WHMIS 2015
Available languages:
English, french and spanish
Duration: 90min
Validity: 36 months
WHMIS is consistent with the "workers’ right to know" according to which workers must know the nature of the hazards found in the workplace and the related control measures to be taken.In Canada, the current legislation in occupational health and safety requires that workers be informed of the risks they may encounter in the context of their employment. WHMIS therefore provides employers and workers with an additional tool to enable them to increase their knowledge of hazardous materials.
Audience
It is intended for any person exposed, directly or indirectly, to hazardous materials in his/her workplace.
Goals
- To identify and recognize the main risks associated with the use of hazardous materials in the workplace;
- To become familiar with labels, pictograms, classes and categories of hazards;
- To know how to interpret information contained on safety data sheets;
- To know how to recognize the preventive measures that allows preventing accidents and illnesses.
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