication between area occupants and our housekeeping staff is vital to prevent their exposure to hazardous materials.  As our housekeepers work after regular business hours, they may not be able to ask questions about the hazards contained in each area.  It is therefore important to leave clear instructions regarding which tasks are safe to do and which are not.  This sign should be displayed on all outer doors to areas containing hazardous materials.