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WHIMIS Q&A

• What are the employers’ duties under WHMIS?

  When a hazardous product is used in the workplace, employers are required to:

  • Educate and train workers on the hazards and safe use of products.
  • Ensure that hazardous products are properly labelled.
  • Prepare workplace labels, as needed.
  • Prepare SDSs, as necessary (e.g., if an employer manufactures a hazardous product that is used on-site).
  • Provide access to up-to-date SDSs to workers.
  • Ensure appropriate control measures are in place to protect the health and safety of workers

• What are the workers duties under WHMIS?

  Workers must:

  • participate in WHMIS education and training programs
  • take necessary steps to protect themselves and their co-workers
  • participate in identifying and controlling hazards.