Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

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) to learn more.

WHMIS Symbols

Labeling Requirements

Supplier labels have a few new requirements. Review the for more information.

Here are some workplace label templates to get you started:

WHMIS labeling

Safety Data Sheets

Safety data sheets (SDSs) replace material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and include more information. Refer to the  for details.

WHMIS eLearning Module

¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Occupational Health and Safety legislation requires anyone working with or in proximity to controlled products to complete WHMIS training.

Who should take the course?
  • Take the course if you have NOT already completed WHMIS training and you plan to work with controlled products.
  • Take the course if you completed WHMIS training prior to 2017.

WHMIS Label Templates