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The original WHMIS is not being replaced but rather updated to align as closely as possible with the United States and other key trading partners. The new WHMIS will be called "WHMIS 2015".
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Manufacturers |
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Employers |
Phase 1 |
Use CPR or HPR requirements |
Use CPR or HPR requirements |
Use CPR or HPR requirements |
Phase 2
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Use HPR requirements |
Use CPR or HPR requirements |
Use CPR or HPR requirements |
Phase 3
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Use HPR requirements |
Use HPR requirements |
Use CPR or HPR requirements |
Completion
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Use HPR requirements |
Use HPR requirements |
Use HPR requirements |
The term "Material Safety Data Sheet" (MSDS) is now going to be replaced with "Safety Data Sheet" (SDS).
NOTE: MSDS had to be updated every 3 years regardless if there was a change made or not
See an example of
MSDS for model AA487
NOTE: SDS sheets only need to be revised if there is a change made
*Items 12 through 15 are optional
See an example of
SDS for model AA487
While WHMIS 2015 includes new harmonized criteria for hazard classification and requirements for labels and safety data sheets, the roles and responsibilities for suppliers, employers and workers have not changed. Health Canada and the federal, provincial and territorial occupational health and safety agencies will also retain the same roles and responsibilities.
Health Canada is in the process of aligning WHMIS with the United Nation's Globally Harmonized system (GHS). When the process is complete, WHMIS hazard symbols will be substituted by GHS-styled pictograms on hazardous product labels. Hazardous product classification and categorization determines which pictograms appear on a chemical's label.