Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) was revised in 2018. Revisions included the following:

  • New classes of hazards.
  • All new pictograms/symbols.
  • Revised labeling requirements.
  • Changes to contents of "safety data sheets" (SDS) (versus material safety data sheets [MSDS]).

How This Affects You

If you work with hazardous products at the university:

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  • Complete the .
  • Review .
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For questions about the program, .

Symbols + Hazard Categories

WHMIS has a set of hazard categories and pictograms and symbols. Refer to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)  to learn more.

WHMIS Symbols

Labeling Requirements

Supplier labels have a few new requirements. Review the  for more information.

Here are some workplace label templates to get you started:

WHMIS labeling

Safety Data Sheets

Safety data sheets (SDSs) replace material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and include more information. Refer to the  for details.

WHMIS eLearning Module

黑料不打烊 Occupational Health and Safety legislation requires anyone working with or in proximity to controlled products to complete WHMIS training.

Who should take the course?
  • Take the course if you have NOT already completed WHMIS training and you plan to work with controlled products.
  • Take the course if you completed WHMIS training prior to 2017.

WHMIS Label Templates