Hazardous Materials
Most workplaces use one or more hazardous materials and these materials have the capability of causing serious illness, potential death to your workers, and serious impact on the environment.
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Chemicals, Hazardous Materials & WHMIS
View our resources below to access reasonable precautions to protect workers, as well as information and instruction to help keep them safe.
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WHMIS: what you need to know about hazardous materials in the workplace
Hazardous products that are used and stored in the workplace are classified according to WHMIS 2015 requirements.
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Silica in the Workplace
The purpose of this guide is to provide general information about silica to employees, members of joint health and safety committees, supervisors, and managers.
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Asbestos
The inhalation of microscopic asbestos fibres can cause serious illnesses, including lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma.
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COVID-19 and WHMIS: 7 Disinfectant Do's and Don'ts
Disinfectants such as bleach and alcohol-based sanitizers are critical for controlling the COVID-19 virus in workplaces.
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Safety Check: Chemical Safety
Chemical safety tips for workers.
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Safety Check: Ammonia in Refrigeration Systems
Ammonia in refrigeration safety tips for workers.
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Job Aid - Janitorial Cleaning Cart
There are many hazards that can arise when using janitorial cleaning carts, learn more.
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Job Aid - Cylinder
Learn about hazards that can arise from cylinders.
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Job Aid - Chemical Burns
Get hazard awareness information relating to chemical burns in the workplace.
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Job Aid - Chemicals
Chemicals are hazardous products, materials, and/or substances used, handled, stored or disposed of in workplaces, learn more.
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Job Aid - Airborne Dust and Particulates
Identifies airborne contaminants that can occur in gaseous form or solid particulates and existing controls for these hazards.
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What Can Happen to Your Lungs and How to Protect Them
Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injuries - poster.
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Agricultural Safety Topic - Skin Irritants
Describe the hazards that can occur when solvents and acids come in contact with the skin, and know how to prevent this exposure.
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Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments
Required steps to control exposure of workers to toxic substances, including conducting an assessment.
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Protecting Against Respiratory Hazards
Practical guidance for your workplace respiratory protection program.
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Farm Safety: Do you know your chemical safety symbols?
How to stay safe around dangerous chemicals.
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Chemical Exposure Poster
Download this free infographic poster and learn how to prevent common accidents. Post in your workplace and on your safety board.
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Start decontaminating your workplace with this free checklist
With more businesses reopening in Ontario every week, now's the time to look at how to decontaminate your workplace and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among employees and customers.
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Designated substances: how changes to regulations will affect you
If you have designated substances in your workplace, you need to know that Ontario has made changes to O. Reg. 490/09 - Designated Substances, including a new medical surveillance code.
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