The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s national standard for communicating workplace chemical hazards. Incorporating the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), WHMIS training ensures consistent identification and classification of hazardous materials. It provides essential information to employers and workers through labels on hazardous material containers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and worker education programs.
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The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s national standard for communicating workplace chemical hazards. Incorporating the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), WHMIS training ensures consistent identification and classification of hazardous materials.
It provides essential information to employers and workers through labels on hazardous material containers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) with detailed hazard and precautionary information, and worker education programs.
Our WHMIS program, lasting 2 to 2.5 hours, is available at our training center or on-site for groups of 10 or more participants.
Length
90 min online · 2–2.5 hrs classroom
Format
Online · Classroom · On-site
Price
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Certification
WHMIS Certification Card
Available in
Groups of 10 or more
Covers WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015 (GHS). Supports compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Participants receive a WHMIS Certification Card on successful completion.
WHMIS training is for workers, supervisors and employers who handle or may be exposed to hazardous materials in Ontario workplaces. It supports compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and helps workplaces meet their worker education obligations under WHMIS.
On-site delivery is available for groups of 10 or more participants, making it a practical option for workplaces training a full team at once.
Self-paced e-learning
Flexible online courses accessible anytime. Self-paced training you can complete from any computer with internet access, giving you control over the learning experience.
Instructor-led, on-site
Instructor-led, hands-on training delivered at your workplace. Professional instructors guide participants through the material with the opportunity for questions and discussion.
Additional information
Our WHMIS 2015 GHS (Globally Harmonized System) program is designed to ensure participants:
The WHMIS Certification Card supports compliance with WHMIS regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Confirm any workplace-specific retraining frequency with your employer.
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