Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Roles, responsibilities and requirements under WHMIS, amendments to supplier regulations, protecting confidential business information, compliance and enforcement, international cooperation, supplier resources, newsletter and contact information.
Services and information
Roles and responsibilities under WHMIS
About WHMIS and its implementation in Canada.
Amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations
The amendments, their transition period and your obligations as a supplier.
Hazardous substance assessments
Database of assessments by chemical name.
Protecting confidential business information
Filing and registering a claim, compliance review, and a searchable list of claims for exemption from disclosure.
Supplier hazard communication requirements under WHMIS
Hazard communication requirements for suppliers, their legal foundations, and excluded sectors.
Compliance and enforcement
Compliance and enforcement of the Hazardous Products Act and Hazardous Materials Information Review Act, and their regulations.
Tools and resources for WHMIS suppliers
Guidance, policies, reports, classification and compliance tools and WHMIS logo.
International cooperation
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
Internationally consistent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information through labels and safety data sheets.
Regulatory Cooperation Council and workplace hazardous products
How Canada and the U.S. collaborate on common classification and labelling requirements for workplace hazardous products.
Email updates, newsletter and contact information
Workplace Hazardous Products Program email subscription list
Sign up to receive email updates.
Workplace Hazardous Products Program newsletter
Guidance, policies, reports, classification and compliance tools and WHMIS logo.
Contact us
Find federal, provincial and territorial contact information and request a meeting.
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