WHMIS and TDG

In partnership with BisTrainer, this online WHMIS and TDG package course provides a comprehensive understanding of both the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods within Canada.
 

In the WHMIS course, the following topics are covered:

• What is WHMIS?

• The six classes of controlled products

• The eight hazard symbols

• Roles and responsibilities defined by WHMIS law

• WHMIS labels

• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS Sheets)

• Legislation and the laws that affect WHMIS

In the online Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) course, the following topics are covered:

• The requirements for TDG training and certification

• Dangerous goods classification

• Packing groups

• Shipping name

• Compatibility groups

• Placards and UN numbers

• Label requirements

• Safety marks

• Packaging and vessel requirements

• Requirements for documentation

• Exemptions

• The ERAP (Emergency Response Assistance Plans)

• Reporting requirements

• Containers

• TDG schedules

Note
Total completion time is approximately 5 hours. A mark of 80% must be achieved in each course in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat each course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.
Upon successful completion of each course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing through BisTrainer.