Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 860) generally requires suppliers and employers to identify hazardous products, instruct/train their workers of proper use, handling and appropriate emergency response.

  1. It is recommended that the individual having control of, or being in possession of, any hazardous product notify the production office, or cause them to be notified, and advise the Assistant Director and Health and Safety Representative of the location, purpose and hazards.
  2. It is the responsibility of the Producer to ensure that hazardous products are clearly labelled with specific information and safely stored until use, and that safety data sheets with respect to the hazadous products are available in the workplace.
  3. Hazardous products should only be used by an individual hwo has been instructed in its effect, potential hazards, use, storage and handling.
  4. The use of hazardous products should be preceded by an announcement to the cast and crew of the hazard potential and emergency response plan.
  5. Regulation 860 made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, stipulates the requirements for all employers in the Province.

Note: In Ontario, WHMIS applies to all workplaces covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. There is corresponding federal legislation which applies to all federal government workplaces. WHMIS applies to hazardous products as defined in the Hazardous Products Regulations, SOR/2015-17. For more information, please see the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulation and the guide to WHMIS which can be viewed and printed from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development website.

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