Course Curriculum

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  • 1

    Introduction to WHMIS

    • Course Navigation

    • Introduction to WHMIS

    • About WorkSafeBC

    • Knowledge Review - Introduction to WHMIS

    • Survey - Introduction to WHMIS
  • 2

    SECTION 1 Overview of WHMIS

    • WHMIS Legislation

    • Key Elements of WHMIS 2015

    • Key WHMIS Participants

    • Knowledge Review - Overview of WHMIS

    • Survey - Overview of WHMIS
  • 3

    SECTION 2 Classification

    • Classification of Hazardous Products

    • Products not covered by WHMIS 2015

    • Knowledge Review - Classification

    • Survey - Classification
  • 4

    SECTION 3 Pictograms

    • Introducing pictograms

    • How Pictograms are used

    • Hazard Classes and Categories, without Pictograms

    • Knowledge Review - Pictograms

    • Survey - Pictograms
  • 5

    SECTION 4 Labels

    • About Labels

    • Supplier Labels

    • Workplace Labels

    • Other Means of Identification

    • Knowledge Review - Labels

    • Survey - Labels
  • 6

    SECTION 5 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

    • About SDSs

    • SDS Sample

    • Trade Secrets

    • SDS Format and Information Required

    • When to use an SDS

    • Knowledge Review - Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

    • Survey - Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • 7

    SECTION 6 WHMIS Implementation

    • WHMIS Program

    • Education and Training

    • Who should provide education and training?

    • Topics to cover

    • Knowledge Review - WHMIS Implementation

    • Survey - WHMIS Implementation
  • 8

    SECTION 7 Completing the Course

    • Next steps

    • FINAL EXAM