SDS Management and Workplace Safety Articles

Why is Chemical Safety Important?

Learn the importance of chemical safety for workplaces. Practical steps, 2024–2025 WHMIS/HPR and CEPA E2 essentials for safer, compliant operations.

Sep 17, 2025

Chemical Safety Signs: A Guide to Chemical Hazard Symbols

Learn about chemical safety signs including hazard symbols, their meanings, and placement rules to protect people and pass audits.

Sep 05, 2025

The Difference Between GHS Labels and Transport Labels

Difference between GHS and transport labels explained: what they are, where they apply, and how compliance and safety are maintained in use and in transit.

Aug 29, 2025

When is an SDS Required for Your Workplace?

SDS requirements under WHMIS: duties at sale or import, the effect of significant new data, bilingual expectations, and keeping documents current.

Aug 27, 2025

GHS Pictograms for Secondary Containers and What They Mean

Learn what GHS pictograms mean and why they’re vital for labeling secondary containers to stay compliant and ensure workplace safety.

Aug 22, 2025

How to Manage SDS: Binders vs Digital Systems

Learn about the pros and cons of managing SDS using binders or digital systems and find the best method in this guide

Aug 20, 2025

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Difference Between Primary and Secondary Container Labels

Learn the difference between primary and secondary container labels. Stay GHS-compliant with clear, accurate workplace labeling.

Aug 17, 2025

How Often Should SDS Be Updated? A Compliance & Safety Guide

Learn how often SDS should be updated in Canada, what triggers revisions under WHMIS and HPR, and how to stay compliant with chemical safety standards.

Aug 13, 2025

GHS Secondary Container Label Requirements Explained

Learn when and how to label secondary chemical containers under GHS regulations. Avoid violations with clear, compliant labels, even on small bottles.

Aug 08, 2025

Regulatory Compliance: What Organization Requires Safety Data Sheets?

Learn which Canadian organizations need Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) under WHMIS and the Hazardous Products Act. Stay compliant and avoid penalties.

Aug 06, 2025

How to Make a GHS Label: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Learn how to make a GHS label step-by-step. This guide covers all 6 elements required for compliance, plus tips for secondary container labeling.

Jul 31, 2025

What Is the Difference Between MSDS and SDS?

Learn about Canada’s journey from 9‑section MSDS to 16‑section SDS, what the WHMIS 2015 switch means for compliance, and how to keep your SDS updated.

Jul 30, 2025