Workplace Hazardous Material Information
Systems Training Program

WHMIS Training Program (full version)
Time Required: 6-8 hours

Developed in 1985 by both Government, Industry and Labor, the WHMIS program was designed to create an understanding for the workers' and the communities' right to know about the physical and chemical hazards in the workplace and surrounding environment.

The purpose of this program is to prevent, avoid and therefore reduce illness and injury through education. By increasing the understanding towards hazardous materials including the use of such materials or entering into an unsafe environment, and by taking universal precautions for protection, the workplace becomes a safer place. These unsafe materials can include dangerous chemicals, daily used chemical products, or body fluid (blood, regurgitation) at the scene of a first-aid emergency.

Our WHMIS program and WHMIS Refresher Program include the following:

• WHMIS History and Implementation
• Recognition and Application of Possible Hazards and Risks
• Specific Risk Identification (specific to the workplace)
• Material Safety Data Sheets (general overview & workplace specific)
• Safe Handling and Control Methods
• Emergency Protocol (as set by the specific workplace)
• Emergency Scene Assessment
• P.P.E. (personal protective equipment)
• Occupational Hygiene

WHMIS Refresher Training Program <-- click to view details on this program
Time Required: 3-4 hours

WHMIS Site Specific Awareness Training <-- click to view details on this program
4 Hours

Purpose:
To educate workers on the proper safe handling, use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials utilized specifically in their workplace to ensure safety is maximized.

Audience:
There is a requirement for ALL personnel who may come into contact with a controlled product to receive WHMIS Awareness Training. This includes office staff, contractors and part time workers.

Minimum Participants:
Please call us to discuss your specific needs. (888) 807-3333

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Outline:
This program focuses on the safe handling, use and storage of controlled products found specifically in the participant's workplace and emphasizes worker responsibility, proper labeling, protecting against hazards and the proper use of MSDS sheets.

Contents include:

• WHMIS- What is it?
• WHMIS- Main components
• Responsibilities - employer, employee, supplier
• Controlled products
• Supplier labels
• Workplace labels
• Routes of entry
• Physical health hazards
• WHMIS classification and symbols
• Consumer products
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Fugitive emissions
• Hazardous waste storage and disposal
• Question and answer session
• Quiz

Materials:
Course manuals will be provided

Certifications:
This course meets the requirements for WHMIS Awareness Training. Certification of attendance cards and/or wall certificates to be provided upon course completion.