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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System: Safety Data Sheets

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Last Updated 07/2025

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What you'll learn

Explain the purpose and significance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in maintaining workplace safety under WHMIS regulations.

Identify the 16 standardized sections of an SDS and describe the type of information each section provides.

Apply the information from an SDS to implement appropriate safety measures for the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Skills covered in this course

Hazardous Materials materials Hazards Canada WHIMS HAZMAT

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Description

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are a critical part of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), giving employees essential detail on the hazardous materials they work with.

What this course covers:

The standardized 16-section SDS format
Chemical properties, health effects and protective measures in an SDS
Employer responsibilities to maintain and provide access to current SDS
Using SDS for safe handling, storage and emergency response

Ideal for workers and supervisors who rely on Safety Data Sheets to work safely with hazardous materials.

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Safety Instruct

913 Courses

Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The course teaches the standardized 16-section Safety Data Sheet format used under WHMIS.

An SDS lists chemical properties, health effects, and protective measures, all of which the course walks through.

The course covers employer responsibilities to maintain and provide access to current Safety Data Sheets.

It shows how to use SDS for safe handling, storage, and emergency response with hazardous materials.

Workers and supervisors who rely on Safety Data Sheets to work safely with hazardous materials.

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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