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In all such circumstances you should obtain clear instruction from your supervisor as to the care you need to take in handling these materials. These products are part of the organization's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), which is intended to ensure that information on these materials is available to those working with them. All WHMIS controlled products will be labelled with a t least the following three items: 1. Name of product 2. Protective equipment that must be used, e.g. gloves, goggles, etc. 3. The statement "Refer to MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)" When handling WHMIS materials you should follow these steps: • Obtain instruction from your supervisor • Read all labels carefully • If a product does not have a label, do not use it! Report this to the supervisor immediately • I f a product label has either a WHMIS symbol or the statement, "refer to MSDS," do not use the product until you know more about it and how to safely use it by speaking to your supervisor Report hazardous situations, unsafe conditions and volunteer- related accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately. Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) is dedicated to reducing infections among clients, volunteers and staff. This is achieved through education programs, surveillance (actively looking for infections) and effective outbreak management. Routine practice Routine practice is an important concept in infection prevention and control. Routine practice should be followed by everyone to prevent the transmission of organisms. Routine practice assumes that all persons and all things are potentially infectious. Baycrest Volunteer Handbook 34

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