A tripartite steering committee that was represented by the government, industry spokespersons, and labour representatives developed the WHMIS. The composition of the tripartite body ensured that the best interests of the parties involved were considered. After a series of legislation done on a federal, provincial, and territorial level, the WHMIS law was enacted on October 31, Meanwhile, the acting secretariat for the partnership of stakeholders is Health Canada.
There are four key components that make up the information system: classification of hazards, labeling of containers, accomplishment of material safety data sheets MSDS , and education and training programs for workers. Below are the responsibilities indicated in HPA:. The provinces and territories have incorporated the national standards into their occupational health and safety legislation and regulations, and are responsible for enforcement.
Under WHMIS, employers in workplaces with hazardous materials, are required to identify those materials, ensure that proper data sheets on the materials are readily available and containers are properly labelled, and to make sure that employees are properly trained in handling and use of the materials.
It is a comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials used in Canadian workplaces. Information is provided by means of product labels, material safety data sheets MSDS and worker education programs.
WHMIS was designed to ensure the safety of employers and employees while at the workplace. In particular, the system was designed to keep workers and employers informed of the dangers and hazards associated with the chemicals and substances that they may come into contact with while on the job.
The main components of WHMIS are hazard identification and product classification, labelling, material safety data sheets, and worker training and education. WHMIS was created in response to the Canadian workers' right to know about the safety and health hazards that may be associated with the materials or chemicals they use at work. Exposure to hazardous materials can cause or contribute to many serious health effects such as effects on the nervous system, kidney or lung damage, sterility, cancer, burns and rashes.
Some hazardous materials are safety hazards and can cause fires or explosions. WHMIS was created to help stop the injuries, illnesses, deaths, medical costs, and fires caused by hazardous materials. WHMIS was developed by a tripartite steering committee with representatives from government, industry and labour to ensure that the best interests of everyone were considered.
WHMIS became law through a series of complementary federal, provincial and territorial legislation that became effective October 31, These apply to all of Canada. Regulations made under these acts include:. Easy-to-read, question-and-answer fact sheets covering a wide range of workplace health and safety topics, from hazards to diseases to ergonomics to workplace promotion.
Download the free OSH Answers app. Search all fact sheets:. It is a comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials used in Canadian workplaces. Information is provided by means of product labels, material safety data sheets MSDS and worker education programs. The main components of WHMIS are hazard identification and product classification, labelling, material safety data sheets, and worker training and education.
It was created in response to the Canadian workers' right to know about the safety and health hazards that may be associated with the materials or chemicals they use at work.
Exposure to hazardous materials can cause or contribute to many serious health effects such as effects on the nervous system, kidney or lung damage, sterility, cancer, burns and rashes.
SDSs provide detailed hazard and precautionary information for products. Employers are required to educate and train workers on how to safely handle and work with hazardous products. Employees must be aware of how WHMIS functions, the hazards of specific materials within the workplace and safe work procedures that must be followed. In particular, local level training is required such that employees know how to access and understand SDSs. Note : Training is also required for individuals who are somewhat likely to be exposed to hazardous products in the course of their work.
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