Use Chemicals in Your Workplace?
Get Prepared for MLITSD Inspections From Workplace Safety & Prevention Services “If a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) inspector did not visit your workplace last year during the Worker Exposure to Chemical Agents or WHMIS Training campaigns, expect to get a knock on the door this year,” says Tova Larsen, Health and Safety Consultant with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). The MLITSD has extended two occupational hygiene inspection campaigns until March 31, 2026. These inspections focus on worker exposure to hazardous chemicals and compliance with updated Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements under the amended Hazardous Products Regulations. “These inspections are already underway,” says Tova. Why This Matters for the Meat and Poultry Industry Occupational disease is the leading...