Suppliers are responsible for classifying hazardous products, labeling them correctly, and providing up-to-date Safety Data Sheets. This ensures that downstream users, such as employers and workers, have access to crucial safety information.
Workers play a critical role in WHMIS compliance by reporting unsafe conditions, such as missing or unclear labels. This ensures hazards are communicated effectively and safety measures can be enforced.
Under WHMIS regulations, it is the employer's responsibility to ensure that workers receive proper education and training about hazardous materials they may encounter in the workplace. Employers must provide both general and workplace-specific training.
Employers must ensure workers are equipped with the proper PPE for handling hazardous materials and that it is used consistently and correctly. This is part of their obligation to maintain a safe working environment.
Suppliers must ensure products are labeled correctly before they are delivered, and employers are responsible for maintaining those labels in the workplace. Both parties share this responsibility to ensure safe handling and usage of hazardous materials.
