CCOHS: WHMIS - Pictograms Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
CCOHS: WHMIS Pictograms Description Standardized WHMIS pictograms easily show users of a hazardous product what type of hazard is present Pictograms appear on supplier labels and safety data sheets as the symbol or name of the symbol Display this poster to help workers understand the hazards each WHMIS pictogram represents
CCOHS: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety WHMIS Pictograms Kit (Downloads) Free, downloadable Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) pictograms as regulated by the Hazardous Products Regulations (amended WHMIS) This information has been updated to reflect the December 2022 WHMIS amendments For information regarding GHS pictograms and their usage, visit our WHMIS – Pictograms fact sheet To download individual
Pictograms Pictograms are graphic images that immediately show the user of a hazardous product what type of hazard is present With a quick glance, you can see, for example, that the product is flammable, or if it might be a health hazard
CCOHS: WHMIS - Labels Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
WHMIS - Pictograms WHMIS - Pictograms On this page Important Information What is a pictogram? What pictograms are used with WHMIS hazard classes and Do all hazard classes and categories require a pictogram? Where will I find the pictograms? categories?
CCOHS: WHMIS - Education and Training Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
CCOHS: WHMIS - Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
CCOHS: WHMIS - Hazard Classes and Categories Each hazard class or category must use specific pictograms and other label elements to indicate the hazard that is present and what precautionary measures must be taken Use the information provided by the label and SDS to be informed and to know how to safely use, handle, store and dispose of the hazardous product
WHMIS Pictograms and Hazard Classes Most pictograms have a distinctive red “square set on one of its points” border Inside this border is a symbol that represents the potential hazard (e g , fire, health hazard, corrosive, etc ) Together, the symbol and the border are referred to as a pictogram Pictograms are assigned to specific hazard classes or categories