Course Content
Module 1 Your Right to Know Blended – Legislation
WHMIS 2015 GHS – Globalized Harmonized System
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Introduction Video
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What is GHS- Globalized Harmonized System?
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How did GHS (WHMIS 2015) get transitioned into the workplace?
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WHMIS – Right to Know Legislation
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Background WHMIS1988 to WHMIS 2015 (GHS)
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Responsibilities for the Suppliers
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Responsibilities for the Employer
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Responsibilities of the Employee
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Module 2 Classification System, “Pictograms” and Labelling
In this module we will discuss the GHS Classification System, pictograms and the two types of labelling requirements. ( Supplier and Workplace Labels)
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Classification System, Pictograms and Labelling Video
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Exercise # 1 In groups or as an individual
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Classification System
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Classification Comparison Chart
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Multiple Pictograms on a Product
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Labels-Two Types: Supplier and Workplace
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(New) WHMIS 2015 GHS, the use of Hazard Statements
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Supplier Label
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Comparison of WHMIS 1988 Supplier Label Contents and WHMIS 2015 (GHS) Contents
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Workplace Labels
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Module 3 Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
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A Comparison WHMIS 1988(MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheet and WHMIS 2015 GHS (SDS) Safety Data Sheet
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Worksheet # 2
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WHMIS Regulation Exemptions
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Final Evaluation
WHMIS 2015 (GHS)

WHMIS 2018

A Supplier Label Contains Seven Separate Pieces of Information:

  • Product Identifier (the name of the material);
  • Supplier Identifier (the name of the supplier of the material);
  • MSDS Statement;
  • Hazard Symbol;
  • Risk Phrases (brief description for safe use);
  • Precautionary Measures (brief instructions for safe use);
  • First Aid Measures (how to treat persons exposed to the material).

WHMIS 2015

  1. Product identifier
  2. Pictogram(s)
  3. Signal word – either “Danger” or “Warning”
  4. Hazard statement(s) – a brief, standardized phrase to describe the nature of the hazard
  5. Precautionary statement(s) – recommended measures to minimize adverse effects
  6. Initial supplier identifier – the name, address and telephone number of either the Canadian manufacturer or importer of the hazardous product who operates in Canada. The initial supplier identifier displayed on the label of a hazardous product   must be identical to the one on the safety data sheet.
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