whmis 2015

Chemicals are used everyday in every industry. No matter the extent that your workers are exposed to them, chemicals exist in almost every workplace. The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System has existed in Canada for over 30 years and has recently seen changes to harmonize with many of Canada’s trading partners around the world. This amended system is often called WHMIS 2015 (year that Health Canada brought the amended system into force) or GHS (Globally Harmonized System). If your workplace uses, stores, handles or produces chemicals known as Hazardous Products in any of the WHMIS Classes and Categories, there are WHMIS rules to follow.
These include aspects such as:

• Hazard identification and risk assessment regarding chemical use and exposure

• Labelling

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Personal protective equipment

• General training for workers about the WHMIS system

• More specific training about the Hazardous Products in their workplace

Corporate Health Works can assist your workplace to understand the risks of the chemicals in your workplace and protect your staff while working with them.  From air sampling and respirator fit testing to product purchase consultation to WHMIS training for your workers, we can help. Contact Corporate Health Works to discuss chemical safety and WHMIS in your workplace.