What requires an MSDS in Canada?
Do I need an MSDS? In Canada, every material that is controlled by WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) must have an accompanying MSDS that is specific to each individual product or material (both the product name and supplier on the MSDS must match the material in use).
What products are required to have a MSDS?
MSDSs must be developed for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, and must list the hazardous chemicals that are found in a product in quantities of 1% or greater, or 0.1% or greater if the chemical is a carcinogen. The MSDS does not have to list the amount that the hazardous chemical occurs in the product.
What organization has requirements for MSDS?
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a safety document required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that contains data about the physical properties of a particular hazardous substance.
What is the difference between SDS & MSDS?
MSDS is Material Safety Data Sheets, whereas SDS just Safety Data Sheets. SDS is similar to MSDS, the difference is that it is presented in a standardized, user-friendly, 16 section format. The other difference is that SDS adheres to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
What are the content requirements for MSDSs in Canada?
Content requirements for Canadian MSDSs under WHMIS (the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) are set out in the federal Controlled Products Regulations. Schedule I, Column III of these regulations lists 53 subheadings (information items) for material safety data sheets.
When does an employer need a supplier SDS?
When a hazardous product is received in the work place the employer must, without delay, obtain a supplier SDS unless the employer already has an SDS for the same product and from the same supplier.
What should be included in a material safety data sheet?
9. Preparation Information A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides basic information on a material or chemical product. It contains information on the properties and potential hazards of the material, how to use it safely, and what to do if there is an emergency.
How often do Canada Labour Code SDS need to be updated?
However, in work places that are subject to the Canada Labour Code, the SDS must be reviewed and updated at least every 3 years.
