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This site provides information about the main elements of WHIMIS and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers for these elements. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
WHMIS
(Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
Incident Awareness
Recent Incidents
- Security guard stabbed while guarding construction site
- Parts of fingers amputated while clearing machine not locked out or effectively guarded
- More recent incidents
Fatalities
- Handyman fell 18.5 feet from roof
- Truck driver run over by back tires
- More fatal incidents
What's New
WHMIS After Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
Two free e-learning courses from CCOHS regarding possible changes to WHMIS
Introduction
WHMIS After GHS: How Suppliers Can Prepare
