WHMIS (GHS) Handbook
Description
The updated 70-page WHMIS (GHS) Handbook is an excellent tool for every employee who works around hazardous materials and covers the major concepts of chemical safety.
This clearly written, compact guide can be used as a workbook in instructor-led courses, and becomes a handy reference long after the training is complete.
The full-colour guidebook includes information about:
- Pictograms and symbols
- Supplier, WHMIS and workplace labels
- Material safety data sheets
- Understanding hazards
- Rights and responsibilities
- Emergency response and first aid
- Provincial laws and penalties
- Quick glossary
- FAQs
Dimensions: 4" x 6.5"
Pages: 70
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the WHMIS Handbook?
The WHMIS Handbook is a comprehensive guide that explains Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). It covers hazard classification, pictograms, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and worker responsibilities in handling hazardous products.
Q2: Who needs to use the WHMIS Handbook?
Employers, workers, supervisors, contractors, and health & safety professionals should use the WHMIS Handbook to understand their roles and responsibilities under WHMIS legislation.
Q3: Is the WHMIS Handbook mandatory in the workplace?
While the handbook itself is not legally mandatory, employers are required to provide WHMIS training and make key information (like labels and SDS) accessible. The WHMIS Handbook serves as a practical reference to support compliance.
Q4: Does the WHMIS Handbook include the latest WHMIS 2025 updates?
Yes. The WHMIS Handbook should include recent updates under the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR), such as changes to hazard classification, labelling, and SDS requirements.
Q5: How does the WHMIS Handbook support training?
The WHMIS Handbook can be used alongside online or in-person WHMIS training. It helps learners reinforce concepts like hazard classes, safe handling procedures, and worker rights after completing certification.
Q6: Can employers distribute the WHMIS Handbook to workers?
Yes. Employers often provide printed copies of the WHMIS Handbook as a reference guide for workers. This ensures employees have ongoing access to safety information.
The WHMIS Handbook is a written reference guide, while WHMIS training is an interactive course that provides certification. Both work together to improve workplace safety and compliance.
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