Background. Discussion on Canada s transition/adoption of GHS start as early as

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2 Background Discussion on Canada s transition/adoption of GHS start as early as Transition to GHS a Federal Government initiative with Provinces and Territories adopting through their respective OH&S Act/Regs.

3 Background For some years there have been a couple committees / working groups meeting to set out and support transition. Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation (CAALL) Sub-group CAALL-OSH

4 Background A second large working group was established the WHMIS advisory group. Meetings have been going on for some years based on need and increased to monthly over the last 2 years. Each Province & Territory has representation. Advisory group has been lead by representatives from the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOH&S)

5 GHS - Change Summary New (expanded) Hazard Classification rules New (expanded) Hazard Classes New Label requirements (standardized) New format for Safety Data Sheets (standardized)

6 GHS Global Benefits The key objectives of the GHS are: To increase worker protections through the adoption of an improved, globally recognized standard for communicating the hazards associated with workplace hazardous chemicals. To facilitate trade through common labelling and other hazard communication requirements; and To lower costs for businesses and consumers by reducing the need for retesting and reclassifying workplace hazardous chemicals from, or for, different markets.

7 Hazard classification is criteria is more comprehensive Improves ability to indicate severity of hazards Physical hazard criteria are consistent with TDG Standardized language GHS - Benefits Hazard and precautionary statements More comprehensive requirements and standardization of Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

8 The roles and responsibilities for suppliers, employers and workers have not changed. Suppliers Roles & Responsibilities identify whether their products are hazardous products; and, prepare labels and SDSs and provide these to purchasers of hazardous products intended for use in a workplace.

9 Employers Roles & Responsibilities Educate and train workers on the hazards and safe use of hazardous products in the workplace; Ensure that hazardous products are properly labelled; Prepare workplace labels and SDSs (as necessary); and, Ensure appropriate control measures are in place to protect the health and safety of workers.

10 Workers Roles & Responsibilities participate in WHMIS and chemical safety training programs; take necessary steps to protect themselves and their co-workers; and, participate in identifying and controlling hazards.

11 Current State On February 11, 2015, the Government of Canada published in the Canada Gazette, Part II the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR), which, in addition to the amendments made to the Hazardous Products Act under the Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No.1, modified the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 1988 to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for workplace chemicals. This modified WHMIS is referred to as WHMIS The Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the Ingredient Disclosure List have been repealed.

12 Current State February 11, 2015, Federal coming into force Modified the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 1988 to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for workplace chemicals WHMIS 2015 WHMIS 1988 & WHMIS 2015

13 Current State All Provinces & Territories working towards amending/developing the necessary legislative and regulatory framework to implement WHMIS 2015 All Provinces & Territories identifying, developing and positioning supports for supplier, employers and workers

14 CCOH&S = All Things WHMIS Jurisdictional support provided to CCOH&S to develop educational supports and resources for suppliers, employers and workers. CCOH&S works very closely with Health Canada and all Provinces and Territories in the development of resources to support the transition. All Provinces and Territories contribute to CCOH&Ss development of WHMIS.ORG

15 Saskatchewan Transition Labour Relations and Workplace Safety responsible for all legislative and regulatory aspects of WHMIS Workers Compensation Board responsible for education and resource supports. Activities undertaken as work under our WorkSafe Saskatchewan partnership.

16 Information & Resources WHMIS.org WHMIS.org developed by CCOH&S with input and support of the Provinces & Territories WHMIS.org developed to be a National portal for all WHMIS 2015 information.

17 CCOH&S Information & Resources Have developed dozens of education, resource and support services in support of transitioning to WHMIS Developed as a close working partner with Health Canada with input provided by the Advisory Group. Believed to be the best and most up to date resources on the subject.

18 Information & Resources CCOH&S E-Courses WHMIS 2015 for Workers Free for the first 100,000 registrants Excellent resource for generic WHMIS 2015 education.

19 What Next Transition Phase 1 (coming-into-force to May 31, 2017) The transition begins with the publication in Canada Gazette, Part II, of the final HPR, which set out the requirements of the WHMIS 2015 for suppliers. During this time, either the old requirements under the CPR and old HPA (WHMIS 1988) or the new requirements under the HPR and new HPA (WHMIS 2015) can be followed to achieve compliance. Suppliers must use a label and (M)SDS for each hazardous product that either fully comply with the requirements of WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015, but not a combination of the two.

20 What Next Transition Phase 2 (June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018) This phase is the initiation of the phasing out of compliance with the old HPA and CPR, starting with manufacturers and importers. During this phase, manufacturers and importers are required to only sell or import hazardous products with labels and SDSs that are compliant with WHMIS The transition to WHMIS 2015 for manufacturers and importers is now complete. Distributors can continue to sell, and suppliers importing for their own use can continue to import, hazardous products with labels and (M)SDSs that are compliant with WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015.

21 What Next Transition Phase 3 (June 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018) During this phase, manufacturers, importers and distributors are required to sell or import only those hazardous products that are complaint with WHMIS At this point, transition to WHMIS 2015 is complete for all suppliers. Full Implementation of WHMIS 2015 (December 1, 2018) By December 1, 2018, all suppliers and employers would be required to be in compliance with the new HPA and HPR. Please direct enquiries related to employer requirements in specific jurisdictions to the OSH regulators in your jurisdiction.

22 Moving Forward LRWS currently in consultation phase regarding legislative development. Drafting of Provincial legislation to follow consultation phase. (time lines unknown) WCB is continuing to work with CCOH&S on service delivery options. WCB will be working closely with CCOH&S on options to customize education materials.

23 Questions