Program Overview
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a Canada-wide system designed to give employers and workers information about hazardous materials used in the workplace. The original WHMIS (1988) was updated in 2015. WHMIS (2015) is based on the Global Harmonized System (GHS) and uses pictograms, labelling and safety data sheets that are significantly different from the original WHMIS of 1988. WHMIS was founded on a worker’s right to know what hazards you are working with in the workplace! Education is fundamental to WHMIS – workers need training on a regular basis. This training course is presented by
Levac Health & Safety.
Training Content
- Legislation (Regulation 860)
- What is WHMIS (2015)?
- What is GHS and Why the Changes?
- Training and Education
- Hazard Classification, Symbols, Signal Words and More
- Labels – Supplier and Workplace
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Special Situations and Exemptions
Other
- Trainees are not expected to bring any materials to the course, however, if you are taking the Working at Heights or Working at Heights Refresher courses, you will need to bring your own harness for fitting purposes.
- Spots are limited! Register early to reserve.
- A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. To obtain a certificate for the Working at Heights and Working at Heights Refresher courses, the Chief Prevention Officer will provide paperwork for trainees to fill out (who will then receive their certificate through Skills Pass).
- Alternatively, if you are interested in on-premise training, please contact bao.xiong@oel.org for more information.
