Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
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Table of Contents


  1. About this publication
  2. Background on GHS
  3. Preparing for WHMIS After GHS in Canada
  4. Key terms in the GHS Vocabulary
  5. Overview of "WHMIS After GHS"
  6. Classification
  7. Safety Data Sheets
  8. Symbols and Pictograms
  9. Labels
  10. Hazard Statements
  11. Precautionary Statements
  12. Information for Suppliers and Importers
  13. Information for Employers
  14. Key Resources
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B­
  • WHMIS after GHS fact sheets