New Guide Prepares for Upcoming Changes to WHMIS

(CIFFA eBulletin)

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is working towards adopting the new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has created a new guide to introduce Canadians to GHS and to help prepare workplaces for potential changes. The goal of GHS is to have the same set of rules for classifying hazards and the same format and content for labels and safety data sheets (SDS) adopted and used around the world.

WHMIS – “After GHS: Preparing for Change” will help guide organizations through the anticipated changes, assist in the understanding of the new requirements and facilitate a successful transition to “WHMIS After GIS”.

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