Programs

WHMIS

Free WHMIS classes and training for newcomers

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) gives health and safety information on hazardous products in the workplace. If you are a newcomer to Canada and need to study for your WHMIS certificate, we can help.

You will learn:

Important words and terms used in WHMIS
The meaning of WHMIS symbols
How to understand and use Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
How to talk about WHMIS in a job interview
An overview of the Human Rights Code for Workers in Ontario

Time, cost and location

Free classes funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Classes held on two days
Tuesday, September 29, and Friday, October 2, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Delivered online

Eligibility

This program is open to newcomers. This includes:

Permanent Residents
Convention Refugees
Protected Persons
Live-In Caregivers
Palestinians from Gaza (MOME2023)

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Pour le service en français

Pour des services d’établissement en français et/ou la formation linguistique en français, veuillez contacter le Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto. Trouvez d’autres services gratuits pour les nouveaux arrivants sur le site d’IRCC.

Still wondering if this is the right starting point for you?

If you’re still unsure and need further assistance, please contact us.