How does WHMIS Work

There are 3 parties responsible for making sure the workplace is WHMIS Compliant

A lot of these things won't make sense just yet but soon you will know what it all means.

Suppliers - Responsible for:
- Providing labels / safety data sheets for all hazardous products that they import or manufacture
Employer - Responsible for:
- Providing WHMIS Training
- Providing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and training on how to use it
- Making sure that containers in the workplace are labelled
- Making sure that Safety Data Sheets are easy for workers to access and read
Employee - Responsible for:
- Participating in WHMIS training
- Using your knwoledge to work as safely as possible
- Refusing unsafe work that is dangerous
- Using PPE as required

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