WHMIS

The overall goal is to give the workers knowledge and information, which they can understand and apply to protect their health and safety in the workplace every day.

Participants will:

• Become familiar with the responsibilities of suppliers, employers and workers pertaining to WHMIS controlled products and the offences and penalties for contravening the OH&S Act and WHMIS Regulations
• Be able to identify and recognize hazard symbols. They will be able to identify the requirements and contents of a supplier label, a workplace label and a Material Safety Data Sheet
• Be familiar with the locations of the First aid rooms and the MSDS station.
  They will review, what to do in the event of a splash or spill
• Understand the three basic methods of controlling hazards and the basic principle of emergency planning to ensure that they are able to protect themselves from hazards in the workplace
• Be familiar with routes of entry and the effects of chemicals on the body

Target Audience:

All employees who are exposed to or likely to be exposed to a hazardous material or to a hazardous physical agent?

Course Length:

3-4 hours
Course materials and certificates are to be provided.