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- CCOHS: WHMIS - Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
- WHMIS - Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
What is a safety data sheet (SDS)? Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are summary documents that provide information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions SDSs are usually written by the manufacturer or supplier of the product, and must be provided by the suppliers of the hazardous products at the time of sale In some circumstances, an employer may be required to prepare
- How to Read an SDS
How to Read an SDS This document contains detailed information about content that is provided in each section of a safety data sheet (SDS) The sections are grouped by similar types of information rather than going through the 16 sections of the SDS chronologically
- CCOHS: WHMIS - Hazard Classes and Categories
Each hazard class or category must use specific pictograms and other label elements to indicate the hazard that is present and what precautionary measures must be taken Use the information provided by the label and SDS to be informed and to know how to safely use, handle, store and dispose of the hazardous product
- CCOHS: WHMIS - Labels
Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
- gt;Understanding a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Understanding a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides basic information on a material or chemical product A MSDS describes the properties and potential hazards of the material, how to use it safely, and what to do in an emergency The purpose of this document is to assist Canadian employees in understanding and interpreting this type of information The
- CCOHS: WHMIS - Pictograms
Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
- CCOHS: Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)? GHS stands for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
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