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The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
is Canada's hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are cautionary labelling of containers of WHMIS "controlled products," the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDSs), and worker education programs.  WHMIS is implemented through coordinated federal, provincial, and territorial, legislation.  Supplier labelling and MSDS requirements are set out under the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and associated Controlled Products Regulations.


WHMIS Course Info

Minimum class size - 8
class size must be advised 48 hours in advance

Time Requirements
- 1/2 day or 1 evening

Can be combined with other courses. Adjust time requirements accordingly

Basic fee (per person)
$20.00
(plus GST)

The Hazardous Products Act and its regulations are administered by the Government of Canada Department of Health, commonly referred to as Health Canada.  Each of the thirteen provincial, territorial and federal agencies responsible for occupational safety and health have established employer WHMIS requirements within their respective jurisdiction.  These requirements place an onus on employers to ensure that controlled products used, stored, handled, or disposed of in the workplace are properly labelled, MSDSs are made available to workers, and workers receive education and training to ensure the safe storage, handling, and use of controlled products in the workplace.  WHMIS balances workers' right-to-know with industry's right to protect confidential business information and includes a mechanism for ruling on claims for exemption from disclosure of confidential business information as well as appeals to these rulings.

WHMIS - Course outline
This course addresses the general WHMIS knowledge of the worker education requirement.  Site specific training on actual materials and procedures is also required.
WHMIS objective: to ensure the protection of Canadian workers.