TOP 10 HAZMAT TRAINING COURSES IN CANADA - PAGE 4

Program content has been designed to provide workers, supervisors and employers relevant information provided under WHMIS 2015 (GHS) about the safe handling, use and storage of hazardous materials in the workplace. Specific workplace examples are used wherever possible to enhance the relevance

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally agreed upon system for standardizing the classification of chemicals through labelling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 2015 (WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are cautionary labeling of containers of WHMIS "controlled products", the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDSs), and worker education.

The WHMIS training certification course is offered in Canada and throughout Ontario and is performed by certified onsite instructors

This course is designed to introduce the employee, (Manager, Health and Safety Professional, Supervisor) to hazardous energy control, and the principles of lock out tag out of equipment in the work place.

This is the new Global Harmonized System that is mandatory in the workplace.

WHMIS 2015 (GHS): Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for WHMIS 2015 legislation.

In shorthand, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is known as WHMIS. It is a system that is enforced all over Canada, on the proper labeling of controlled product containers and the training of the staff handling them

Workplace hazards can cause incidents and injury - controlling hazards prevents them. Recognizing, evaluating and controlling hazards are the basic building blocks of any safety and health management system.

WHMIS 2015 course is offered by Local 1208 Training. LiUNA Local 1208 Training is committed to providing quality, proactive and industry driven training opportunities to its members throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.