Workplace Safety Talks - WHMIS 2015

Increase WHMIS awareness and improve safety with this card set. Includes clear overviews of labels, SDSs, and hazard classes, plus tips for delivering talks to diverse teams. A practical tool for safety talks or workplace learning.

WHMIS essentials – Labels, SDSs, hazard classes, pictograms, and safe handling practices

Trainer support – Clear language, vocabulary tips, and a facilitation guide for diverse teams

Flexible delivery – Suitable for safety meetings, training sessions, or on-the-job refreshers

Workplace Safety Talks: WHMIS 2015

Increase workers’ knowledge of WHMIS and improve safety in the workplace with this set of cards for safety talks. The cards in this kit provide an overview of WHMIS: labels, safety data sheets (SDS), and the hazard groups, classes, and categories. It includes a card to introduce each WHMIS symbol, with its definition, key vocabulary, some of the dangers associated with it, and an overview of how to work safely with materials with the symbol. The kit also includes a guide for delivering talks to groups with newcomers to mitigate language barriers and make content clear, with tips for how to check that workers understand. With useful facts, tips, and ideas for what to include in discussions about WHMIS, these cards are an excellent addition to safety training. This resource was created in collaboration with NorQuest College’s Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership as part of the Partnerships for Workplace Inclusion project. Funding for this resource was provided by the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration. Published in 2022

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Download our WHMIS 2015 Safety Talk Cards to promote better hazard awareness and safer practices in your workplace. These cards are easy to use, trainer-friendly, and ideal for supporting diverse teams.

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