Workplace Hazardous Material Information
Systems Training Program

WHMIS Site Specific Awareness Training - 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.