Our online WWorkplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Training course in Regina can be taken at your own pace. No Refunds for online courses in Regina. Participants can start and stop the course at any time. Prior to moving on to further modules participants must successfully complete a quiz. Registration is quick and easy. The cost of this course is 29.99 (all taxes and fees included). Certification is provided immediately upon successful completion of the course. Refunds and transfers are not accepted for the course.
Lessons
Unit 1 – Introduction to WHMIS
Unit 2 – Product Labels
Product labels must highlight the precautions required hen using the product. They must also identify that there is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available that has more detailed information. The product label is a worker’s first source of information about a controlled product. The two labels are the supplier label and the workplace label. […]
Unit 3 – Symbols and Classes
WHMIS regulations organizes chemicals and materials according to their hazardous qualities. WHMIS uses 8 hazard symbols to identify the specific hazards. These hazards are associated with the six classes of controlled products below: CLASS A – Compressed Gas CLASS B – Flammable & Combustible Material CLASS C – Oxidizing Material CLASS D1 – Poisonous and […]
Unit 4 – Material Safety Data Sheets
What is a Material Safety Data Sheet? To comply with WHMIS regulations, an MSDS must be available for every controlled product in the workplace. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is the main source of information about a controlled product. The information on MSDSs include the following: Detailed information about the product, including who made […]
Unit 5 – Worker Training and Education
If you recall, one of the three key elements of WHMIS is worker education and training. Responsibility for WHMIS education and training lies with the employer. This means that the employer must provide education and training for each employ working with or around any controlled product. This must includes specific training about the safe usage, storage, […]
Unit 6 – Exception and Exemptions
Partially Exempted Products Because partially exempted products are overseen by other federal labeling legislation they are exempted from federal WHMIS requirements for both labels and MSDSs. Examples of partially exempted products inlude: Cosmetics and prescription drugs Restricted products packaged for consumer use Explosives Pesticides Radioactive Substances Employers do not have to re-label containers holding partially […]