WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

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is a comprehensive system for providing information on the safe use of hazardous products in Canadian workplaces. WHMIS is changing to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (or GHS) for workplace chemicals. Health Canada is the government body responsible for making the required changes to the overall federal WHMIS-related laws.

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