WHMIS Training

YIT’s WHMIS program provides you with the information to protect yourself by using the information provided on labels and Material Safety Data Sheets to ensure proper handling.

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Operator Train-the-Trainer

WHMIS Training (Operator Training)

The Workplace Hazardous Material Information System “WHMIS” is a nation wide system designed to provide information for employees on potentially hazardous materials in the workplace.

WHMIS legislation was developed through the collective efforts of Government, Labour and Industry and has been in effect since October 1988. Alta Material Handling’s WHMIS program provides you with the information to protect yourself by using the information provided on labels and Material Safety Data Sheets to ensure proper handling.

Course Duration: 4 hours (15 people maximum per class)

Theory Content:

  • Introduction to WHMIS
  • Accidents & Causes
  • Current Legislation & Standards
  • Symbols & Classes
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
    • Product Identification & Use
    • Hazardous Ingredients
    • Physical Data
    • Fire & Explosion Data
    • Reactivity Data
    • Topological Properties
    • Preventive Measures
    • First Aid Measures
    • Preparation Data
  • Labelling of Controlled Products
    • Supplier Labels
    • Workplace Labels
  • Routes of Entry
  • WHMIS Quiz

*A wallet card and wall certificate will be issued upon successful completion of this program

WHMIS Training (Train-the-Trainer)

Course Overview

This three-day comprehensive course will cover all legislative and compliance requirements to certify participants to certify and authorize on site employees on (name of the equipment they will get trained on).

Course Length: 3 days (Four Person Maximum)

Day One – (Operators Program)

  • Introduction and importance of training
  • Legislation, Standards/Guidelines:
    • New C.S.A. Standard B335-04
    • Ministry of Labor Guidelines
    • OHSA and Regulation 851
  • Due Diligence Bill C-45 update
  • Site specific equipment review, machine dynamics
  • Engineering Principles of Design (Stability)
  • Pre-Operating Inspections
  • Safe Operating Procedures/Pre-Employment screening practices
  • Pedestrian/Worker Safety
  • Maintenance
  • Hazard Identification, positioning, and control techniques
  • Operators Theory Test
  • Observe Practical testing with Instructor

Day Two

  • Initial Presentation for Students
  • Adult Teaching Techniques
  • Andragogy versus Pedagogy
  • Training Aids (How/When to use)
  • Effective Communication Techniques
  • Use of Operator Manuals/Tests, site specific course development
  • The Art of Asking Questions

Day Three

  • Final Theory Presentations
  • Lesson Plans
  • Program Review (Q&A)
  • Written Exam
  • Setting Up an Effective and Compliant Course Program
  • Practical Evaluation Process
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summary

**Courses scheduled monthly at our training centers**
**Can also be conducted at your location around your schedule**
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