Program Intent
$75 per participant
This 4 hour general , or 8 hour company specific, program provides participants with a working knowledge of the main components of WHMIS. It will include an understanding of the information required on supplier and site labels as well as material safety data sheets for controlled products. The legal responsibilities of suppliers, employers and workers with respect to WHMIS will also be included.
Who Should Attend
All employees must receive company specific WHMIS training from each employer that they work for. Indeed all employees have the potential to work with controlled products suck as fuel, toner, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and other more conspicuous products such as solvents, glues and paints, to list a few.
Course Content
At the end of this course participants shall have a complete working knowledge of WHMIS. They will then apply that knowledge by demonstrating their ability to gather pertinent information from WHMIS labels and MSDS and use that information with in the concepts of first response to an emergency. Specific topics in the course include:
- Federal and provincial WHMIS implementation responsibilities
- WHMIS labels
- Material Safety Data Sheet section review
- Worker education and safety requirements
- WHMIS internal self audit processes
Site Specific WHMIS Training
Looking for a course that reflects the policies and procedures you currently have in place as well as the regulatory frame work? We do that too!
Contact us to create a site and company specific training course that meets your needs.
Additional Notes:
- Programs at our locations start at 8:00 AM sharp. Students who are late may be refused admission.
Registration:
- Contact us to set up a date and time that works best for you and your staff
- Need on-site training? Not a problem, for groups of 8 or more this is offered for no additional cost for sites within the Capital Region
- Payment, or credit card information to hold your place in the course is required to confirm your registration.