Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) (Spanish)
Every worker in Canada has a Right to Know about the hazards they work with. This WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) course provides a comprehensive foundation in the GHS-aligned system used across the country. You will learn to decode chemical labels, navigate complex Safety Data Sheets, and apply the protective measures necessary to ensure that "handling hazardous products" doesn't mean "taking unnecessary risks."
By: Safety LMS | Format: Online | Duration: 30 minutes | Certification: 24 Months | Language: SpanishWhat you'll learn
- WHMIS Fundamentals: Understand the legal responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers under Canadian law.
- Hazard Classification: Learn to distinguish between physical hazards (like flammability) and health hazards (like toxicity).
- The Language of GHS: Master the standardized labeling elements, including signal words, hazard statements, and pictograms.
- Safe Handling & Storage: Discover the "Dos and Don'ts" of chemical compatibility and shelf-life management.
- Emergency Preparedness: Develop clear protocols for responding to spills, leaks, and accidental exposures.
Description
In Canadian workplaces, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is the backbone of chemical safety. Since its alignment with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), the way we communicate about chemicals has become a universal language—and this course ensures you speak it fluently.
The training is built around the three pillars of WHMIS: Labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Education. We begin by breaking down the visual cues on containers, ensuring you can identify a "corrosive" or "oxidizer" from across the room. From there, we dive into the technical depth of the SDS, teaching you how to extract life-saving information from the standardized 16-section format.
Beyond just reading labels, this course focuses on application. You will explore practical safe-handling techniques—such as proper ventilation and the correct selection of PPE—and learn how to manage the storage of incompatible substances to prevent dangerous reactions. Finally, we prepare you for the unexpected, with detailed modules on spill containment and emergency response. Whether you work in a lab, a warehouse, or a construction site, this course empowers you with the informed decision-making skills needed to prevent injury and promote a culture of safety.
Course topics
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Hazard Communication
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Chemical Hazard Classification and Labeling
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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WHMIS Program
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Safe Handling and Storage
- Interactive Pictogram Trainer: Master the GHS symbols through visual recognition drills to identify hazards at a glance.
- SDS "Fast-Find" Exercises: Learn to locate critical first-aid and fire-fighting information in a 16-section Safety Data Sheet under pressure.
- Workplace Labeling Templates: Access guides for creating compliant workplace labels when decanting or transferring products.
- Control Measure Simulations: Practice applying the Hierarchy of Controls to real-world chemical spill and exposure scenarios.
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