WHMIS
Description:
Workplace safety starts with awareness. This course introduces the key elements of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), helping learners recognize hazardous materials, understand labelling systems, interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and apply proper handling and storage practices. Participants will explore hazard classifications, health and physical risks, pictograms, and emergency response procedures to create safer workplaces across all industries.
Learning Objectives:
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Define WHMIS and explain its purpose in workplace safety
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Identify roles and responsibilities of employers, suppliers, and workers
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Recognize WHMIS hazard classifications, including physical and health hazards
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Understand routes of exposure and differentiate between acute and chronic health effects
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Interpret WHMIS labels and workplace labels requirements
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Navigate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and apply key information to safe work practices
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Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific hazards