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.
WHMIS 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.
This course is intended for those who work around hazardous materials.
The Detection Control Hazardous Materials course is designed to provide the student with background knowledge regarding the detection and control of hazardous materials. Students will receive a certificate that is valid for 3 years.
At LRG we bring the training to you, ensuring you get the instruction you need when and where you need it. LRG training programs follow adult learning techniques offering comprehensive power point presentations, visual aids, student manuals and testing - including exams and practical evaluations.
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 WHMIS 2015 GHS course offered by Expert Safety Solutions covers the updated pictograms and is designed to ensure employers and workers have up-to-date information on hazardous material used in the workplace.
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