Transcription of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
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July 2017 A Guide to the LegislationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System ( whmis )Disclaimer: This resource has been prepared to help the Workplace parties understand some of their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. It is not legal advice. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations. For f urther Information please see full disclaimer at This g uide is also available online at A hard copy of this publication can be ordered: online at any time at b y phone through the ServiceOntario Contact Centre Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 416- 326 -5300 416-325 -3408 (TTY) 1- 800- 668 -9938 toll- free across Canada 1- 800- 268 -7095 TTY toll- free across Ontario ISBN 978-1- 4868-0400 -9 (Print) Rev.
WHMIS is changing to adopt new international standards for classifying hazardous materials and providing information on labels and safety data sheets. These new standards are part of the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) being phased in across Canada between February 2015 and December 2018.
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