WHMIS ​2025

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the WHMIS 2025 course about? +
  • The WHMIS 2025 course isn’t a brand-new program but an updated version of Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training, designed to teach workers how to safely handle hazardous materials.
  • It focuses on key elements like understanding labels, interpreting safety data sheets (SDSs), and recognizing hazard symbols, all aligned with the latest GHS standards that Canada adopted in revisions up to 2022. By 2025, it ensures workers know how to protect themselves in workplaces where chemicals are present.
• How long does it take to complete the WHMIS 2025 course? +
  • Our WHMIS 2025 course takes roughly an hour to complete depending on your pace.
  • The course includes modules and a final quiz, so it’s quick yet thorough, ensuring you grasp essentials like hazard classes and emergency procedures without dragging on unnecessarily.
• Do I need to take the WHMIS 2025 course if I already have a certificate? +
  • It depends on your situation—if your certificate is recent and your workplace hasn’t changed its chemical hazards, you might not need a full redo.
  • However, WHMIS training doesn’t technically expire, but employers often require refreshers every 1-2 years, especially with updates like those finalized in December 2022, which suppliers must fully implement by December 15, 2025. So, if your training predates these changes, a 2025-aligned course could be necessary.
  • Plus, it’s a good idea to stay current—new hazard classes like “chemicals under pressure” mean older knowledge might miss critical safety info.
• What are the 2025 changes for WHMIS in Canada? +

  The 2025 changes for WHMIS in Canada aren’t a new overhaul but the completion of a transition period from amendments made in December 2022. Suppliers must fully comply with updated Hazardous Products Regulations by December 15, 2025, incorporating GHS Revisions 7 and 8. This includes refined classifications like flammable gases and a new “chemicals under pressure” category, plus updated safety data sheets and labels to enhance worker safety and global trade consistency.