WHMIS 2015 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS has been in effect as the communication standard for hazardous products in the workplace in Canada since 1988.  In 2015 following the adoption of the Globally Harmonized System (or GHS)  WHMIS was renamed WHMIS 2015). Persons exposed to hazardous materials in their workplace must have their WHMIS 2015 certification.