WHMIS 2015 & TDG

Course Overview

This course combines two commonly mandated safety courses into one cost effective package.

WHMIS 2015 covers the updated WHMIS information as a result of the GHS impact on Canada that will become mandatory in Canada in late 2018.  See our blog post for more information.

The TDG content is exactly the same as the stand-alone TDG course.

Course Topics

WHMIS 2015 Topics

• Physical and health hazards
• Precautionary measures to protect your health and safety
• How to choose appropriate personal protective equipment
• WHMIS 2015 hazard classifications
• Hazard and safety information found on WHMIS 2015 labels
• WHMIS 2015 symbols and pictograms
• Information contained on safety data sheets
• Worker rights and employer responsibilities under WHMIS 2015
• The importance of education and training

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Topics

• 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

Online Assessment

Students answer questions on the WHMIS TDG online course material and are required to obtain a minimum passing mark of 80%. The student will have two additional opportunities to pass if required. Supplemental course materials are accessible online as well.

Completion Certificate

Following successful completion of this TDG and WHMIS online course, the student will have the opportunity to download and print a certificate of completion.

Bulk Purchases

To order multiple copies of this course for employees, please do give us a call directly at the number on the bottom of the page.