Mandatory WHMIS

WHMIS education includes training on the new pictograms, classes, labels, the new SDS (formerly MSDS) format and a test.

All staff are required to take this training by Nov 30, 2016

The training will be provided in three formats:

  1. At new hire orientation
  2. As an online course on Surge Learning
  3. As an onsite workshop

Take WHMIS 2015 education on Surge Learning – the new online learning software available to all Menno Staff. This is an audio tutorial with a test at the end.

Instructions on how to get on the Surge Learning are located on the Menno Staff website:

Click here for Surge Learning instructions

Once logged on to the Surge Learning site go to “Course Library”.  A list of topics comes up.

  • Click on the plus (+) sign beside “Health and Safety”.
  • Find the WHMIS 2015: Part 2 – GHS Classification of Hazards, labels and Safety Data Sheets
  • Complete the course material – then go back in and take the test. Once completed you have the option of printing off a Course Completion Certificate.

*It is suggested you pause the tutorial as you go and take notes.  This will help you during the test.

Onsite workshops are also available the following dates:
May 9, 2016               1300 – 1330

                                    2000 – 2030

May 12                       1300 – 1330

This education will be held in the Menno Home E2

                                    2000 – 2030

Education Room (by Menno Hospital Chapel)

June 6                         1300 – 1330

Preregistration is REQUIRED as there is a limit of

                                    2000 – 2030              20 people per class

June 9                         1300 – 1330

                                    2000 –  2030

 

To register for the WHMIS 2015 workshop contact Human Resources:

Call:        604 859-7631  ext 230   or 604 859-7631  ext 224

Email:    Kim.Powell@mennoplace.ca or Lana.Murray@mennoplace.ca

Please provide your full name, location of work, contact number and date/time selected.