The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s national hazard communication standard. One of the most important aspects of the WHMIS system is the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). A MSDS should be produced for all substances and mixtures which meet the harmonized criteria for physical, health or environmental hazards under the GHS and for all mixtures which contain ingredients that meet the criteria for carcinogenic, toxic to reproduction, or specific target organ toxicity in concentrations exceeding the cut-off limits.
A MSDS is a document that informs users of potential hazards (environmental, health, fire etc.) and describes how to work safely with a chemical product. The document also contains information regarding emergency procedures and possible hazards of the product as well as how to use, store and handle it.
Individual countries are able to determine what information is required on their MSDS. In Canada, there are nine categories on an MSDS: Hazardous Ingredients, Preparation Information, Product Information, Physical Data, Fire or Explosions Hazard, Reactivity Data, Toxicology Properties, Preventive Measure and First Aid Measures. Subcategories are included under each heading, with the number of subcategories varying in each category. The Physical Data and Toxicology Property categories are the largest with 11 subcategories each, while the First Aid Measures category is the smallest with only one subcategory required (Specific first aid measures).
One can visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety website for more detailed information on WHMIS MSDS authoring.
A MSDS is a document that informs users of potential hazards (environmental, health, fire etc.) and describes how to work safely with a chemical product. The document also contains information regarding emergency procedures and possible hazards of the product as well as how to use, store and handle it.
Individual countries are able to determine what information is required on their MSDS. In Canada, there are nine categories on an MSDS: Hazardous Ingredients, Preparation Information, Product Information, Physical Data, Fire or Explosions Hazard, Reactivity Data, Toxicology Properties, Preventive Measure and First Aid Measures. Subcategories are included under each heading, with the number of subcategories varying in each category. The Physical Data and Toxicology Property categories are the largest with 11 subcategories each, while the First Aid Measures category is the smallest with only one subcategory required (Specific first aid measures).
One can visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety website for more detailed information on WHMIS MSDS authoring.
The right information and training can be taken through several providers of whmis course online.
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