Safety Talk

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, or WHMIS, was launched in 1988 and was recently updated to WHMIS 2015. It now incorporates new, global standards for hazard communication. In this Safety Talk, we’ll look at what WHMIS is, what the changes are for WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015, and how these changes are important for you. What Can Go Wrong WHMIS ensures that you receive the correct information about hazardous products and chemicals used or located in your workplace. As product manufacturers and suppliers transition from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015, you’re going to encounter pictograms, labels, and safety data sheets […]