WHMIS
TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, A CANDIDATE NEEDS TO PROVIDE
A valid email address.
NOTE: This course is also offered as self-paced online course.
Introduction
The primary objective of this course is to provide participants with the skills necessary to protect their health and safety when working with, or in proximity to, WHMIS-controlled products. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize the importance of WHMIS in protecting the health and safety of all workplace parties, the roles and responsibilities of all workplace parties in relation to WHMIS education, identify hazard symbols, and be able to read and understand WHMIS sheets.
Course Information
Duration: 1 day course (in Class) or Self paced (Online)
Components: Theory
Course Outline
Section 1: Introduction
• Purpose of WHMIS
• WHMIS Regulations
• Training
Section 2: Hazards
• Route of Entry
• Health Effects
• Classifications
• Class A- Compressed Gas
• Class B- Flammable and Combustible Material
• Class C- Oxidizing Material
• Class D- Poisonous and Infectious Material
• Class E- Corrosive Material
• Class F- Dangerously Reactive Material
Section 3: Labels
• Supplier Label
• Workplace Label
• Other Information
Section 4: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
• MSDSs content
• Trade Secrets
Section 5: Protection and Emergencies
• Control Measures
• Emergency Actions
