![]() ![]() Providing an SDS in only English or French would not be considered to be in compliance. In situations where two separate SDSs are used, both the English and French parts must be provided to the purchaser at the same time. The SDS may be provided as one bilingual SDS, or as two SDSs (one each in English and French). The information elements provided on a safety data sheet must be in both official languages of Canada (English and French). In other words, every product classified as a "hazardous product" under WHMIS that is intended for use, handling or storage in a workplace in Canada must have an SDS. Hazardous product means any product, mixture, material or substance that is classified in accordance with the regulations made under subsection 15(1) in a category or subcategory of a hazard class listed in Schedule 2 ( produit dangereux) The official definition of a “hazardous product” is If a product covered by the Hazardous Products Act meets the criteria to be classified in a hazard class or category as listed in the Hazardous Products Regulation, it is considered to be a "hazardous product". SDSs tell users what the hazards of the product are, how to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed, how to recognize symptoms of exposure, and what to do if emergencies occur. Use this information to identify the hazards of the products you use, and follow the recommended safe handling and emergency measures to protect workers from those hazards. They are an important information resource for workplaces and workers about the product(s) used. SDSs provide more detailed hazard information about the product than the label. In some circumstances, an employer may be required to prepare an SDS (e.g., when the product is produced and used exclusively in that workplace). SDSs are usually written by the manufacturer or supplier of the product, and must be provided by the suppliers of the hazardous products at the time of sale. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are summary documents that provide information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions. ![]() WHMIS – Confidential Business Information (CBI). ![]() Please refer to the following OSH Answers documents for more information about WHMIS: Suppliers and employers must use and follow the WHMIS requirements for labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous products sold, distributed, or imported into Canada. While these jurisdictions based their WHMIS regulations on a common model, small variations between jurisdictions may exist. Note that WHMIS is also regulated in the workplace by the provinces, territories and federal (for federally regulated workplaces) governments under their occupational health and safety legislation. Health Canada is the government body responsible for the overall WHMIS supplier-related laws. Suppliers are granted a 3-year transition period (to December 15, 2025) to bring product classifications, safety data sheets and labels into compliance with the amendments.įor most workplaces, the most notable impact will be seen in the changes to the flammable gases class, and the new class of chemicals under pressure. The changes introduced in December 2022 are in force. This document reflects the Hazardous Products Regulations requirements as of December 15, 2022. This document discusses the WHMIS supplier requirements as regulated by the federal legislation – the Hazardous Products Act and the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). You are here: WHMIS - Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Ĭanada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). ![]()
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