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WHMIS
WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information system. WHMIS 2015 was created in response to the development of the Global Harmonized System (GHS). This course is designed for those who handle chemicals and controlled products in their workplace. It is a regulatory requirement that workers are educated and trained in the safe handling of hazardous products and what to do in the case of an emergency.
What is WHMIS 2015?
Product Information – Using Product Labels/Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Hazards/Routes of Entry
Using Products Safely
What if Something Goes Wrong?
Rights and Responsibilities
Duration
3-4 Hours
Method of Instruction
Classroom/Written Exercises
Max Class Size
12 Students
EOCP CEU's
0.3
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NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information
Course Outline / Syllabus
1. What is WHMIS 2015?
2. Product Information
Training
Supplier Labels
Workplace Labels
Safety Data Sheets
3. Hazards
Understanding the Hazards
Routes of Entry
Health Effects
4. Using Products Safely
Controlling the Hazards
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety Marking
5. What if Something Goes Wrong?
Emergency Actions
First Aid
SDS Emergency Categories
6. Rights and Responsibilities
Employer
Worker
Supplier
An exam will be administered at the end of the class.