Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) was revised in 2018. Revisions included the following:
- New classes of hazards.
- All new pictograms/symbols.
- Revised labeling requirements.
- Changes to contents of "safety data sheets" (SDS) (versus material safety data sheets [MSDS]).
How This Affects You
If you work with hazardous products at the university:
- Review the WHMIS program open in a new tab.
- Complete the eLearning module open in a new tab.
- Review labeling requirements open in a new tab.
- How to read an SDS open in a new tab.
For questions about the program, contact HSE open in a new tab.
Symbols + Hazard Categories
WHMIS has a set of hazard categories and pictograms and symbols. Refer to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) WHMIS 2015 - Pictograms fact sheet open in a new tab to learn more.
Labeling Requirements
Supplier labels have a few new requirements. Review the WHMIS labels information document open in a new tab for more information.
Here are some workplace label templates to get you started:
![WHMIS labeling](../../../../media-library/health-safety-environment/images/whmis-2015/whmis2015label.png)
Safety Data Sheets
Safety data sheets (SDSs) replace material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and include more information. Refer to the SDS information document open in a new tab for details.