2420 WHMIS

Question 1

What does WHMIS stand for?

Answer 1

Workplace hazardous material information systems

Question 2

What is WHMIS - explain to a worker.

Answer 2

Required at every workplace in Canada

A system to provide information to workers about hazardous materials they work with/around

Requires that workers using hazardous materials (hazardous products in legislation, previously controlled products) be educated and trained

Requires workers to be educated on the WHMIS elements (labels, SDS)

Requires that workers are trained in the safe use of hazardous materials and appropriate PPE.

Requires that workers be trained to respond to accidents and spills involving hazardous materials.