WHMIS Education & Training
Employers must have a WHMIS education and training program for the safe handling of hazardous products that workers work with or may be exposed to at work. Employers have the duty to supply all possible hazard information to workers.
Employers must:
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Educate workers on hazardous products,
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Train workers to safely handle and use these products,
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Ensure that workers can access up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDSs),
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Ensure that all hazardous products are labelled, and
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Place control measures to protect the health and safety of workers.
Every employee must participate in education and training sessions as they are offered, play an active role in identifying and controlling hazards, and follow safe work procedures and guidelines.
As part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) New Hire General Orientation, staff learn about SDSs and the contents of supplier and workplace labels. This education ensures everyone understands the content on a label and an SDS, including the why this information is important.
There is a WHMIS learning module available through MyLearning on MyConnection. See the Related Documents below for instructions on how to access the training.
Individuals learn about the hazardous products used in the unit or department when they join a new department and/or site. Training is required when new products are introduced. This ensures staff know how to work safely with products and what to do in an emergency such as a spill or exposure. For questions regarding education and training, reach out to your local staff safety consultant.
Components of WHMIS (labels/SDSs) are available online at sha.canadasds.com. Specific training for access to the chemical management library is available on the Chemical Management Library webpage.