What Is a Workplace Label

A workplace label is a type of label which identifies a product and the safe handling precautions associated with it. It should be legible and contain information such as its common name, trade name, and SDS number. In addition, it should include a hazard statement.





A label containing information about a chemical's hazard is called a "Chemical Information Label" or "CIM". The label must contain symbols and writing to alert users to hazardous chemicals. lone worker safety device There are several types of CIM labels.

One is a "supplier label" which contains a hazard pictogram and a signal word. This label is often accompanied by a safety data sheet. However, it is also possible to use an alternative label to provide supplemental information about the hazard.

The WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) has two main types of labels. The first type, known as a "supplier label", is required on all controlled products from a supplier.

It is designed to make the manufacturer's safety data sheet readily accessible to workers. It provides information about the hazards of a particular chemical and its safe handling measures. Some supplementary information may be provided on a WHMIS label, such as percentage of ingredients that have unknown toxicity or where a hazardous product may be accessed.

For non-hazardous products, a "workplace label" is not required. However, if a product is decanted, transported or kept longer than a day, a workplace label is required.

While the simplest method is to simply write out the product name and common name, a more sophisticated method is to reference a safety data sheet. When the SDS is not available, it is acceptable to provide a workplace label which contains information about the product, a code number, and the appropriate safety warning.