his course is a generic overview of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
This course is a generic overview of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s national hazard communication standard.
The three main elements of WHMIS are cautionary labelling of containers of WHMIS “controlled products”, the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and worker education and training programs.
Program Content:
History of WHMIS
Duties of employer, supervisor and worker
Supplier and Importer Requirements for classification
Labels (Supplier and Importer)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
Hazard Specific Issues & Symbols
Routes of entry
Health effects on the human body
Transportation, Storage and Handling
International Harmonization (GHS)
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This facilitated training is available at London Training Centre or by pre-arrangement at workplaces in the community
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015) safety course reviews the previous WHMIS 1998 parameters and identifies the changes to the new WHMIS 2015 (GHS) requirements for the workplace.
WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. Ontario Ministry of Labour requires all employers to train their employees in the GHS WHMIS system.
WHMIS 2015 (GHS): Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for WHMIS 2015 legislation.
A WSPS expert will lead engaging instruction, discussion, and hands-on activities to help workers understand the key components of WHMIS 2015 - pictograms, labels and safety data sheets - and how to use these components to protect their health and safety. Public course delivery will focus on the ch...
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