The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a comprehensive system for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials in Canadian workplaces through labels, safety data sheets (SDS), worker education and training programs. This training will allow you to learn more about this system and its applications.

The transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) requires special precautions depending on the type and characteristics of the materials transported. This training covers the main elements of the regulations in place to control their handling and transportation.

Beryllium is a metal with unique properties. Although it is a valuable material in many industrial applications, it can be very harmful to health. In this training course, you will learn about the risks of working with beryllium, its effects on the body, and the applicable preventive measures.

Knowledge of wild animals and insects is essential to avoid health risks and hazards when working outdoors. In this training course, you will discover some of the animals found in Canada and their characteristics. You will learn about preventive measures and safety protocols, in the event of an encounter with a wild animal or insect, and how to respond to an attack.

In some work environments, there may be contaminants present as gases, fumes, vapors, dusts or mists. In those cases, wear a respiratory protective equipment adapted to the contaminant to protect your respiratory tract. This training will allow you to learn more about the equipment available and how to adjust it.

The sounds emitted by certain equipment or the noise level of certain work environments could have a serious impact on workers' hearing if they are not adequately protected. When ambient noise cannot be reduced to a safe level with source mitigation measures, the use of hearing protectors becomes necessary. This training will allow you to learn more about the hearing protection equipment available and their proper use.

During this training, you will learn about the different types of asbestos and their health related risk. Also, you will be informed on where you should be cautious to the presence of asbestos in your work environment. This training is an introductory to asbestos.