WHIMIS

WHMIS LogoOnline WHMIS Training at Algonquin College

Employees of Algonquin College can now complete their WHMIS training with YOW Canada’s online course. WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. This course will teach employees about the WHMIS regulations and how to work safely with and around controlled products.

About the Course

This WHMIS online course takes about 1.5 hours to complete and can be taken from any computer with an internet connection. Employees can log in and out as many times as needed. The course material is divided into small modules. At the end of reviewing each module the user will take a short quiz. Upon successful completion of the quiz the user will move to the next module.

Course Content:

Introduction & regulations, roles & responsibilities, symbols, labels, controlled products, MSDS forms, interactive exercises.

WHMIS Training at Algonquin College

STEP 1: LOGIN

Go to www.yowcanada.com/register and enter the following information:

Username: AC

Password: WHMIS

STEP 2: REGISTER YOURSELF

You will be prompted to enter your Employee ID. Please make sure you enter the proper number.

STEP 3: TAKE THE COURSE

Once you have entered your Employee ID, you will be automatically directed to the course. Your login information will also be emailed to you so you can take the course at a later date, if you wish.

The course will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. If you cannot finish all at once, you may login at a later date and complete the course. Your work will be saved.

STEP 4: PRINT YOUR CERTIFICATE

Once you have successfully completed the course, you may print your certificate on the spot. Your certificate will also be emailed to you so you can print it at a later date. Once you have printed your certificate, please present it to your manager to sign.

PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS?

If you are having technical difficulties, please contact our technical department at (613) 688-2845.

For more information about the WHMIS initative at Algonquin College, please contact Mike Benkie at benkiem@algonquincollege.com