There are two regulations legislating how to label chemical products in Canada. One of these is the CCCR (Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001) which applies to products that will only be available to consumers. The other regulation is WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) which would apply only to those chemicals that will be used in an industrial or institutional setting.
Both types of labels demonstrate the hazards of the products as well as safety measures to take into consideration while using the product. However, each regulation has specific requirements that the label must fulfill in order to be compliant.
CCCR labels are divided into two parts: a main display panel and a secondary panel. On the main display panel, the hazard symbol(s) must be displayed as well as the signal word and primary hazard statement(s). On the secondary display panel, specific hazard statements, negative and positive instructions, and first aid treatment statements relating to the hazard must be listed. All information in the secondary panel must be enclosed in a border. In addition, all statements on both panels must be in English and French. Finally, the CCCR sets out specific size requirements that must be fulfilled in order to be compliant.
WHMIS labels are slightly different. There is only one panel which contains all information. All information on the label must be enclosed in a hatched border. It must list the product identifier, the supplier identifier, hazard symbols, risk phrases, precautionary measures and first aid measures, when appropriate.
Both types of labels demonstrate the hazards of the products as well as safety measures to take into consideration while using the product. However, each regulation has specific requirements that the label must fulfill in order to be compliant.
CCCR labels are divided into two parts: a main display panel and a secondary panel. On the main display panel, the hazard symbol(s) must be displayed as well as the signal word and primary hazard statement(s). On the secondary display panel, specific hazard statements, negative and positive instructions, and first aid treatment statements relating to the hazard must be listed. All information in the secondary panel must be enclosed in a border. In addition, all statements on both panels must be in English and French. Finally, the CCCR sets out specific size requirements that must be fulfilled in order to be compliant.
WHMIS labels are slightly different. There is only one panel which contains all information. All information on the label must be enclosed in a hatched border. It must list the product identifier, the supplier identifier, hazard symbols, risk phrases, precautionary measures and first aid measures, when appropriate.
Either of those too will be good for the workers and good thing is getting any of them is now easier. Getting WHMIS certification is definitely easier nowadays as they are made available online. People, wherever they are, can now take the course they desire as they wouldn't have to search for schools or training center offering that course.
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