Ontario OHS Legislation Update – WHMIS Regulation changed
WHMIS (Amendment to Regulation 860/90) – On July 1, 2016, the province enacted changes to Ontario OHS legislation involving WHMIS to meet federal and international standards for classifying and labelling workplace chemicals.
How does this affect Ontario workplaces?
- Employers must begin implementing the new requirements for workplace WHMIS programs for classifying and labelling chemicals.
- Until May 30, 2018, WHMIS labels using either the old or new format may be used in the workplace.
- By December 1, 2018, the transition to the new WHMIS system must be complete.
- While both the old and new WHMIS systems are in use in the workplace, employers with hazardous materials at the work site must train workers about both.
The updated WHMIS regulation includes new language on labels and information sheets which will require employee training about the new WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems in Ontario.
Read more about Ontario New WHMIS regulations and employee training here.
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