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Sarnia · London East

519-383-7655

Hazardous Substances

WHMIS Training

Review WHMIS responsibilities, hazardous-product classes, exclusions, safety data sheets and workplace controls for hazardous materials.

Instructor explaining hazard pictograms to workplace safety trainees

Course overview

This course introduces worker responsibilities under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). It covers the roles of suppliers, employers and workers, hazardous-product classes, exclusions, safety information and controls for hazardous materials.

Who this course is for

Workers with responsibilities under WHMIS.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the purpose and implementation of WHMIS.
  • Recognize the responsibilities of suppliers, employers and workers.
  • Identify hazardous-product classes and exclusions.
  • Locate and interpret information in safety data sheets (SDS).
  • Understand controls for hazardous materials.