This half-day classroom course reviews the specific requirements for hazard identification and product classification in every workplace that uses, handles, stores or disposes of hazardous materials.
DurationThis half-day classroom course reviews the specific requirements for hazard identification and product classification in every workplace that uses, handles, stores or disposes of hazardous materials.
It explains the three ways in which WHMIS requires information on hazardous materials in the workplace be communicated to workers – through product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and worker training programs.
After completing the WHMIS course, participants will be able to:
Describe WHMIS and why it is important to workers
Describe what the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is and how it affects WHMIS
Describe the hazards associated with WHMIS-regulated products
Identify the WHMIS hazard classes and symbols
Identify the information types covered on supplier and workplace labels
Describe the purpose, content and function of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Describe the hazard controls for WHMIS-regulated products
Describe the legal rights and duties under WHMIS
Apply the knowledge acquired in the course to their workplace.
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for Joint Health and Safety Committee members, Health and Safety Representatives, workers, supervisors, lead hands, and managers.
Here to help make workplaces safer
Workplace Safety North (WSN) is a not-for-profit health and safety association funded by the provincial government to provide approved health and safety training and services to the mining and forest products industries. A trusted safety advisor, WSN and its legacy organizations have been helping make workplaces safer since 1915.
As part of WSN, Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR) provides training to mine rescue team members throughout the province to continuously improve the skills and knowledge of mine rescue techniques and procedures. Since its creation in 1929, OMR has established a reputation for excellence in emergency response.
This course gives trainees the essential information needed to protect themselves around hazardous materials in a way that is educational, informative and interactive to ensure safety and efficiency in the workplace.
Located to our Concord Office, is our Occupational Health and Safety Training Center. We are proud to have achieved recognition from the Chief Prevention Officer, who has certified RMG as an approved training provider.
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