Lead workplace safety. Master WHMIS compliance to protect your team and effectively manage hazardous materials for laboratory workplaces.
This course provides essential training on WHMIS 2015 compliance specifically tailored for laboratory workers. Understanding and applying the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is critical for ensuring safety when handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous products in a lab environment.
You will gain a comprehensive overview of the WHMIS system, including the roles and responsibilities of employers, workers, and suppliers. The training covers the fundamental elements of hazard communication, focusing on how to interpret and use WHMIS pictograms, the different types of labels (supplier, workplace, and laboratory labels), and the detailed information provided in Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
Key topics include:
Upon completion, you will be equipped to confidently identify laboratory hazards, access and understand crucial safety information, implement safe work practices, and contribute to a compliant and secure laboratory workplace.
Trainer | Mentor | Performance Driven | Hands-On Trouble Shooter
John Duplessis, B.Sc., CRSP, is a recognized leader in Occupational Health & Safety (OH\&S), dedicated to helping organizations build safer, more resilient workplaces. With over 30 years of experience in high-risk sectors—including oil & gas, construction, green energy, and manufacturing—John has built a reputation for translating complex safety legislation and standards into clear, practical strategies that drive measurable results. An internationally respected trainer and consultant, John has delivered programs across Canada and abroad on topics such as ISO 45001 implementation, incident investigation, safety leadership, and building strong safety cultures. His approach emphasizes leadership at every level—engaging executives, supervisors, and front-line workers alike—to foster systems that balance top-down accountability with bottom-up input. John’s career includes senior safety roles in major energy and construction firms, as well as decades of consulting, auditing, and mentoring.
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