This essential course provides comprehensive knowledge about the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, a cornerstone for safety when working with hazardous products in Canadian workplaces.

Understanding WHMIS is vital for ensuring safety, protecting yourself and others, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The system provides critical information through standardized elements like labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), enabling workers to recognize and manage risks effectively.

Through engaging lessons covering responsibilities, hazard groups, pictograms, different label types, and the detailed structure of Safety Data Sheets, you will learn to:

• Identify and understand physical and health hazards.
• Interpret WHMIS pictograms and their associated hazard classes.
• Differentiate between supplier, workplace, and laboratory labels and their requirements.
• Locate, read, and understand the crucial information contained in the 16 sections of an SDS.
• Recognize the specific responsibilities of employers, workers, and suppliers under WHMIS.
• Implement safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures based on WHMIS information.

Completing this training equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely with hazardous materials, contributing to a healthier and safer work environment.