WHMIS Training In Toronto

WHMIS training in Toronto, everything you need to know in order to get your WHMIS certificate. The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is Canada’s national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labeling of containers, the provision of (material) safety data sheets ((M)SDSs), and worker education and training programs. 

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System has aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). GHS is a worldwide system with a common set of rules for classifying hazardous products, common rules for labels, and a standard format for safety data sheets (SDSs). 

As of December 1, 2018, there must be WHMIS 2015 labels and safety data sheets for all hazardous products in the workplace. This course familiarizes you with the system and how it is used in workplaces.

 Learning about WHMIS 2015  and its symbols is part of the knowledge that you need to protect yourself and your co-workers from hazardous products. Certification is available upon completion.

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is Canada’s national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labeling of containers, the provision of (material) safety data sheets ((M)SDSs), and worker education and training programs.

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System has aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

GHS is a worldwide system with a common set of rules for classifying hazardous products, common rules for labels, and a standard format for safety data sheets (SDSs). As of December 1, 2018, there must be WHMIS 2015 labels and safety data sheets for all hazardous products in the workplace.

AI Forklift Training familiarizes you with the WHMIS 2015 system and how it is used in workplaces. Learning is part of the knowledge that you need to protect yourself and your co-workers from hazardous products.

What Is A WHMIS Certificate

A certificate is issued when you complete the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training. Employers need to make sure that every employee is properly trained on how to handle dangerous goods in their workplace safely.

Although you do need to have a certificate, all employers that have dangerous or hazardous materials in the workplace want you to have a certificate to show that you understand the importance of hazardous materials and that you have been trained properly in how to handle them.

Who Needs Training In Workplace Hazardous Information System

Anybody in the workplace that uses dangerous materials needs to be trained. This would include employees as well as supervisors to ensure they understand how to handle dangerous goods in the workplace. 

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System are law, created in 1988 to:

• give employers and workers information about the hazardous products or chemicals they may be exposed to at work
• reduce workplace injuries and illnesses

Ontario’s Workplace Hazardous Information System legislation applies to all workplaces except farms. Under WHMIS information on hazardous products must be delivered in three ways:

1. labels on the containers of hazardous products
2. safety data sheets, in addition to the label, with detailed hazard and precautionary information
3. worker education programs
4. classify hazardous products into two broad hazard groups, physical hazards, and health hazards

Suppliers of hazardous products must label their products and give safety data sheets before they sell or import them. Employers must pass the information about workplace hazardous products on to their employees and provide worker education programs.

Key Points You Will Learn Taking A Workplace Hazardous Information System Course

• Explain what workplace hazardous materials information system means and how it applies to you at work
• Describe the workplace hazardous information system 2015 Groups, Classes, and Categories
• Read and apply the information on a workplace hazardous information system label
• Use Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Explain How you can protect yourself from hazards at work
• Describe what you should do in an emergency involving hazardous products
• Explain what WHMIS means and how it applies to you at work
• Describe WHMIS 2015 Groups, Classes, and Categories
• Identify WHMIS pictograms

Your WHMIS Certificate Will Give You The Ability T0

• Understand the roles and responsibilities that suppliers, employers, and workers have in WHMIS 
• Understand the difference between the two main label types used in workplace hazardous information systems Identify the hazards represented by each hazard class 
• Find additional information about hazards and protective measures on SDSs

Does WHMIS Training Expire?

Currently, nothing in the Canadian legislation clearly says how often a worker needs to take training. There is also nothing stating how long the training lasts before it expires.

Because there is no expiry date for training it doesn’t mean that workers only need to take training once. Re-training should be done once a year to stay up to date with current legislation.

Training should be taken very seriously by employers and employees and training should only be provided by qualified trainers like the ones at AI Forklift Training Ltd. 

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities that suppliers, employers, and workers have in WHMIS
• Understand the difference between the two main label types used in WHMIS
• Identify the hazards represented by each hazard class
• Find additional information about hazards and protective measures on SDSs

Upon completion of theory and exam and a score of 80% has been achieved a wallet and wall WHMIS certificate will be issued.

TRAINING DURATION:

This course will take approximately 2-4 hours depending on class size. If extra help is needed we will do our best to make sure that each student understands all the materials that have been shown in the training session.

After completing the training course each student will receive a wallet picture ID card along with a certificate of completion.