Amendments to Hazardous Products Regulations are coming: Is your business ready?
Follow these steps now to comply with the latest amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations. Don’t leave it to the last minute.
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Chemicals, Hazardous Materials & WHMIS
View our resources below to access reasonable precautions to protect workers, as well as information and instruction to help keep them safe.
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Safety Connection | MLITSD Occupational Hygiene Campaign 2025-2026
Watch this free webinar hosted by MLITSD & WSPS on 2025–2026 Occupational Hygiene Campaigns. Gain expert insights into workplace safety, hygiene strategies & hazard prevention.
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How effective is your workplace-specific WHMIS training? New DIY workshop helps you prepare for inspections
With MLITSD inspections underway, inspectors will be looking for workplace-specific WHMIS plans. Join WSPS’ free half-day workshop to get inspection-ready and meet Ontario’s updated requirements.
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Fire hazards: How to work safely with flammable liquids
Mishandling flammable liquids is a common mistake that can turn into a tragedy. Learn 5 mistakes that could turn a spark into a disaster and learn how to handle flammable chemicals safely.
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WHMIS: what you need to know about hazardous materials in the workplace
Hazardous products that are used and stored in the workplace are classified according to WHMIS 2015 requirements.
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MLITSD Occupational Hygiene Inspections – Frequently Asked Questions
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How to Read a WHMIS Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Unsure when reading a WHMIS Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? Use this guide to help you understand SDSs and effectively manage workplace risks associated with hazardous products.
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Are your workers exposed to dangerous designated substances? Here’s how to find out.
Designated substances pose such extreme health hazards to workers, that they have their own regulation under the OHSA. But there is a gap in awareness of the regulation among employers.
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Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments
This fillable workbook can assist you complete a written assessment of the exposure or likelihood of exposure of a worker to a designated substance in the workplace.
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Sample Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments: Lead
This Workbook for Designated Substance (Lead) Assessments is meant to provide an example of a completed report.
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Chemical Safety
Do you know what chemicals are in your workplace that need special care when being used, stored or handled and disposed of? Learn why it is important that you know about WHMIS in this video.
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Chemical Safety (WHMIS)
Chemicals can be found in every size of workplace and some of these chemicals are hazardous. This video discusses chemical safety and WHMIS - Canada's system for handling hazardous materials in the wo
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Beyond generic WHMIS. Is your workplace compliant?
Employers are responsible for providing workplace-specific WHMIS training. But what does that mean?
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Use chemicals in your workplace? Get prepared for MLITSD inspections
The MLITSD has continued two inspection campaigns to boost compliance with WHMIS and chemical hazard regulations in the workplace. Learn how your business should prepare.
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Does every worker in Ontario need WHMIS training?
If you are an employer in Ontario, do all workers need to be trained on WHMIS 2015? Watch this short video to find out.
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What are the supplier's duties under WHMIS?
Companies who sell or import hazardous products have certain responsibilities under WHMIS. Watch this short video to find out what they are.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning of teen a wake-up call for employers: 7 tips for prevention
A worker almost died after being told to use a gas-powered pressure washer in an enclosed space, which resulted in toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Learn how to prevent near tragedies like this one.
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What are the employer's duties under WHMIS?
Employers have responsibilities under WHMIS 2015 - but what are they? Watch this short video to find out.
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What are the main parts of WHMIS?
What are the main elements of WHMIS 2015 that employers should be aware of? Watch this short video to find out.
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What products does WHMIS cover?
What workplace products are classified under WHMIS 2015? Watch this short video to find out.
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