The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) has aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). GHS is a worldwide system. Its goal is to have a common set of rules for classifying hazardous products, common rules for labels, and a standard format for safety data sheets (SDSs). This course was developed by CCOHS in partnership with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Bureau of Health Canada (formerly the National Office of WHMIS).
Topics include:
- Overview of WHMIS
- Overview of hazard groups and classes
- Labels
- Physical hazards
- Health hazards
- Safety Data Sheets
Offer expires: March 31, 2016
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