Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) (EN) – Curriculum

Curriculum Description 

Enroll in this two-course curriculum to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the chemical information accessible to all Canadian workers. This training will cover how WHMIS operates, its alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling (GHS), the responsibilities associated with WHMIS, and how everyone can effectively utilize hazardous material information. The courses are based on the latest WHMIS 2015 regulations.

The courses included are:

1. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Part 1: Introduction to WHMIS
2. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Part 2: Understanding WHMIS Operations

Curriculum Objectives 

• Specify your rights and responsibilities under WHMIS.
• Identify the responsibilities of suppliers and employers under WHMIS.
• Recall how the Globally Harmonized System of Labelling and Classification of Chemicals (GHS) aligns with WHMIS.

Requisite Knowledge 

None