WHMIS became law through a series of complementary federal, provincial and territorial legislation that became effective October 31, 1988.

Why was WHMIS created?

Originally established in 1988, the purpose of WHMIS is to ensure employers and workers receive consistent and comprehensive health and safety information about the hazardous products they may be exposed to at work.

What year was WHMIS started?

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Canada's hazard communication standard, came into effect on October 31, 1988.