All about WHMIS training, Ottawa

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a national program of Canada. The program is designed to ensure the safety of employers as well as employees at the workplace. During WHMIS education and training employees and employers get the information about the danger and hazards associated with particular chemicals and substances which they might come into contact during their job.

WHMIS is divided into two parts education and training. During WHMIS education general information such as how WHMIS works and what are the hazards of controlled products are provided to the employees and employers. In WHMIS training workers and employers get the site-specific information such as work and emergency procedures. WHMIS education and training both are important to understanding the hazards which may present at the workplace.

WHMIS training Ottawa

We at ProSAP WHMIS training in Ottawa offer WHIMS education as well as training so that you and your staff can understand the hazards present at the workplace. The key elements of our WHIMS programs are labeling of containers, to make material safety data sheets, and worker training and education.

Do all organizations require training and education under WHMIS?

Under Canadian jurisdictions, it is mandatory for the employers to develop, implement, and maintain employee education program which enables the workers to work safely with hazardous chemicals. It is necessary to have labels, data sheets, training of safe work procedures, information on how products or chemicals may affect the health of the employees, etc. It is the general responsibility of the employers to provide information about the hazardous chemicals and products. This duty is accomplished with the help of program offered by ProSAP WHMIS training Ottawa on regular basis. WHMIS training and education requirements are regulated by occupational health and safety jurisdiction. To know more about the requirements you can contact the Labour Branch of Human Resources Development Canada.

Forklift license Ottawa

Forklift training is required for anyone who is operating a Forklift. Below are some types of Forklift license in Ottawa

• Class 1: Electric counterbalanced Forklift
• Class 2: Electric Narrow Aisle Forklift
• Pallett lift either electric or hand
• Propane or gas counter balanced Forklift

The course offered by ProSAP WHMIS training Ottawa consists of one on one particle instructions with our highly experienced trainers. During the training, the trainer will have an overall orientation of the machine. Orientation includes pre-shift inspection, proper operation of the machine of equipment, and hazard identification. Types of machines which are included in the Forklift license Ottawa are Forklift trucks, Turret trucks, zoom booms, side loaders, end riders, center riders, taggers, etc.

After the competition of the course, the trainer will be able to safely operate the equipment and machine.

If you are looking for WHMIS training in Ottawa, join ProSAP Forklift and Equipment Training. To know more about our courses give us a call today.

ProSAP trains individuals in the proper operation of material handling equipment. Our traditional business model is to educate operators in the safe and proper operation of material handling equipment.