WHMIS 2015 Training
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a Canada-wide system designed to give employers and workers information about hazardous materials used in the workplace.
WHMIS has been in place since 1988 to protect workers from the risks of handling, storing, transporting and disposing of products that contain hazardous chemicals.
All employers in Canada whose workers may be exposed to hazardous materials during their employment activities, are legally required to ensure their workers are trained in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
Act First Safety Provides High Quality, Affordable WHMIS Training that Meets or Exceeds the Ontario Ministry of Labour Enforcement Standards
Our training programs are designed to meet your WHMIS needs quickly and at competitive rates. Moreover, you have the flexibility of online training through e-learning courses easily accessible from a computer or an interactive classroom presentation in your workplace by an instructor for small and large groups of workers.
Whichever option you choose, our training programs are based on dynamic adult-learning principles and achievable learning objectives. Additionally, our instructors and online support team are highly qualified, experienced safety professionals who can adapt to your needs.
Workers who complete our training receive individual Certificates as proof of successful training completion.
Current Challenge for Canadian Employers
The original WHMIS 1988 is being updated to WHMIS 2015 during a 3-year transition period that will end on December 1, 2018. The new WHMIS 2015 is based on the Global Harmonized System (GHS) and uses pictograms, labelling and safety data sheets that are significantly different from WHMIS 1988. Your workers may be at increased risk during this transition period from hazardous products labelled under either the old system or the new one.
If workers are receiving communication materials from both WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015, they require training in both systems.
Act First Safety provides training that seamlessly covers both WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015 (GHS).
Our comprehensive, blended training will give your workers the best possible training to protect them from exposure to hazardous materials.
Who Should Take WHMIS Training?
All workers who work with a hazardous product, or who may be exposed to a hazardous product as part of their work activities, must therefore learn and understand the hazard information for these products.
As an example, this education and training will include all workers who:
- May be exposed to a hazardous product due to their work activities (including normal use, maintenance activities, or emergencies).
- Use, store, handle or dispose of a hazardous product.
- Supervise or manage workers who may be exposed, or use, store, handle or dispose of a hazardous product.
- Are involved in emergency response.
Our WHMIS Training Options – Act First Safety has flexible training options to best serve your needs:
Classroom
Instructor-led courses presented to workers in your workplace
Training can be scheduled for a time that is convenient for you
2 -2.5 hours to complete this classroom training
Course Content (hyperlink to What You Will Learn)
High quality learning from professional safety instructors
Interactive, hands-on learning environment
High quality learning from professional safety instructors
Interactive, hands-on learning environment
What You Will Learn
Instructor led: ‘Blended’ WHMIS 1988| 2015 (including GHS)
- Introduction to Global Harmonized System (GHS)
- Components of WHMIS
- Information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) – WHMIS 1988, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – WHMIS 2015
- Ability to recognize symbols (WHMIS 1988) and pictograms (WHMIS 2015)
- How to identify hazardous materials in the workplace (examples & consequences)
- Proper handling and storage procedures
- Understanding labels
- Appropriate methods for controlling exposure to hazardous materials
- Understanding of relevant legislation including rights and responsibilities
- How to apply training on-the-job
e-Learning
Online courses cover WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015 (GHS) in easy-learning formats;
All that is required is a computer with internet access
45 minutes to complete WHMIS 1988 and an additional
45 minutes to complete the WHMIS 2015 (GHS) update
(90 minutes total for both WHMIS 1988 + WHMIS 2015 (GHS)
Online Course Content – Free Demo
What You Will Learn
e-Learning: WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015
- Introduction
- Basic Worker Rights
- Symbols (1988) and Pictograms (2015)
- Global Harmonized System (2015)
- Labels
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Routes of Entry/ Exposure to Hazardous Materials
- Preventive Measures
For a short time only, buy both online programs (WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015) for the discounted price of $34.95.
Certification for Workers
Participants who successfully complete our WHMIS training receive individual certificates that meet Ontario Ministry of Labour enforcement standards.
Customized Training For Your Workplace
Training that addresses the specific working conditions and hazardous materials in your workplace (Ask us!)
