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In Canada, suppliers, employers, and workers use the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) to communicate and identify the risks associated with products used in the workplace. WHMIS aligns with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) used by many countries around the world.
In December 2022, amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) meant changes to the previously used WHMIS 2015. Health Canada outlined a 3-year transition period to give those who use WHMIS time to make the necessary changes. As of December 2025, anyone who uses WHMIS must follow the amended HPR.
This WHMIS course aims to give you a basic understanding of the system, including general principles, worker safety, and significant updates.
This course covers the following five chapters:
Chapter 1: What is WHMIS?
Chapter 2: Hazard Identification and Product Classification
Chapter 3: Labels
Chapter 4: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Chapter 5: Workplace Education and Training
This course includes activities, self-assessment questions, and a final exam.
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. Participants are able to be repeat the test three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
