This program is generic in nature and gives participants a basic understanding of the WHMIS Legislation. Testing is mandatory under law and a pictorial test is conducted at the end of the program, which complies with the legislation.
This program is generic in nature and gives participants a basic understanding of the WHMIS Legislation. Testing is mandatory under law and a pictorial test is conducted at the end of the program, which complies with the legislation.
Employers need to review with their staff the specific requirements of the “controlled products” being used in the workplace.
Participants will learn:
What is the purpose of WHMIS
Identification of what is covered versus what is not covered
Different classes of hazardous materials and how to identify them
Purpose of Labelling – supplier & workplace
Material Safety Data Sheets
How to read them
Identifying the relevant information
Using the MSDS to protect the worker
What to do in the event of an emergency
First aid considerations
Pat Evangelisto spent 25 years in manufacturing – initially in Human Resources where he obtained his CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional). During this period of time he held senior HR positions where he was responsible for everything from labour negotiations and labour relations to recruitment and benefits administration. From the beginning, health and safety was a priority. Not only did he understand the importance of providing a safe environment for people to work in, but also saw the benefits of involving people in making workplaces safe.
This WHMIS Training program teaches the required information about hazardous products in the workplace. It is mandatory that all workers understand the WHMIS Training system, know the hazards of the products they work with, how to apply the safe work procedures specific to their jobs
During the course delegates will gain knowledge on the basic principles of chemical spill handling, use of chemical spill equipment and hazard communication.
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 a one-day program designed to provide students with the tools to identify and evaluate the risk of hazards in the workplace. Time, money, and effort can be applied on a priority basis to help reduce risk in any workplace by applying various hazard controls which are discussed in detail
WHMIS is a Canada wide hazard communication system which provides information about hazardous materials used in the workplace.
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