This is a quick reference guide to the Canadian WHMIS Symbols used on hazardous material labels. This guide shows the eight WHMIS Symbols, provides an explanation describing the material represented by each symbol, and gives examples of those materials. It also provides the requirements for what must be included on WHMIS labels.
Use this WHMIS Symbols Guide as a desk reference or hang it
on the wall in a noticeable spot. Your employees will
be able to quickly and easily understand WHMIS Symbols.
We also offer a guide to the U.S. hazardous material labeling system, called RTK labels.