WHMIS (GHS)
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This WHMIS 2023 GHS course explains the standards the United Nations established for safe chemical manufacturing and handling. On January 4, 2023, the Government of Canada published an amendment to the Hazardous Products Regulations. Key classification updates include Flammable Gases, Aerosols, Chemicals Under Pressure, Corrosive/Irritants, and other amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations. These same standards apply in most countries worldwide. We developed this course so you can learn these standards efficiently and effectively.
NOTE: Learners will still have to become aware of any site-specific WHMIS requirements pertinent to the environment they are working in.
For a complete list of topics covered click here.
- The history of WHMIS and GHS
- Health and safety statistics
- Occupational health and safety legislation
- Industrial hygiene and how it relates to GHS
- Why we use WHMIS and the GHS systems
- Harmful substance routes of entry
- An overview of the WHMIS and GHS systems
- WHMIS and GHS symbols
- Workplace labels
- Material Safety Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets
- Requirements for worker education
- Responsibilities of employers, employees, and suppliers
- WHMIS at home
- Controlling chemical hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety Data Sheet questions
- Glossary of terms
WHMIS (GHS) (Online)
This WHMIS 2023 GHS course explains the standards the United Nations established for safe chemical manufacturing and handling. On January 4, 2023, the Government of Canada published an amendment to the Hazardous Products Regulations. Key classification updates include Flammable Gases, Aerosols, Chemicals Under Pressure, Corrosive/Irritants, and other amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations. These same standards apply in most countries worldwide. We developed this course so you can learn these standards efficiently and effectively. NOTE: Learners will still have to become aware of any site-specific WHMIS requirements pertinent to the environment they are working in.
- Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
WHMIS & TDG (Online)
In Canada, suppliers, employers, and workers use the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) to communicate and identify risks associated with workplace products. WHMIS aligns with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), which many countries worldwide use.
In December 2022, amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) replaced WHMIS 2015. Health Canada outlined a 3-year transition period to give WHMIS users time to make the necessary changes. As of December 2025, anyone who uses WHMIS must follow the amended HPR.
This WHMIS course gives you a basic understanding of the system, including general principles, worker safety, and key updates.
This course covers the following five chapters:
Chapter 1: What is WHMIS?
Chapter 2: Hazard Identification and Product Classification
Chapter 3: Labels
Chapter 4: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Chapter 5: Workplace Education and Training
This course includes activities, self-assessment questions, and a final exam.
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) course covers crucial information pertaining to the legal transportation of dangerous goods on Canadian roads. After completing this course, participants should know the regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada; the 9 classifications of dangerous goods; the placards, labels, and accompanying TDG symbols required on vehicles and containers; documentation requirements when transporting dangerous goods; and requirements surrounding appropriate emergency response in the event of an accidental product release or spill.
For a complete list of topics covered click here.
GHS and WHMIS 2015:
- The history of WHMIS and GHS
- Health and safety statistics
- Occupational health and safety legislation
- Industrial hygiene and how it relates to GHS
- Why we use WHMIS and the GHS systems
- Harmful substance routes of entry
- An overview of the WHMIS and GHS systems
- WHMIS and GHS symbols
- Workplace labels
- Material Safety Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets
- Requirements for worker education
- Responsibilities of employers, employees, and suppliers
- WHMIS at home
- Controlling chemical hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety Data Sheet questions
- Glossary of terms
TDG Transportation of Dangerous Goods – Clear Language Canadian Edition:
- Introduction
- Enforcement
- Common Definitions
- Responsibilities of Shipper/Driver/Receiver
- Exemptions from TDG
- Classification of Dangerous Goods
- Hazard Levels for Classes of Dangerous Goods
- The Dangerous Goods Regulations and Schedules 1, 2, and 3
- Primary and Subsidiary Classification
- Safety Marks
- Shipping Document
- Appendix A Information Required on a Shipping Document
- Steps to Prepare Shipments of Dangerous Goods.
- TDG Test
- GHS and WHMIS 2015: Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing
- TDG Transportation of Dangerous Goods – Clear Language Canadian Edition: Certificate of completion, provided upon completion of the program.
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