Who enforces WHMIS?
WHMIS is enforced by the Labour Branch of Human Resources Development Canada for federal workplaces and by the provincial or territorial ministry responsible for occupational health and safety for most other workplaces. Most of the “information” requirements (and exemptions) of WHMIS legislation have been incorporated into the HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ACT and the HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION REVIEW ACT. These apply to all of Canada. Regulations made under these acts include: Controlled Products Regulation, Ingredient Disclosure List, Hazardous Materials Information Review Act Appeal Board Procedures Regulations, and the Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations. The occupational health and safety components of WHMIS that apply to federal employees and others covered by the Canada Labour Code (CLC) are specified in the CLC and the Canadian Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. The following acts and regulations apply to workers and employers covered by the provincial and ter
