All workers in Canada who are working with or around hazardous materials are required by law to have WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training. Canada Safety Training provides a comprehensive WHMIS Online Certification Course that has been developed in accordance with the Government of Canada's 2015 Hazardous Products Act for the training of anyone who manufactures, works with or is ‘in proximity to’ hazardous materials in the workplace. Workers will learn all aspects of the WHMIS (GHS) system and be able help keep a safe workplace for themselves and those around them.
This course replaces the previous 1988 WHMIS course and includes changes related to the international standard GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals)
Course Running Time: 60 Minutes
WHMIS Online Certification Course Outline:
- Module 1: Overview of WHMIS
- Module 2: Introduction to Hazard Groups and Classes
- Module 3: WHMIS Labels
- Module 4: The Physical Hazard Classes
- Module 5: The Health Hazard Classes
- Module 6: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
All employers are required to show diligence in ensuring their employees are WHMIS trained. WHMIS systems must be reviewed every year, including some measure of training.
With this WHMIS program, training history and exam results are stored for a minimum of three years and may be accessed on demand, at any time.
How Online WHMIS Training Benefits You!
There are so many benefits to online training versus traditional classroom training. Canada Safety Training is an industry leader in content, delivery and affordability with the end goal to have you trained with the knowledge to suceed! Our top 5 benefits include:
Benefit #1: In-Depth Learning: With our online learning platform you can pause and replay the course as many times as you need with no time limitations!
Benefit #2: Exam Re-Attempts: Pay for the course only once with unlimited exam attempts. If you do end up failing an exam you can simply re-take the exam again until you successfully pass.
Benefit #3: Printable Certificates: Print your certificate instantly after successfully completing the course. You can also download the certificate as many times as you like for free so if your certificate becomes lost or damaged simply sign back into your training account and download/print your certificate again, it's that easy!
Benefit #4: Cost Savings: Whether training for one or training 100's of people, there's no comparison that online training is far more affordable than classroom training. In many cases, online training costs can be half or more so save today!
Benefit #5: The Green Initiative: Online training is a great way to put less carbon impact on our planet. No books needed, no transportation to a training facility and less interruption to daily work and production schedules.
Upon completion of training course you should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is WHMIS and what is GHS?
- How do you use personal protective equipment?
- What are some safe storage practices?
- What are the WHMIS 2015 classes and symbols?
- How do you read an SDS?
- How do you protect yourself?
- Where do you go to get more information on this product?
- What should you do in case of an emergency or spill?
- What hazards are associated with what products?
Regional WHMIS Information
Print Your Certificate Immediately
Wall Mount and Wallet Size Certificates are immediately available to be printed out after successful completion of all course exams.
Canadian Standards Compliant Courses
All our training courses have been carefully developed to meet and exceed both Canadian Federal and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
Free Multiple Exam Attempts
You will not be charged for each exam attempt and can view the course material and take the exam as many times as required.
Learn At Your Own Pace
Unlimited access to your training materials. Take as much time as you need to successfully complete your course. Pause or resume training at any time.
Stored Training Records
All records of your training and exam certifications are stored securely and can be accessed anytime.
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Our support team is available to help via phone and email Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM PST