chemical exposure – WorkSafe Saskatchewan

WHMIS

WHMIS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals With the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in Canada, Canadian employers and the suppliers of chemical products need to comply with WHMIS rules. GHS is a system that defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and material safety data sheets (called safety data sheets, or SDSs, in GHS). The goal is that the same set of rules for classifying hazards, and the same format and content for labels and SDSs, will be adopted and used around the world. An international team of hazard communication experts developed GHS. Countries around the world have either already adopted GHS or are in the process of adopting it into their hazard classification and communication requirements for workplace and other products. GHS style labels and SDSs are used [...]

Online WHMIS Training

WHMIS The system used across Canada to provide safety information about hazardous products in the workplace has changed. Participants in this course will learn more about the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). WHMIS for Saskatchewan workers is an online course developed for WorkSafe Saskatchewan by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). This free course covers: an introduction to WHMIS and regulations WHMIS roles and responsibilities WHMIS classes and symbols the safe use and handling of controlled products safety data sheets This course is for anyone who works with, or could be exposed to, hazardous materials at work. REGISTER HERE Note: Online registration for this course is handled by the CCOHS. What are employers required to do? After completing the online course, you must get workplace-specific training in handling the chemicals and materials you work with or could be exposed to. Your employer is responsible [...]