WHMIS - GHS
Today’s manufacturing processes often require working alongside hazardous materials in many different forms. This course discusses how to maintain the safety of workers, equipment, and production facilities when interacting with hazardous materials, and describes a wide variety of protective practices that can be employed to prevent accidents and unwanted reactions.
Course Summary:
Today’s manufacturing processes often require working alongside hazardous materials in many different forms. While these materials can be dangerous if handled improperly, they become effective tools for productivity and efficiency when utilized in tandem with effective Health and Safety practices.
This course discusses how to maintain the safety of workers, equipment, and production facilities when interacting with hazardous materials, and describes a wide variety of protective practices that can be employed to prevent accidents or unwanted reactions. The information presented in this course is optimized for manufacturing employees across a wide range of departments and industries, and allows workers of any role to properly utilize production materials.
Discussed Topics:
- Understanding Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Recognizing and identifying various different kinds of hazardous materials through labels, symbols, iconography, etc.
- Completing the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Retaining worker safety during interactions with hazardous materials.
- Federal legislation surrounding the use of hazardous materials.
- Analyzing Canada’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
DURATION: One (1) Three-Hour Session
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Participant Facilities or In-Person Classroom
SCHEDULE:
November 15, 2024
Training is available in English.
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