WHMIS: What Does It
Mean?
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System –
WHMIS- is a major response to Canadian workers; right to know more about
safety and health hazards of materials used in the workplace.
WHMIS legislation provides employees, employers and suppliers nationwide
with specific vital information about hazardous materials (called controlled
products in the legislation)
This course is designed to provide basic information about these Key
requirements of WHMIS:
Controlled product labelling - which alerts workers to the identity
and dangers of products and to basic safety precautions;
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) - technical bulletins which
provide detailed hazard and precautionary information;
Worker education and training programs
WHMIS courses require 4 hours of training.
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
The transportation of Dangerous Goods
course is 4 hours long and is required before handling, offering for
transport, transporting or importing dangerous goods or directing others to
do the same. Each person must hold a valid certificate of training or be
working under the direct supervision of someone who holds a valid
certificate. Certificates are valid for 3 years. Certificates must be made
available to a Department of Transport Officer on request.
Protect
Your Workers in the Field
