On-Line WHMIS Training
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Applicable to ALL University of Ottawa employees, professors, volunteers, and students working for the University. |
WHMIS is the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. All workplaces in Canada must provide WHMIS training to their employees. Policies 77 and 91 require that every individual working for the University of Ottawa must complete WHMIS training. Two programs, specific to work type at the University of Ottawa are available:
- WHMIS for Laboratory Workers
- WHMIS for Office Workers
The on-line WHMIS computer based training session will take approximately an hour to complete.
The training will enable individuals to:
- identify controlled products,
- store and handle controlled products properly, and
- understand how to obtain more information through Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
To complete the training, follow these instructions:
Registration instructions: WHMIS for Laboratory Workers
WHMIS for Office Workers registration is through our online registration form
If you have any questions or comments email us or call The Office of Risk Management at 613-562-5892.