Course overview
WHMIS is Canada hazard communication standard. Workers who use or are exposed to hazardous products need WHMIS education so they can read labels, use safety data sheets and protect themselves. This online course covers the general education part of WHMIS in about an hour.
You learn who does what under WHMIS: suppliers, employers and workers. You then study the hazard classes and pictograms, the difference between supplier and workplace labels and the 16 sections of a safety data sheet, with practice finding the answers you need quickly.
The Hazardous Products Regulations were amended in December 2022 to align with a newer edition of the GHS, with the transition ending on December 14, 2025. The course explains what changed so that workers who learned WHMIS earlier can update their knowledge. The last module covers safe storage, handling, personal protective equipment and what to do in a spill or emergency.
Please note: WHMIS also requires site-specific training on the products and procedures at your own workplace, which your employer must provide. This course covers general WHMIS education only and is not legal advice.
What you'll learn
- Explain why WHMIS exists and who is responsible for what
- Read supplier and workplace labels correctly
- Identify the WHMIS pictograms and hazard classes
- Use the 16 sections of a safety data sheet to find what you need
- Store, handle and dispose of hazardous products safely and respond to spills
- Use your rights to know, to participate and to refuse unsafe work
Laws and regulations covered
General education based on the current official texts and guidance. It is not legal advice.
Who this course is for
- Workers who use, store or handle hazardous products
- New hires in manufacturing, warehousing, cleaning, labs and construction
- Supervisors who direct work with hazardous products
- Joint health and safety committee members and representatives
What's inside the course
1WHMIS basics3 lessons
- What WHMIS is and why it exists
- Who does what: suppliers, employers and workers
- Your rights as a worker
- Module quiz
2Hazard classes and pictograms4 lessons
- Physical hazards
- Health hazards
- Biohazardous infectious materials
- The WHMIS pictograms
- Module quiz
3Labels3 lessons
- Supplier labels
- Workplace labels
- What to do when a label is missing or damaged
- Module quiz
4Safety data sheets3 lessons
- The 16 sections of a safety data sheet
- Finding what you need quickly
- Keeping safety data sheets accessible
- Module quiz
5Working safely5 lessons
- Safe storage and handling
- Personal protective equipment
- Spills, fire and first aid
- Site-specific training and next steps
- Final assessment
- Module quiz
Requirements and assessment
Requirements
No prior experience required. Lessons start from the basics and build towards practical application at work.
Assessment
A short quiz after each module and a final assessment. Pass mark: 70%, with up to 3 attempts.
Certificate of Completion
Complete all lessons and score 70% or more in the final assessment, and your Certificate of Completion is issued instantly in your account. It shows your name, the course title, the issue date and a unique certificate ID, as an A4 page you can print or save as PDF for your training records.
- 1Complete the lessons
- 2Pass the final (70%+)
- 3Download your certificate
It records completion of an on demand online course. It is not a professional licence, designation or accreditation, and Charter Compliance Academy is not affiliated with any government body or regulator.
Frequently asked questions
Is this WHMIS course enough on its own?
It covers WHMIS general education. Your employer must also give you site-specific training on the hazardous products and procedures at your workplace.
Does it cover the latest changes?
Yes. It explains the 2022 amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations and the transition that ended on December 14, 2025.
How often should WHMIS training be reviewed?
Employers must make sure workers stay trained, and many review training every year or whenever products, procedures or the rules change. Check your provincial or territorial requirements and workplace policy.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After you pass the final assessment you receive a Certificate of Completion with your name, the course title, the date and a unique ID.
Can I enrol my whole team?
Yes. Use the team page to request a quotation in Canadian dollars with progress reports for your staff.
Training a team?
Group enrolment, progress reports and invoices in Canadian dollars.
