Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 2015

*Please Note: this course has been discontinued by VICA and is no longer available to purchase. See our “WHMIS 2015 AWARENESS” e-learning course as an alternative.

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 The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally agreed upon system for standardizing the classification of chemicals through labelling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Canada has adopted the GHS criteria and implemented it through the WHMIS system., and how

This course is intended for any worker who may be exposed or likely to be exposed to biological, physical, or chemical agents (including supervisors, JHSC members, and health and safety representatives) how to identify hazards using GHS and SDS.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of WHMIS
• Describe the changes under WHMIS 2015
• Explain the building blocks of the classification system
• Name the elements of a hazardous product label
• Find information on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• List the routes of entry for hazardous products

• Self-paced e-learning course with video and interactive quizzes
• About 45 minutes of self-paced instruction
• Final Test: Your course completion certificate will not be released until you successfully complete the final test with an 80% passing grade. Three failed attempts on the final test will trigger a failed course. In order to continue you must repurchase the course and begin again.

• Internet connection is required.
• Device Compatibility: PC, Mac, most mobile browsers
• This course works best with the Google Chrome internet browser

• Course access is not immediate. Please plan for up to 24-48 hours before you gain course access. 
• You will receive an email from our Training & Education Team within 24-48 hours with login information and instructions on how to access your course.
• If you have purchased your course on a weekend or holiday, we will email you your access information within 24-48 hours of the next regular business day.

Online course orders and purchases are a final sale. Once your sale or order is placed, we cannot provide a refund or cancel your purchase. Please ensure that you are purchasing the correct training before placing your order or making your purchase.

This course is offered through the Occupational Safety Group (OSG)* e-learning platform. *Formerly known as OLE (Online Learning Enterprises).