This online course will teach you how to use both the WHMIS and the GHS systems to work safely with hazardous materials. You will learn about the history and purpose of WHMIS and GHS, how they are related, and what the new changes are. You will also learn about the health and safety laws, the roles and responsibilities of different parties, the types and meanings of symbols and labels, the contents and formats of data sheets, the ways to control chemical hazards, and the types and uses of personal protective equipment.

In this online course, you will learn about:

• The background and benefits of WHMIS and GHS

• The health and safety statistics and legislation

• The principles and practices of industrial hygiene

• The reasons and methods for using WHMIS and GHS

• The routes of entry and effects of harmful substances

• The overview and features of WHMIS and GHS

• The symbols and labels for WHMIS and GHS

• The material safety data sheets and safety data sheets

• The requirements and tips for worker education

• The duties and obligations of employers, employees, and suppliers

• The application of WHMIS at home

• The methods and tools for controlling chemical hazards

• The personal protective equipment and how to use it

• The safety data sheet questions and how to answer them

• The glossary of terms and definitions