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August 25, 2025 Training, Statistics and Trends, Work hazards, Prevention
Is your workplace complying with occupational exposure limits (OELs) for chemical hazards and meeting extensive WHMIS obligations? You might want to inquire now!

Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) is undertaking a compliance campaign looking into this very question. More specifically, the Ministry is currently visiting workplaces to ensure workers are not exposed to hazardous substances exceeding OELs and are adequately protected. They will also determine if retraining on WHMIS is required. This relates to Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) amendments that must be complied with by December 14, 2025, including new requirements on safety data sheets (SDSs) and product labels.

To support workplaces seeking to better protect workers from chemical hazards, comply with legislative obligations, and avoid Ministry orders, Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) is making related training more affordable than ever.

Check out our comprehensive Chemical Hazards training scheduled for October 10, 2025. BOOK BY August 31 and receive 50% off the regular price!

WHSC Chemical Hazards training explores the physical states of chemicals helping to better understand how workers can be exposed. The hazardous characteristics of chemicals and health effects such as skin diseases, respiratory disorders, nervous system disorders, cancers, reproductive and hormonal effects, and immune system impacts are also discussed, as are the various prevention measures. Included in these measures are requirements of relevant legislation such as Ontario Regulation 833, Designated Substances, and the WHMIS Regulation, all with a view towards participants being able to recommend and/or implement policies, programs and interventions aimed at protecting workers from chemical hazards.

Save 50% on several more in-person courses

With more than 35 years of experience as Ontario’s only government-designated health and safety training centre, we know informed and empowered workplace parties help to form the best defense against all workplace hazards.

Because of this we’ve included many more essential and mandatory training programs in our current 50% off in-person, scheduled training initiative. This includes all JHSC Certification Training, Working at Heights Training, and Supervisor Training. In-person delivery of other hazard modules including those focused on asbestos, infectious diseases, biological hazards are also on offer. To secure your seat, book training by August 31, 2025. Training can be completed later in the year, but your registration must be booked by the deadline to lock in the discount.

Regardless of the training you choose, delivery is led by a WHSC-qualified instructor in real time, through engaging sessions designed to ensure learning is achieved.

CHECK OUT the extensive training opportunities available at 50% off the regular price. Registration deadline is August 31.

Looking for training in French? Check out our schedule of French training essentials.

Don’t see what you need? Contact any one of our Training Services Representatives located in communities across Ontario.

Need more information?
Contact a WHSC Training Services Representative in your area.
Email: contactus@whsc.on.ca
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