Safety in Schools – WHMIS 2015 Course

SWIFT Learning and well-known, highly respected industry professionals developed this FREE two-hour Safety in Schools course, WHMIS 2015. 

Course Description:

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) has aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) to reflect elements of a United Nations initiative. The updated WHMIS program is Canadian legislation that ensures all workers are informed about the chemicals and other hazardous materials they use or may be exposed to.

Upon completion of this online course, students should be able to:

• Determine your responsibilities and the responsibilities of your Employer and your Suppliers

• Protect yourself from Hazardous Materials by being able to identify and interpret Supplier Labels

• Distinguish between the need for and use of Supplier and Workplace Labels

• Describe the purpose of Safety Data Sheets and be able to use them accordingly, and Identify the appropriate PPE by reading a Label or SDS

Benefits: 

1. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion
2. It’s FREE!
3. Aligned with Saskatchewan Curriculum
4. Participate for your chance to win gift cards

Teachers – Register your students for your chance to win $100 GC
Students – Master a course for your chance to win $100 GC
*Draw to be made in June – the more courses you take, the more chances you have to win!

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WHMIS 2015 Curriculum Connections: Safety in Schools and Sask Curriculum Connections

Grade 9: 

• Career Education 9; CC9.1, CC9.2, LW9.1 and LW9.2
• Science 9; AE9.1, CE9.1

Grade 10:

• Career and Work Exploration 10
  
• Commercial Cooking 10
• Machining 10; MACH02A
• Mechanical and Automotive 10 MECH3A

Grade 11:

• Agricultural Equipment Technician 20; Module 2A, B and Module 2E, F
• Career and Work Exploration 20
• Commercial Cooking 20
• Cow/Calf Production 20; Module 17 
• Welding 20

Grade 12:

• Agricultural Equipment Technician 30; Module 2A, B and Module 2E, F
• Career and Work Exploration A30, B30
• Commercial Cooking 30
• Cow/Calf Production 30; Module 32
• Dairy Production 30; Module 34

Resources & Support:

Safety in Schools 101: Informational Webinar 

This informational webinar provides a detailed overview of Safety in Schools and how to navigate the teacher dashboard. Join our safety advisors to learn more about the Safety in Schools organization and what our partnership with them means for Saskatchewan students! 

• View additional Safety in Schools courses offered here
• Access the Administrative Guide for Teachers here
  *The Administrative Guide for Teachers provides step-by-step instructions with screenshots to help teachers navigate the Safety in Schools system.