WHMIS is in a period of transition between two hazard communication regimes - WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015 (which incorporates the GHS).
WHMIS 2015
WHMIS is in a period of transition between two hazard communication regimes - WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015 (which incorporates the GHS). During the transition period workers need to be trained on the old and new version of WHMIS.
WHMIS is a Canada-wide information system, using labels, Safety Data Sheets, and worker education programs, to ensure that workers are aware of the hazards of the materials they handle.
The goal of WHMIS 2015 training is to ensure that workers are:
Informed
Aware of the hazards in their workplace
Know how to protect themselves from exposure to hazards.
Course content includes:
Introduction
Legislation
Review of OHSA roles and responsibilities
Reg 860 & new federal legislation
WHMIS Classifications and Exemptions
Consumer Products
Labelling – Supplier and Workplace Labels
Routes of Entry and Exit
Health Hazards
Labels
Controls
Safety Data Sheets
Evaluation
Written Evaluation and Practical Exercises
Industrial workplace safety training is a critical part to running a company. As a business owner, you must ensure that all of your employees have adequate safety training.
At Safetyscope, we specialize in training for and handling rescues within confined or dangerous workspaces. We have the training and the experience to work with your team to make sure that everyone is fully prepared and ready with a plan in the event of a workplace mishap or accident.
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System training is mandatory for all workers in Canada who handle, work with or work in the vicinity of controlled products.
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training program is designed to protect workers that are working at Hazardous Materials Operations or where Cleanups are conducted to ensure their safety and health.
Our WHMIS course contains both WHMIS 1988 and GHS WHMIS 2015, which employers are required to still teach in the workplace until December 2018.
The Safe-Tech WHMIS 2015 (GHS) Training program is designed to provide employers and workers with the necessary knowledge to classify and identify chemical hazards used in the workplace.
This facilitated training is available at London Training Centre or by pre-arrangement at workplaces in the community
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