Monthly Archives: August 2018

Top 4 WHMIS Videos – Workplace Health and Safety

Many workplaces require some level of WHMIS training. This article outlines the top 4 WHMIS videos in Canada today. WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. WHMIS training courses provide workers, employers, and supervisors with relevant information under WHMIS 1988 and 2015 about the safe handling, storage, and usage of hazardous materials in the [...]

By |2021-12-17T11:58:47-05:00August 31st, 2018|Acute Safety and Safety Services|Comments Off on Top 4 WHMIS Videos – Workplace Health and Safety

Worker Health and Safety and Fatigue

For employees and employers alike, there are few things more important than worker health and safety. One area not to be overlooked is fatigue, which can have adverse effects on the mind, body, and overall productivity. Proper health and safety training can help keep workers safe from all possible hazards, including fatigue. With over 100 [...]

By |2018-08-24T15:18:29-04:00August 24th, 2018|Acute Safety and Safety Services|Comments Off on Worker Health and Safety and Fatigue

Ultimate Guide to WHMIS Symbols & Legislation

Many workplaces require some level of WHMIS symbols training. WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. WHMIS training courses provide workers, employers, and supervisors with relevant information under WHMIS 1988 and 2015 ( the most up-to-date version) about the safe handling, storage, and usage of hazardous materials in the workplace. Training courses often include [...]

By |2021-06-09T20:38:14-04:00August 17th, 2018|Acute Safety and Safety Services|Comments Off on Ultimate Guide to WHMIS Symbols & Legislation

7 Changes to Canadian WHMIS Symbols

In 2015, Canada rolled out a country-wide update to the look and meaning of the symbols in the WHMIS system. Standing for "Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System," WHMIS is a comprehensive system for providing health and safety information on hazardous products intended for use, handling, or storage in Canadian workplaces. Read on to see how [...]

By |2024-05-13T11:45:36-04:00August 3rd, 2018|Acute Safety and Safety Services|Comments Off on 7 Changes to Canadian WHMIS Symbols
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