{"product_id":"whmis-online-training","title":"WHMIS Online Certification","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian law requires that any person exposed to hazardous materials in the workplace must be trained in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included in This WHMIS Course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis comprehensive WHMIS course includes the new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling for chemicals (GHS) enacted in 2015. It also covers content from the previous WHMIS system (WHMIS 1988).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course consists of 6 chapters and a final exam. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce you pass your exam, you may print your certificates of completion (wallet \u0026amp; wall-sized).\u003c\/strong\u003e Your training also includes a plastic wallet certificate. This card typically ships within one day using Canada Post regular mail. Training may be paused or resumed at any time, is fully narrated, and includes interactive exercises to ensure understanding of course content. Alternative training methods are also available, including book-based distance learning and classroom training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployer \u0026amp; Employee Responsibilities Under WHMIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an employee’s responsibility to participate in WHMIS safety training, take necessary measures to protect themselves and co-workers, and to properly identify and control hazardous materials. The onus is on the employer to ensure that hazardous materials are properly labelled, that SDSs are available, and that education and training are provided about the products in the workplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding \"WHMIS 2025\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe changes to WHMIS in 2025 simply mark the final deadline for chemical suppliers to update their product labels and Safety Data Sheets to align with amendments passed in 2022. There is no WHMIS 2025. Training obligations have not changed, and our current WHMIS program remains fully compliant. If you receive updated supplier documents resulting from the 2025 changes that introduce new workplace hazards, retraining is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline WHMIS Training \u0026amp; Supplementary Learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis training program is intended to be completed entirely online. Depending on your duties or workplace hazards, supplementary training for specific hazardous materials, Safety Data Sheets, workplace labelling practices, or other additional considerations may be required. Please contact us for more information or to arrange supplementary or hands-on training. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatest WHMIS 2026 Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course was updated in March 2026 and includes the latest changes to WHMIS legislation.\u003c\/strong\u003e This includes additions to Physical Hazard Group Classes, changes to the meaning of the GHS acronym, renaming Controlled Products to Hazardous Products, and various other changes. A complete summary of these updates can be found in the Government of Canada's Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 157.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Should WHMIS Training Be Reviewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, employers tend to review their WHMIS training programs at least once per year, and more often if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econditions at the workplace change;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew information on a controlled product becomes available; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew products or reformulated products with different hazards are introduced.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/worksitesafety.ca\/onsite-training-inquiry\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe requirement for review does not mean the re-instruction automatically follows, but does identify any need for re-instructing workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/worksitesafety.ca\/onsite-training-inquiry\/\"\u003eInquire About Supplementary \/ On-Site Training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Worksite Safety","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521084334319,"sku":"128","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4783\/9727\/files\/WHMIS__2x_PNGRes.png?v=1789761439","url":"https:\/\/worksitesafety.ca\/fr\/products\/whmis-online-training","provider":"Worksite Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}