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Yes. Our WHMIS training is aligned with the most recent WHMIS update that took place in December 2022, which is often referred to as “WHMIS 2023.”
This update aligned WHMIS with a newer revision of the GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
WHMIS stands for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Canada’s national communication standard for hazardous workplace chemicals.
It is designed to ensure that workers receive consistent, clear information about the hazards of chemicals they may be exposed to on the job and safe handling procedures.
WHMIS uses standardized elements like pictograms, labels, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to help workers understand:
- The type of hazard (e.g., toxic, flammable, corrosive)
- How to safely use and store the material
- What to do in case of an emergency (spill, exposure, fire)
WHMIS applies to almost every industry in Canada where hazardous products are used—whether it’s in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, or health care.
The most recent update to WHMIS took place in December 2022/January 2023 to align it with a more recent revision of the GHS.
WHMIS training is required by law for Canadian employees working with or around hazardous products. Training ensures that employees understand:
- The WHMIS hazard classes and pictograms.
- How to read and use supplier and workplace labels.
- How to interpret and apply information from Safety Data Sheets.
- Their rights and responsibilities under WHMIS legislation.
WHMIS training must be provided before a worker begins handling hazardous products, and employers are also required to provide refresher training regularly, especially when new products or hazards are introduced.
Our online WHMIS certification course makes compliance easy—covering all the core general training requirements under WHMIS (aligned with GHS), and providing instant proof of completion for workplace recordkeeping.
Yes—Canadian legislation mandates WHMIS training for any worker who may be exposed to hazardous products in the workplace. Employers are responsible for ensuring that staff receive both general WHMIS training and site-specific training before being exposed to hazardous products.
This requirement applies to all Canadian jurisdictions (federal, provincial, and territorial) and includes anyone who works with or around hazardous products and those who supervise them.
Most people complete WHMIS training in about 60 minutes when taking it online, with OnlineWHMIS.ca.
Unlike classroom sessions—which can take half a day or more—online training is streamlined, self-paced, and focused on the essentials.
Learners can start and stop anytime, progress is saved automatically, and there’s no need to coordinate schedules or attend in-person sessions. It’s a faster, more flexible way to meet compliance requirements—without sacrificing quality or retention.
The WHMIS training with OnlineWHMIS.ca costs only $29.95.
Discounted rates are available for companies training multiple workers, and certificates, tracking, retaking tests, or reassignments are free. Registrations never expire, allowing employers to take advantage of volume discounts without worrying about losing them.
Anyone who works with or near hazardous products in Canada needs WHMIS training. This includes employees in warehouses, construction, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, cleaning, and even some office roles—basically, anyone who may be exposed to hazardous materials as part of their job.
Employers are legally required to provide both general WHMIS education and workplace-specific training.
👉 Check out this blog post to read the full breakdown of who needs WHMIS training.
Yes. Supervisors in Canadian workplaces must receive WHMIS training if they oversee employees who work with or around hazardous products. This training ensures supervisors can promote, enforce, and support WHMIS compliance, as required by law.
Even if supervisors aren’t directly handling the materials themselves, they are responsible for:
- Overseeing safe handling, labeling, and storage.
- Ensuring employees complete both general and site-specific WHMIS training.
- Responding to incidents, spills, and emergencies.
👉 Read more about supervisors’ WHMIS duties
Supervisor WHMIS Training Course
At OnlineWHMIS.ca, we offer a comprehensive course specifically designed to support supervisors in promoting and enforcing WHMIS requirements. You can learn more here: WHMIS for Managers and Supervisors
Our certificates do not display an expiration date. This is because it is an employer’s responsibility to determine how often workers need WHMIS training. Most employers will have their workers complete WHMIS training annually, every two years, or every three years at the most. These training frequencies are aligned with industry best practices.
You can learn more about WHMIS training expiration and retraining by checking out this blog post.
Yes! There are no additional charges if a course quiz needs to be retaken.
You can start your online training course immediately after signing up and making the purchase through our secure checkout form. The whole process literally takes only a few minutes.
We do not send certificates in the mail. After completing an online course, learners are given instant access to certificates in PDF format. Certificates can be instantly viewed, downloaded, and printed as required.
Yes! We want you to be completely satisfied and confident that you will be. If for some reason you’re not satisfied, full refunds will be offered for up to 15 days after your purchase or until courses are completed and certificates are issued. You can view our full refund policy in our terms and conditions.
Yes, definitely! If you’d like to purchase via PO, you can reach out to us via the following options to place the order or if you have any questions:
Email: hello@onlinewhmis.ca
Phone: (800) 608-2336
Live Chat: Click the chat bubble OR the “help” link in the top menu.
Nope. We offer an option to assign the training even if your workers do not have their email addresses.
You can assign training immediately after signing up and purchasing through our secure checkout form. The whole process takes only a few minutes.
Your workers will receive an email advising that they’ve been assigned the training, along with login credentials and a link to the site. They can start their training immediately.
Nope! Our training registrations never expire. This means you can purchase higher quantities to take advantage of the volume discounts without having to worry about losing them 🙂
Yes! We offer substantial volume discounts when purchasing multiple registrations. You can view the discount tiers at the top of this page.
Volume discounts are applied automatically when adding products to the shopping cart. This means that you can get an exact quote for what you’re purchasing by simply adding the number of registrations that you need to the shopping cart .
