Apprenticeship program resources: WHMIS legislation
These resources are directly aligned to learning competencies defined by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) for various apprenticeable trades. For more information and resources on these topics, please visit the Health & Safety section of this website.
Legislation
- Hazardous Products Act (Canada) - Summary of key Sections
- Ingredient Disclosure List
- Controlled Products
- Hazardous Products Act (Dept. of Justice, Canada)
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Act
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations
OHS Regulation
- Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Part 6 Substance Specific Requirements - Biological Agents
OHS Guidelines
- Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Guidelines Part 6 Substance Specific Requirements - Biological Agents
Resources
WHMIS 2015: At Work
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets,...
WHMIS 2015 for Workers
This video helps workers understand the primary changes to WHMIS 2015 — new hazard classes, new labelling requirements, and a revised safety data sheet format — as well as the responsibilities...
Suppliers' Guide to WHMIS: Chapter 3
Prepare the MSDS
Suppliers' Guide to WHMIS: Preparing compliant material safety data sheets and labels
A step-by-step guide and reference book to help suppliers and employers classify products and to review and prepare supplier labels and MSDSs to meet applicable WHMIS legislation.