WHMIS/GHS 2023: Certification Course

• Introduction to WHMIS/GHS 2023
• Interpretation of Data Sheets and Labels
• Hazard Classes
• Safe Storage, Handling, Use and Disposal of Hazardous Chemicals
• What to Do after an Emergency or Spill

This WHMIS/GHS 2023 Certification Online Course Canada offers the most advanced study materials and information available today.

Since 1988, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (also known as WHMIS) has protected Canadian workers from hazardous chemical products by ensuring they have the information and training needed to work safely. In 2015, Canada began making changes to WHMIS to include the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), a system developed by the United Nations to help standardize hazard communication around the world.

On January 4, 2023 new regulations were passed by Health Canada making new amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations to align with the 7th revised edition and certain provisions of the 8th revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.

The goal was to create a program that:

• Ensures that information regarding controlled products is readily available
• Sets standards for the type and amount of information made available by suppliers
• Reduces occupational illness, injury, accidents, and disease

This new program is known as WHMIS 2023 and for most workplaces, the most notable impact will be in the changes to the flammable gases class, and the new class of chemicals under pressure.

The main objective of this training program is to increase your knowledge of controlled products in the workplace and their safe handling practices. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the purpose of WHMIS and its importance in maintaining workplace safety.
• Be aware of the legal requirements under the Hazardous Products Act and Hazardous Products Regulations, including the roles and responsibilities of employers, workers, and suppliers.
• Identify and understand the different hazard classes and their associated risks.
• Understand the WHMIS symbols and pictograms used to classify hazardous materials.
• Identify possible health effects of exposure to controlled products.
• Knowledge of safe handling procedures for hazardous materials, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment or PPE.
• Understand the information provided on supplier and workplace labels. And,
• Understand the information on the Safety Data Sheets or SDS

This program will be presented in 5 chapters:

• Chapter 1: Will help you understand previous and current WHMIS Fundamentals
• Chapter 2: Will provide insight into the different Physical and Health Hazard Classifications
• Chapter 3: Explains the various Routes of Entry and appropriate Personal Protection Equipment
• Chapter 4: Will help you understand Product Labeling Requirements 
• Chapter 5: We will explain the requirements of Safety Data Sheets