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# WHMIS - Education and Training (cont.) ## Is there a difference between WHMIS education and WHMIS training? (cont.) In Canada, there must be a WHMIS program in place in any workplaces where hazardous products are present. Workers must be educated and trained so they understand the hazards and know how to work safely with hazardous products. All workers who work with a hazardous product, or who may be exposed to a hazardous product as part of their work activities must learn about the hazard information for these products. The hazard information should include the information received from the supplier, as well as any other information that the employer is aware of about the use, storage and handling of each product. As an example, this education and training must be provided to all workers who: - May be exposed to a hazardous product due to their work activities (including normal use, maintenance activities, or emergencies). - Use, store, handle or dispose of a hazardous product. - Supervise or manage workers who may be exposed, or use, store, handle or dispose of a hazardous product. - Are involved in emergency response. ## What topics should be covered? Examples of topics that should be covered during education and training include: - The information on both the supplier label and workplace label, and what that information means. - The information on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and what that information means. - The procedures required for safe use, handling and disposal of a hazardous product. - Any other procedures required when the product is in a pipe, piping system, vessel, tank car, etc. - The procedure to follow if the hazardous product may be present in the air and a worker may be exposed. - All procedures that must be followed in an emergency involving the hazardous product. ## What are the employer duties? All Canadian jurisdictions require that employers develop, implement, and maintain a worker WHMIS education and training program…

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# WHMIS - Education and Training (cont.) ## What are the employer duties? (cont.) 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. ## As an employer, how often do I need to provide refresher training? Refresher education and training is generally required: - As needed to protect the worker's health and safety. - If conditions of the workplace have changed. - If new products are introduced. - If the products have changed and now have different hazards. - When new hazard information becomes available. - If there is new information about safe use, handling, storage or disposal. It is possible that some provinces or territories may add a requirement for employers to periodically evaluate workers' knowledge using written tests, practical demonstrations or other means. Again, confirm these details with your local jurisdiction. ## What are the worker duties? Workers must participate in the education and training sessions, and follow the safe work procedures established by their employer. I am a worker. If I change employers, do I have to re-take WHMIS training? WHMIS - Education and Training CCOHS

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# WHMIS - Education and Training (cont.) ## Important Information (cont.) Health Canada is the government body responsible for the overall WHMIS supplier-related laws. WHMIS is also regulated in the workplace by the provinces, territories and federal (for federally regulated workplaces) governments under their occupational health and safety legislation. The province or territory determines the WHMIS education and training requirements. While these jurisdictions based their WHMIS regulations on the common model, small variations between jurisdictions may exist. Suppliers and employers must use and follow the WHMIS requirements for labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous products sold, distributed, or imported into Canada. Please refer to the following OSH Answers documents for more information about WHMIS: - WHMIS - General - WHMIS - Pictograms - WHMIS - Labels - WHMIS - Hazard Classes and Categories - WHMIS - Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) - WHMIS - WHMIS Program - WHMIS - Glossary. - WHMIS - Confidential Business Information (CBI) - WHMIS - Variances - WHMIS - Laboratories ## 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. Who should receive this education and training? WHMIS - Education and Training CCOHS

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# SIGN-OFF FORM HEAT Date Presented: <empty> By: <empty> Project Name/No.: <empty> Location: <empty> ## NAMES OF THOSE WHO ATTENDED THIS SAFETY MEETING <table><tr><th>PRINTED NAME</th><th>SIGNATURE</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></table> Tailgate Meetings That Work-Training Guide Heat-Sign-Off

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# SIGN-OFF FORM ASPHALT Date Presented: <empty> By: <empty> Project Name/No.: <empty> Location: <empty> ## NAMES OF THOSE WHO ATTENDED THIS SAFETY MEETING <table><tr><th>PRINTED NAME</th><th>SIGNATURE</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></table> Tailgate Meetings That Work-Training Guide Asphalt-Sign-Off

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TRAINING GUIDE ASBESTOS 1994 Before you begin the meeting... - Does this topic relate to the work the crew is doing? If not, choose another topic. - Has the crew completed basic Hazard Communication training? It will help them understand this topic. - Did you read this Training Guide and fill in the blanks where the appears? (To find the information you need, look over the Safety Walkaround Checklist for this topic.) Begin: Did you know that just 50 years ago, people called asbestos the “magic mineral”? It's amazingly strong and fireproof, so it was used in thousands of different products. But now that we know how dangerous asbestos is, the law says you need special training to work with it. You need to learn about respirators, protective clothing, special work methods, and other safety precautions. We can't give you all this information in a few minutes. What we can do today is make sure everyone is aware of the dangers of asbestos. If an asbestos crew is doing a job near your work area, you need to know what's going on and how it affects you. It's also possible that you might run into asbestos on your own job unexpectedly. You or a crew member may want to add a personal story about asbestos. Next, discuss with the crew where there may be a danger of asbestos exposure at this particular job site. Explain what testing has been done, and what safety precautions apply. ## ASK THE CREW THESE QUESTIONS: After each question, give the crew time to suggest possible answers. Use the information following each question to add points that no one mentions. ## 1. Why are so many safety precautions required for asbestos? What's so dangerous about it? • Asbestos fibers are very small. If you inhale them, they go deep into your lungs. They stay there and can cause disease from 10 to 40 years later. Tailgate Meetings That Work—Training Guide Asbestos-Page 1

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# SIGN-OFF FORM ASBESTOS Date Presented: <empty> By: <empty> Project Name/No.: <empty> Location: <empty> ## NAMES OF THOSE WHO ATTENDED THIS SAFETY MEETING <table><tr><th>PRINTED NAME</th><th>SIGNATURE</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></table> Tailgate Meetings That Work-Training Guide Asbestos-Sign-Off

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# SIGN-OFF FORM HOUSEKEEPING Date Presented: <empty> By: <empty> Project Name/No.: <empty> Location: <empty> ## NAMES OF THOSE WHO ATTENDED THIS SAFETY MEETING <table><tr><th>PRINTED NAME</th><th>SIGNATURE</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></table> California Tailgate Training Housekeeping-Page 5

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# WHMIS - Education and Training (cont.) ## What are the worker duties? (cont.) It is up to the employer to decide. The general or "generic" part of your WHMIS education (such as how WHMIS works, the hazards classes, etc.) will apply in all workplaces. However, each workplace is different, and your potential exposure to hazardous products will vary. Employers must make sure that workers receive training that is specific to that workplace and to the work you will be performing. Employers may opt to refresh your generic WHMIS education at the same time. ## Briefly, what does successful education and training look like? Workers should be able to answer these questions for every hazardous product they work with: - What are the hazards of the product? - How do I protect myself from those hazards? - What do I do in case of an emergency? - Where can I get further information? ## Who should provide the education and training? The legislation places the obligation for education and training with the employer, and it outlines the minimum requirements for education and training. This education and training may be provided by the employer, or by a qualified or competent person or agency that the employer has chosen. Regardless of who delivers the education and training, employers remain legally responsible to ensure the protection of workers. Training providers would be considered qualified or competent based on having a suitable level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the subjects they deliver. A provider should also be competent in delivery techniques and methods, especially those methods appropriate for adult education when delivering training in a workplace. The employer should confirm the training provider's qualifications and abilities to meet the training course objectives and the needs of the trainees. I am an employer and I received a call from a training agency stating that, for a fee, they will provide WHMIS training as required by law. They also s…