Overview

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) provincial enforcement initiative was carried out by occupational hygienists from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. During this initiative, occupational hygienists conducted field visits to determine compliance with the WHMIS Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 860) through inspections of the following: 

  • labels – supplier, workplace
  • safety data sheets
  • worker education

Results

During this initiative, ministry hygienists:

  • conducted 169 field visits
  • visited 145 workplaces
  • issued 163 orders and requirements, including 2 stop work orders
    • orders per field visit – 1.1
    • orders per workplace visited – 1