Worksite Safety Team Safety Consultant Share: Janitors use hazardous chemicals on a daily basis, that’s why it’s important for them to know the ins and outs of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems). With WHMIS training, cleaning staff will understand health risks, how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, and learn to follow procedures… Read more »
Understanding WHMIS Hazard Classes and Categories
Worksite Safety Team Safety Consultant Share: New Regulatory Updates as of December 2022: Suppliers have until December 15, 2025, to update their labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to meet these new rules. Update Why It Matters NEW: “Chemicals Under Pressure” hazard class Covers pressurized products other than aerosols—think foams and pastes that can blast… Read more »
What is WHMIS?
Learn about the latest changes to WHMIS training in Canada. The “WHMIS 2015” legislation introduced the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). This update comes with some significant changes including updated pictograms, a new safety data sheet format, and changes to supplier labels.