Effective Friday, September 17, a province-wide mandatory masking order will be implemented for all indoor public spaces.
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WHMIS is a detailed plan for the safe workplace use of hazardous materials. Employers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of workers who may be exposed to WHMIS-controlled products.
Many chemicals used in the workplaces are classified as hazardous products under WHMIS. WHMIS is a hazard communication system outlining the health and safety information about the hazardous chemicals using product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and worker education and training. If any of the hazard symbols are printed on the product labels or the SDS provided by the chemical manufacturer/supplier, then the product is likely a WHMIS-controlled product.
If a WHMIS controlled product is used in the workplace, the employer is required to:
For non-WHMIS controlled chemical products used in the workplace, the employer is required to provide information about the chemicals to the workers, and train them in the precautions to be taken with respect to handling, use, storage, production, and/or disposal of those chemicals used.
If you have any questions, please contact the Occupational Health and Safety Division's Occupational Hygiene Unit at 1-800-567-7233.
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