Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Online Training
At Vancouver First Aid Ltd., we proudly offer Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training as an online, self-paced course. Delivered in partnership with St. Mark James Training, this program is one of the most widely recognized WHMIS courses in Canada.
This course covers essential safety requirements for working with and handling hazardous materials in the workplace. Participants will learn how to identify hazards, understand safety protocols, and respond to potential risks when dealing with dangerous substances.
Course Details & Certification
- Instant Certification: Upon successful completion, participants receive a printable (.pdf) WHMIS certificate immediately.
- Nationally Recognized: Course completion records are securely stored in the St. Mark James Training database.
- Self-Paced & Flexible: Start, stop, and resume the course at your convenience.
- Time Commitment: The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
- Structured Learning: The course consists of 6 modules, each taking about 15 minutes to complete.
- Assessment Requirement: Participants must achieve a 100% score on each module’s quiz before proceeding to the next section.
Course Cost & Group Pricing
- Individual Enrollment: $29.99 (single purchase)
- Group & Bulk Discounts: Competitive pricing available for large group enrollments.
- For group registrations or inquiries, contact us at 1-778-709-9180.
Take control of your workplace safety—register today and get WHMIS certified!
Lessons
Unit 1 – Introduction to WHMIS
Unit 2 – Product Labels
In this unit participants will learn about product and supplier labels for hazardous materials. Included in this module are samples of both labels.
Unit 3 – Symbols and Classes
WHMIS regulations organizes chemicals and materials according to their hazardous qualities. WHMIS uses 8 hazard symbols to identify the specific hazards. These hazards are associated with the six classes of controlled products below: CLASS A – Compressed Gas CLASS B – Flammable & Combustible Material CLASS C – Oxidizing Material CLASS D1 – Poisonous and […]
Unit 4 – Safety Data Sheets
What is a Safety Data Sheet? To comply with WHMIS regulations, an SDS (formerly MSDS) must be available for every controlled product in the workplace. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is the main source of information about a controlled product. The information on SDSs include the following: Detailed information about the product, including who made […]
Unit 5 – Worker Training and Education
In this unit participants will learn about employee and employer requirements for WHMIS.
Unit 6 – Exception and Exemptions
Partially Exempted Products Because partially exempted products are overseen by other federal labeling legislation they are exempted from federal WHMIS requirements for both labels and SDSs. Examples of partially exempted products include: Cosmetics and prescription drugs Restricted products packaged for consumer use Explosives Pesticides Radioactive Substances Employers do not have to re-label containers holding partially […]
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