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After years of anticipation, the implementation of GHS is one step closer to reality in the United States. This change has implications for Canadians and Americans alike. Here are the top 5 questions that CCOHS is asked about the GHS and - better yet - the answers!

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CANWrite GHS – Write (M)SDSs that meet Canadian WHMIS and US OSHA requirements

Chemical manufacturers and suppliers provide material safety data sheets (MSDSs) to help employers and workers understand product hazards and how to work safely with them. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is being implemented into the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and work is underway for implementation into the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

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