whmis

WHMIS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals With the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in Canada, Canadian employers and the suppliers of chemical products need to comply with WHMIS rules. GHS is a system that defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and material safety data sheets (called safety data sheets, or SDSs, in GHS). The goal is that the same set of rules for classifying hazards, and the same format and content for labels and SDSs, will be adopted and used around the world. An international team of hazard communication experts developed GHS. Countries around the world have either already adopted GHS or are in the process of adopting it into their hazard classification and communication requirements for workplace and other products. GHS style labels and SDSs are used [...]

He Huang2025-07-25T11:40:19-06:00December 16th, 2013|

Posters

Download FREE Posters Sun Smart posters Download and place these posters on any digital screens to post and promote safety in your workplace. To download PDF files for immediate viewing, you will require a recent version of Acrobat Reader. Print Posters Download and print these posters to post and promote safety in your workplace. To download PDF files for immediate viewing and printing, you will require a recent version of Acrobat Reader. Digital screen posters Download and place these posters on any digital screens to post and promote safety in your workplace. To download PDF files for immediate viewing, you will require a recent version of Acrobat Reader. Rotator cuff injury study posters Download and print relevant poster(s) to post and promote employee participation in the University of Saskatchewan’s rotator cuff injury study. To download PDF files [...]

He Huang2025-11-24T09:09:04-06:00December 4th, 2013|

Online WHMIS Training

WHMIS The system used across Canada to provide safety information about hazardous products in the workplace has changed. Participants in this course will learn more about the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). WHMIS for Saskatchewan workers is an online course developed for WorkSafe Saskatchewan by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). This free course covers: an introduction to WHMIS and regulations WHMIS roles and responsibilities WHMIS classes and symbols the safe use and handling of controlled products safety data sheets This course is for anyone who works with, or could be exposed to, hazardous materials at work. REGISTER HERE Note: Online registration for this course is handled by the CCOHS. What are employers required to do? After completing the online course, you must get workplace-specific training in handling the chemicals and materials you work with or could be exposed to. Your employer is responsible [...]

He Huang2023-10-12T16:59:27-06:00November 29th, 2013|

Online courses

Online courses WorkSafe Saskatchewan offers many training courses online. This means you can work on them at your own pace and when it’s convenient for you. This also makes it easier to have more of your staff trained in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and in incident investigation and inspection training.Back care and safetyBullying in the workplaceCareer safety educationCreating a harassment-free workplaceCreating a harassment-free workplace for employersDomestic violence in the workplaceEnergy-based hazard recognition and the energy wheelHazard identification, assessment and controlLadder safetyMusculoskeletal disorders: awarenessMusculoskeletal disorders: preventionOffice ergonomicsOffice health, safety and WHMISPandemic preparednessPsychological health and safetyReducing mental health stigma in the workplaceSafe gravel travelSubstance use in the workplace: addressing stigmaWHMIS for managers and supervisorsWHMIS for workersWorkplace violence and acts of aggressionYoung Worker Readiness Certificate Course

He Huang2025-09-02T07:30:15-06:00November 29th, 2013|

Prevention

Prevention Contact, crush and collision injuries occur when people and objects meet. Environmental risks cause exposure injuries. These risks happen when a job requires exposure to a dangerous condition. Ergonomic and exertion injuries include musculoskeletal injuries, repetitive strain injuries, soft tissue injuries, sprains and strains. Falls in a workplace can happen from a height, as a slip on a floor surface or down into a trench or hole. Fires can occur in both indoor and outdoor workplaces. Employers must provide the safest possible workplace, while workers have the responsibility of following safety standards and procedures. While most of us think of highways and roads when we think of transportation safety, any motorized vehicle operator needs to be aware of transportation safety and those working nearby. Powered mobile equipment (PME) is any self-propelling machine that helps move/transport [...]

He Huang2025-12-30T16:14:47-06:00November 19th, 2013|