The guidance is part of the 2016-17 Regulatory Cooperation Council’s plan for workplace chemicals. Both countries have vowed to reduce and prevent differences in regulations “while respecting the legislative and regulatory requirements of each country.” READ MORE...
Introduction The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Canada’s hazard communication standard, came into effect on October 31, 1988. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labelling of containers, the provision of (material) safety data sheets ((M)SDSs), and worker education programs. On February 11, 2015, the Government released final regulations, the Hazardous Products […] READ MORE...
