WHMIS is a Canada wide hazard communication system which provides information about hazardous products used in the workplace. Any employees exposed to hazardous products must understand the basics of WHMIS.
DurationWHMIS stands for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It is a comprehensive system for providing health and safety information on hazardous products intended for use, handling, or storage in Canadian workplaces.
Course Details
WHMIS is a Canada wide hazard communication system which provides information about hazardous products used in the workplace. Any employees exposed to hazardous products must understand the basics of WHMIS.
FSN’s program includes an overview of WHMIS regulations and content for both current legislation and the transfer to WHMIS 2015.
Prerequisites
None
Validity
3 Years (Recommended)
Regulatory References
Occupational Health & Safety Act
Ontario Regulation 860
Note:
Employers are responsible for reviewing their WHMIS policies and procedures annually.
Course Content
WHMIS Legislation
Health Hazards
Worker Protection
Hazard Groups
Classes and Categories
Pictograms
Supplier and Workplace Labels
Safety Data Sheets (SDS Sheets)
Worker Education
Controlling Hazardous Materials
Emergency Planning
Since 1995, FSN Safety Training has been providing customers with exceptional services that give people the tools to identify workplace hazards, be competent and do their job safely. Offering a wide range of safety programs, we give our customers the benefit of learning on-site in their environment.
In this Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training, learn the standard classifications and symbols for controlled products, how to read product labels and MSDS forms, and your roles and responsibilities as an employee working with controlled products.
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) was first introduced in 1988 and was modified in 2015 to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
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.
This training follows the guidelines, principles and recommendations established by common Occupational Health and Safety legislation and industry established and accepted safety standards.
Upon completion of WHMIS training, participants will be able to: Understand the essential role WHMIS plays in protecting the health and safety of workers Identify the WHMIS responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers
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