GLOBAL HARMONIZED SYSTEM
GHS IS REPLACING WHMIS IN 2012 IN CANADA.
GHS IS BEING ROLLED OUT BY OSHA IN THE U.S IN 2012
What does this mean for my Business?
GHS will be replacing WHMIS in Canada when the legislation changes; expected to happen in 2012. At that time employers will need to replace the WHMIS information and materials in the workplace, including the MSDS (SDS) sheets and workplace labelling systems. As well, employers will need to retrain all employees.
GHS has been put forward by OSHA in the US as well, and will affect the US requirements for workplace, consumers and pesticide use. It is expected to be rolled out in 2012.
What is GHS?
The Global Harmonized System (GHS) will establish new rules for hazardous chemicals in transportation, workplace use and consumer use, as well as special rules for pesticides.
GHS also includes new Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), or Safety Data Sheet (SDS), requirements and new hazard symbols.
It comprises standards for:
- Classifying chemicals
- Symbols for hazards
- Labeling requirements
- Material Safety Data Sheet requirements
CEsafety has partnered with:
The Compliance Center, Hazardous Materials Regulations Specialists in North America,
for the rollout of the GHS in WHMIS, and will be offering all the training, materials and services you need to bring your business into compliance:
- GHS Training – Onsite or Online
- GHS Program Information & Publications
- GHS Posters & Workplace Materials
- SDS Sheets
- Chemical Labels, Signs & Tags
As always, CEsafety will be offering industry specific products and services to our Golf, Campground, Automotive, School Board and General Industry Clients.
Please contact us for further information.