Virtual Instructor-Led Training

This interactive one-day Virtual Instructor-Led Training course is designed to provide participants with the required tools and resources needed to train and apply WHMIS at the work site. Through engaging and collaborative activities on our online platform, the course focuses on helping company trainers who will be responsible for providing WHMIS worker education as well as site-specific training.

Course Topics

• Overview of WHMIS
• WHMIS Basics
• Hazard Classification
• Hazard Identification
• Precautions
• Response
• Labels and SDSs
• Important GHS Elements of WHMIS
• WHMIS 2015 and the Trainer
• Alberta OHS Legislation
• Additional Trainer Resources
• Organizing Training

Certification

Participants must complete three skill checks during course activities and achieve a minimum score of 80% on the individual post-course open-book online test. Certification allows participants to use ACSA's material to deliver WHMIS training at their work sites (non-commercial use only). Trainers must re-certify for this course every three years.

Prerequisites

No prerequisite courses are required.

Technology Requirements

Participants are required to have access to a computer with internet access and speakers. Mobile devices (tablets and cell phones) are discouraged. These devices may limit the student experience and ability to participate. 

• Contact:
  ACSA Administrator