However, WorkSafeBC does not specify what training is required. WorkSafeBC refers to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety to set the standards for WHMIS Education. As per https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/whmis_ghs/education_training.html
“Is there a difference between WHMIS education and WHMIS training?
Yes. Education and training can be thought of as two separate parts.
Education refers to general or portable information such as how WHMIS works and the hazards of the products. For example, you will learn about the hazard classes (e.g., why a product is called a corrosive, and what information you can find on labels and SDSs).
Training refers to the site- and job-specific information that will cover your workplace's procedures for storage, handling, use, disposal, emergencies, spills, and what to do in other situations.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
As per WorkSafeBC, “Employers must:
Ensure that all hazardous products are properly labelled
Make Safety Data Sheets readily available to workers
Prepare workplace labels and Safety Data Sheets as necessary
Provide worker education and training”
What are the employer duties?
All Canadian jurisdictions require that employers develop, implement, and maintain a worker WHMIS education and training program. Workers who work with or may be exposed to hazardous products in the workplace must receive product-specific training.
The employer has the general responsibility to provide all the hazard information possible either from the supplier, or based on information the employer is, or ought, to be aware of.
Employers are also expected to consult with the health and safety committee (or representative) when developing, implementing, or reviewing the education and training programs.
In addition, the employer should review their overall WHMIS education and training program, at least annually or more often if there is a change in work conditions, process, or hazard information. This review should be done in consultation with the health and safety committee or representative. Confirm these details with your local jurisdiction
How is REC’s WHMIS Education different from other providers?
WHMIS education is available online via multiple providers for a low cost and provides employers a lot of independence in choosing their training provider for $35. What REC provides will be on-site WHMIS education customized to the hazardous products used and their specific risks and control measures. We’ll complete a review of the hazardous products that your team utilizes and develop an easy to read summary to be provided to your staff.