WHMIS GHS 2015
Course Description:
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) was revised in 2015. WHMIS was designed and developed to provide information to employees on hazardous materials that they work with or may encounter in the workplace.
Upon completion of this course, the participant will:
- Be able to state the purpose of WHMIS,
- Be able to describe and understand the key elements of WHMIS 2015,
- Know the rights and responsibilities of suppliers, employers and workers,
- Be able to explain WHMIS 2015 hazard symbols and their meaning,
- Be able to describe the information contained on a WHMIS supplier label and workplace label,
- Be able to describe the information on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) applicable to WHMIS 2015,
- Know how to obtain an SDS,
- Make practical use of this information by relating it to the products used in their work.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1
- Introduction to WHMIS / WHMIS 2015 (GHS)
- History of WHMIS
Lesson 2
- Training Requirements
- Health and Safety
Lesson 3
- Classification
- Hazards
Lesson 4
- Labels
- Identifiers
- Signal Words
- Pictograms
Lesson 5
- SDS – Safety Data Sheets
Lesson 6
- Trade Secrets
- Exemptions / Exceptions / Special Cases
- Responsibilities and Rights
- Hazardous Products Regulations
Competency Exam
Course Length:
4 Hours
Class Minimum/Maximum:
6/20
Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
Elective Course
Continued Education Credits:
EOCP CEU’s: 0.3 (In Person/Virtual Instructor Led)
Classroom Delivery Price:
$75 per person for up to 15;
$37.50 per person from 16-20.
Minimum $800 charge per class.
Virtual Delivery Price:
$800
Course Timeline:
Mandatory Renewal: 3 Years
Financial Subsidy:
This training may be eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant Learn More Here.
