Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to lead WHMIS compliance, ensuring workplace safety and fulfilling your legal responsibilities.
Welcome to "WHMIS Compliance for Managers and Supervisors", a crucial course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage hazardous products safely and effectively in your workplace. Understanding the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is not just a regulatory requirement; it's fundamental to protecting your team and fostering a safe environment.
This course delves into the core components of WHMIS, tailored specifically for those in leadership roles. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of:
By mastering these topics, you will be empowered to ensure your workplace meets all WHMIS requirements, effectively communicate hazards to your team, and significantly contribute to a safer working environment.
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.
This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.
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