National Compliance Policy For The Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System

Issued by: The Intergovernmental WHMIS Coordinating Committee

Last revised: January 3, 2002

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Table of Contents

1. Purpose
2. Background
3. Definitions
4. Scope
5. Legislation & Authorities of the Whmis Framwork
6. Policy Statement & Guiding Principles
7. Roles & Responsiblities
8. Compliance Tools & Techniques
9. Response to non Compliance
10. Information on Compliance & Enforcement Activities
11. Associated Documents
12. Annex