Know all about WHMIS Training

WHMIS training Brampton stands for Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. This Canadian standard was first introduced in 1988. It’s designed primarily to inform Canadian workers about hazardous products that they may use or workaround on the job.

The program requires employers and workers alike to follow standards relating to hazardous products – previously referred to as hazardous materials. This includes providing standardized information sheets. It provides a standard of communication about materials used or stored on the job site.

The idea is to help Canadian workers stay safe on the job. With the right information, they can handle hazardous products safely. This reduces the risk of injury or illness.

Worker education and training are a central element to WHMIS.

Under the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, employers have several responsibilities. The main responsibilities are:

• Identifying hazardous products that they use in the workplace

• Ensuring that hazardous products are clearly labeled

• Making safety data sheets available to all workers

WHMIS training is legally required for all employees who are exposed or likely to be exposed to a hazardous material or controlled product at the workplace.

The onus is on the employer to ensure that his or her staff is properly trained. The responsibility to ensure workers are trained and the manner in which training is conducted rests with the employer.  YOW Canada’s WHMIS courses are one method of training and, in most cases, additional site-specific training is required.

If a product has the usual WHMIS symbols or labels, WHMIS applies and employers have a legal responsibility to deliver WHMIS training.  However, people are often confused when analyzing their cleaning products because they discover hazard symbols that are not typical WHMIS symbols