WHMIS
Course Description:
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) was designed and developed to provide workers with the information that they need in order to stay safe while using the hazardous products in their 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,
- Know the rights and responsibilities of suppliers, employers and workers,
- Be able to explain WHMIS 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,
- 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
- 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
Minimum $800 charge per class.
Virtual Delivery Price:
$800
Course Timeline:
BCMSA/Industry Recommended Renewal: 3 Years
Financial Subsidy:
This training may be eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant Learn More Here.