Corsafety.ca, in consultation with the joint committee or employee health and safety representative, as applicable, will establish and maintain an effective WHMIS program at each work site, as part of the overall workplace health and safety program, which addresses applicable WHMIS requirements, including education and training, and is reviewed at least annually, or more frequently if required by a change in work conditions or available hazard information.
Managers
It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure WHMIS requirements are met in all locations under his or her authority, which includes:
- Labelling of all containers.
- Educating employees on WHMIS
- Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and monitoring use.
- Ensuring Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all controlled products are current and available to employees.
- Maintaining an updated Controlled Product Inventory.
- Providing the designated supervisor with a copy of the current Controlled Product Inventory List.
- Labelling of all containers.
- Employees
- To reduce the risk of a controlled product exposure employees are expected to comply with WHMIS legislation and this program and therefore, be familiar with labelling and material safety data sheets (MSDS) of controlled products used in the workplace.
- Employees shall follow all label and MSDS requirements.
- Employees will immediately report any concerns regarding the WHMIS program to their supervisor.
- To reduce the risk of a controlled product exposure employees are expected to comply with WHMIS legislation and this program and therefore, be familiar with labelling and material safety data sheets (MSDS) of controlled products used in the workplace.