The official central portal for WHMIS resources—including legislation, updates, and training tools.
WHMIS

Earn your official certification card online with Gama Safety Canada. Complete your WHMIS Online Certification Course, pass the exam, and download your certificate. Online Certification Cards are available for all courses.
- Certificate of Completion: Immediate download upon passing.
- Approximate Duration: 1hr 30min.
- Validity: Recognized across all Canadian provinces and territories.
- Exam Requirement: A score of 80% is required to receive your certificate. Retakes allowed if needed.
Course Topics
- Introduction to WHMIS and its purpose in the workplace.
- Key components: Labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Training.
- WHMIS 2015 alignment with GHS (Globally Harmonized System).
- Hazard classes and pictograms: understanding risks and symbols.
- Employer and employee responsibilities under WHMIS.
- Safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous products.
- Emergency procedures and first-aid considerations.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Employees exposed to or working around hazardous materials.
- Supervisors responsible for workplace safety and compliance.
- New hires needing orientation on hazardous product safety.
- Contractors or subcontractors working on Canadian job sites.
Course Features
- 100% online and mobile-friendly platform.
- Self-paced learning with engaging multimedia content.
- Quizzes and interactive modules to reinforce key concepts.
- Instant certification available for download after passing.
- Fully compliant with WHMIS 2015 and GHS updates.
Compliance Standards
- Canada Labour Code – WHMIS 2015 and GHS regulations.
- Provincial OHS Acts and employer obligations under WHMIS.
- CCOHS and Health Canada guidelines for hazardous materials.
- WorkSafeBC and other regional regulatory bodies’ standards.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify WHMIS symbols and understand hazard classifications.
- Read and interpret supplier and workplace labels accurately.
- Locate and utilize key sections of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Apply safe handling practices and respond to chemical exposures appropriately.
WHMIS Resources & Guides
Detailed overview of WHMIS labels, including essential information and classification guidance.
Visual symbols used in WHMIS to denote hazards—essential for training and hazard communication.
Broad overview of WHMIS requirements in the workplace, with implementation guidance for BC employers.
Video training module aimed at workers to understand WHMIS 2015 hazard communication.
Foundational guide covering essentials of WHMIS 2015, updated training requirements, and hazard classes.
Video training module designed for supervisors and employers to implement WHMIS 2015 effectively.
Interactive WHMIS training portal for active workers—covers hazard identification, SDS use, and legal compliance.
WorkSafeBC guidelines on chemicals and hazardous substances, providing supplementary WHMIS framework support.
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- Lifetime
- WHMIS Course5
- Module 1: Introduction to WHMIS 20155
- Module 2: Hazard Groups and Classes6
- Module 3: Hazard Communication3
- Module 4: WHMIS Pictograms3
- Module 5: Roles and Responsibilities5
- Module 6: Training and Education3
- Final Assessment and Certification1
- Certification Card Information1

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