Canada - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Learning objectives
- Recognize the purpose and importance of a hazard communication program
- Recognize common physical and health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals
- Identify chemicals and their hazards, through labeling, markings, pictograms, and warning practices
- Identify the purpose and components of a Safety Data Sheet
Course overview
To train employees to recognize the Government of Canada's basic communication standards for employers who import, sell, or handle hazardous materials in Canada.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 17 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Elements of Hazard Communication
- Recognizing Chemical Hazards
- Identifying Chemical Hazard Information
Regulations
- The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) listing of Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work Environment
- Canada Gazette Part II, Vol 149, No. 3
- Canadian Hazardous Products Regulations