WHMIS Training course content and duration
This two-hour course, designed by GardaWorld, educates on how to recognize the hundreds of chemicals that are used in the workplace, how to know which are hazardous, and how to protect themselves and others. With WHMIS Training, participants will be able to identify hazardous materials and know how to use them safely. They will receive a certificate upon successful completion. The transition from WHMIS to GHS, implemented by public authorities in 2015, will also be taught as part of this course.
Participants will learn:
- Different classes of WHMIS 1988 and GHS
- How to transition from WHMIS to GHS
- Responsibilities of suppliers, employers and workers
- How to read labels and safety data sheets