An up-to-date WHMIS program keeps employees current on the regulations concerning hazardous materials in the workplace. The system was designed to keep workers and employers informed of the dangers and hazards associated with the chemicals and substances that they may come into contact with while on the job.

WHMIS training should include general and site-specific training.
General training, such as YOW Canada's WHMIS course, includes topics such as the regulations, labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS), controlled products, symbols, etc.
Site-specific is unique to your workplace and focuses on the products that you  work with or may be exposed to. This includes where you keep the personal protective equipment and MSDSs as well as training for specific work and storage procedures.

Any workplace that might have controlled products on site is required to have a WHMIS training program in place.

Lack of compliance can lead to costly fines, jail time, injuries and even death.

To view a list of Safety Blitzes conducted, visit the Ministry of Labour website.