In-Person WHMIS Training
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training is an Employer’s Responsibility
Employers must take all reasonable measures to protect the health and safety of workers at the workplace. WHMIS is one of the tools employers are required to use to achieve this goal.
Source: OHS Resource Portal WHMIS 2015: Information for Employers (alberta.ca)
WHMIS education and training for workers will include not only general education about WHMIS, but also product and task-specific information regarding hazardous products used at your work place.
In-Person WHMIS Training Program Topics
General introduction to WHMIS, it’s components, legislation and guidelines,
Education about the required content of WHMIS labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS),
Education of the purpose and significance of information to the workers’ health and safety on the job, and
Education related to your workplace hazardous products and controls, WHMIS program administration, and location of SDS.
It is important your worker(s) understands the hazard information on SDS and what the information really means.
Additional information on workplace-specific training and how to assess the effectiveness of training and a worker’s competence can be found in OHS Resource Portal WHMIS 2015 Information for Employers (alberta.ca), page 33, Part 5 - Worker Education and Training.
Choose the delivery method that works best for your company:
1. In-person instruction provided by Frank Sobolewski. This will be completed at your office or another location to accommodate groups.
2. Purchase program material for use by safety professional or management.
Training can be completed in 2.5 hours.
Certificate of completion provided in PDF format.
See why in-person training is better.
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Training material prepared by Frank Sobolewski, CET, NCSO, Owner of Numbers Safety Inc. He is a former NAIT Instructor and Health and Safety Manager for a large home builder. He is highly regarded in the industry. Frank's wealth of experience spans over 20 years, during which he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to OHS Health and Safety. As an award-winning industry leader, Frank's innovative approach and extensive knowledge have enabled him to create comprehensive health and safety programs that equip companies with the necessary tools to excel in safety excellence.
Employer Responsibilities
Some of the general responsibilities include:
labels and work site labels are up to date,
all hazardous products at the workplace have WHMIS compliant labels,
up to date and WHMIS compliant SDS sheets are available on all hazardous products,
SDS are readily accessible to workers,
workers have received the appropriate WHMIS education and training to protect their health and safety on the job.
Source: OHS Resource Portal WHMIS 2015 Information for Employers (alberta.ca)
A Note about Worker Education and Training
“Employers must provide WHMIS training for workers if they work with or near a hazardous product. The training and education must be tailored to the hazardous products at the work site and must be developed in conjunction with the Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative, if there is one.”
Source: OHS Resource Portal WHMIS 2015 Information for Employers (alberta.ca)
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