Technical Guidance Released for WHMIS 2015 Supplier Requirements

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Bureau (within Health Canada) has released the full Technical Guidance on the Requirements of the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) – WHMIS 2015 Supplier Requirements. This release comprises Phase 1 content (classification principles, hazard communication and Confidential Business Information) as well as Phase 2 content (physical hazard and health hazard classification content) in a consolidated guidance document.

Health Canada’s website at WHMIS.gc.ca has been updated to reflect the availability of the Technical Guidance. A PDF copy can be requested on the Health Canada website.