The publication of the final Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR) by the Federal Government on February 11, 2015, commenced the alignment of Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System […]
When it comes to the question, “Is WHMIS training mandatory for every worker” the simple answer may be “no.” Since the onus of training workers rests upon the employer, there’s a degree […]
Are you a supervisor or manager of a company where your employees have to deal with hazardous products, even in a small capacity? If so, then you know that you […]
Who needs WHMIS training?
Without a doubt, this is one of the most common questions relating to WHMIS and an extremely popular internet search. It makes […]
Many different types of industries in Canada have hazardous products of some type in their workplaces. Since these products can easily result in injury and illness, it’s essential for employees who with or […]
Every company in Ontario who has employees working with or around hazardous products must make sure that they have been trained in WHMIS. It is the law, and it helps to provide workplaces […]
Employers in Canada who work with hazardous products are required to ensure their employees have the proper WHMIS certification. Whether an employer is looking to get their employees trained or an individual […]
Taking WHMIS training and getting a WHMIS certification is essential for those who are working in any field that may have to deal with hazardous […]
Since about 2015, a similar, yet slightly different question pops up as we approach the new year. That question may be something like, “Do my employees or I need WHMIS XXXX training?” The XXXX […]
You’ll find hazardous products in use in virtually every industry in Canada, from healthcare to manufacturing to maintenance to dry-cleaning. Understanding how to handle those products safely, how […]
