WHMIS 2015 (GHS)

Employee
Responsibilities include:
(To name a few)
• Shall wear any protective equipment required
• To work in a safe manner, do not endanger oneself or another worker
• Work in compliance with the Act and its Regulations
• Report any contraventions or any unsafe situations to your supervisor, including: missing labels, problems with protective equipment, or a situation you feel is unsafe
• Do not engage in a prank, contests, feats of strength, unnecessary
running or rough and boisterous conduct.

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act you also have rights.
Rights:
• To know about the hazardous materials you work with
• To say no to “unsafe work”
• To consult your Joint Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety representative, or Employer on any health and safety matter
• To participate in WHMIS 2015 training
• To use your knowledge about WHMIS to work in a safe manner.