WHMIS Train-The-Trainer

Summary:

WHMIS is an excellent program that provides information to employers and workers about the hazardous materials they work with on the job. This one-day program is designed to provide the theoretical information required to effectively train WHMIS at the workplace.

 

Pre-Requisites:

  • None

 

Course Objectives:

To provide the participants:

  • Certification to conduct generic WHMIS training internally
  • Knowledge to develop site-specific programs to fulfill legislative requirements
  • Knowledge to use WHMIS to protect the health and safety of everyone on the work site
  • Information to facilitate a self-study program for workers
  • Knowledge to evaluate worker competency through an exam

 

Course Content:

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  • Identifying warning symbols
  • Proper labeling on controlled products

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

  • Information required on MSDS and its significance
  • All controlled substances must have an up-to-date MSDS

Worker Education Trainers are:

  • Taught to effectively relay the proper meaning of WHMIS information to workers
  • Educated on how workers can use WHMIS information to protect their health and safety on the work site

 

Certification:

  • Participants who successfully meet the course requirements will be issued a WHMIS Train-the-Trainer certificate and wallet card.
  • All workers that are trained in generic WHMIS will also be issued a wallet card.
  • Re-certification is required every three (3) years.

 

Cost:

  • Members: $40.00 Supporters: $75.00 Non-Members $300.00

 

Location & Dates:

  • Regina - May 28, June 27, July 17, August 20, September 17
  • Saskatoon - June 3, June 12, June 27, July 25, August 14, September 17

 

Registration:

 

SCSA WHMIS Train-The-Trainer Training is eligible for 0.5 Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs) from the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.

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