Work Place Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Work Place Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

WHIMS is a system which provides worker education and protection from chemicals used in the workplace. ****

There are three main parts of WHIMS:

  • Label containers of hazardous materials
  • Provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with information about hazardous material
  • Provide workers with training on how to work safely with hazardous material

 

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