Do consumer products require WHMIS labels?
Consumer products are partially exempt from the requirements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). The Federal Hazardous Products Act and regulations state that suppliers do not have to apply WHMIS compliant labels or provide a safety data sheet (SDS) for these products.
Is consumer label a WHMIS label?
Consumer products sold to the general public and in quantities used by the general public are exempt from WHMIS 2015 supplier labels and SDS requirements. In most cases the existing label will serve as a workplace label.
Do I need an SDS for consumer products?
OSHA does not require that MSDS be provided to purchasers of household consumer products when the products are used in the workplace in the same manner that a consumer would use them, i.e.; where the duration and frequency of use (and therefore exposure) is not greater than what the typical consumer would experience.
Do all products have a WHMIS label?
Not all products are controlled by the WHMIS legislation, and so they may not have WHMIS labels or use the exact same symbols as WHMIS.
What is exempt from WHMIS?
The exclusions under WHMIS 2015 are: Explosives as defined in the Explosives Act. Cosmetic, device, drug or food as defined in the Food and Drugs Act. Pest control products as defined in the Pest Control Products Act. Consumer products as defined in the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
What is on a WHMIS supplier label?
The supplier label must include the following information: Product identifier – the brand name, chemical name, common name, generic name or trade name of the hazardous product. Initial supplier identifier – the name, address and telephone number of either the Canadian manufacturer or the Canadian importer*.
What products require a SDS?
What products require an SDS? Any product that is considered a hazardous chemical requires a safety data sheet. A hazardous chemical, as defined by the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), is any chemical which can cause a physical or a health hazard.
Can you as a consumer request the product seller to provide a safety data sheet for product that can contain chemical substances?
The difference here for consumer products (ie., sold to the general public), is that at any time, a downstream user or distributor may request an SDS for a consumer product … and it must be supplied to them.
Why are consumer products exempt from WHMIS?
Other Products Excluded from WHMIS Wood or products made of wood. Explosives as defined in the Explosives Act. Nuclear substances within the meaning of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, that are radioactive. Hazardous waste that is being sold for recycling, recovery, or is intended for disposal.
What must be on a WHMIS supplier label?
How many labeling labels are required on a supplier label?
Most supplier labels show six types of information. The written information must be shown in both English and French. Supplier labels may be bilingual (as one label) or available as two labels (one in English, and one in French). The pictogram(s), signal word, and hazard statement(s) must be grouped together.
Are Consumer Products exempt from WHMIS 2015 supplier labels?
Consumer products sold to the general public and in quantities used by the general public are exempt from WHMIS 2015 supplier labels and SDS requirements. In most cases the existing label will serve as a workplace label. Worker training can be limited to ensuring that the worker understands the warnings on the label.
Are WHMIS labels required in Canadian workplaces?
So, a product labeled for consumer sale can legally be purchased and used in Canadian workplaces without having its labels replaced with WHMIS ones and without a mandatory SDS.
What are the WHMIS regulations?
WHMIS Regulations lay out the requirements for suppliers and importers of hazardous products used in Canada. The Canadian supplier or importer is required to determine if their products are hazardous and prepare and maintain Safety Data Sheets and labels to provide to their customers. There are certain products that are not covered under WHMIS.
Do I need an SDS for a WHMIS product?
WHMIS regulation states you require an SDS for all hazardous products at your worksite. Some products in the workplace are exempt from this rule. WHMIS may not apply to all products especially if they are regulated under other legislation in Canada. Do I need an SDS for a WHMIS Exempt Product?
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