In this course, managers and supervisors will learn to understand and meet their health and safety responsibilities under WHMIS, which was amended in December 2022 to include a new physical hazard class, the adoption of a non-flammable aerosols hazard category, and new subcategories for flammable gases. This course was developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
Course Learning Objectives
By taking this online WHMIS for Managers and Supervisors training course, the user will learn to:
- Identify your duties and legal responsibilities an an employer
- Recognize the components of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
- Locate and interpret hazard information on product labels
- Locate additional information in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Identify the requirements of a WHMIS training program
Course Outline
This online WHMIS for Managers and Supervisors training course is made up of the following sections:
- WHMIS basics and the duties of the employer
- Duties and responsibilities of a manager or supervisor
- Components of a WHMIS program
- Safe use and handling of hazardous products
- Education and training
- Helpful resources
Course Audience
This online WHMIS for Managers and Supervisors training course was designed for managers and supervisors in workplaces where hazardous products are used and human resources and safety professionals with responsibilities for training and compliance.
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| Course Language |
English |
| Length Range |
31 - 60 Minutes |
| Length (Hours) |
1.0 |
| Course Features |
Accessible, Audio, Mobile |
| Module Number(s) |
41303EN |
