Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate | Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing | Seneca Students

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

All students in the Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing are required to complete Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training before beginning their clinical practicum. WHMIS provides essential information on the safe handling, storage and use of hazardous products in healthcare settings.

Students must achieve a minimum passing grade of 80% and submit an official certificate of completion as part of their clinical clearance requirements.

Delivery Format

WHMIS training is available online and can be completed at the student's convenience through a recognized training provider.

Training Instructions

Students must register for a WHMIS course that covers current Canadian WHMIS requirements, including hazard identification, safety labels, pictograms and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, students must download and save their certificate for clinical clearance verification.

Average Completion Time

Online WHMIS training typically takes approximately 1–1.5 hours, depending on the training provider.

Certification Validity

WHMIS certification is valid for two years under the School of Nursing program requirements. Students must renew their training every two years to maintain clinical clearance eligibility.

Documents Required for Clinical Clearance

Students must submit an official WHMIS certificate of completion confirming successful completion of the training.

Students are responsible for retaining a copy of their certificate for future verification.

Renewal Reminder

Students are encouraged to complete their WHMIS renewal at least 30–60 days before their certification expiry date or clinical clearance deadline, whichever occurs first.

Online WHMIS Training Providers

Students may complete WHMIS training through the following organizations:

• Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) – Free online WHMIS training with a certificate upon successful completion.

• The following providers charge a fee for the WHMIS certificate:

  • Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) – Online WHMIS training.

  • Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) – WHMIS training options.

  • Canada Safety Training – Online WHMIS certification.

  • SafeCheck Training – Online WHMIS training.

  • Worksite Safety – Online WHMIS training.

  • Master Safety – Online WHMIS training.

Students may select another training provider, provided the course covers current WHMIS requirements, includes an assessment and issues an official certificate of completion.

Seneca Polytechnic does not endorse any service providers.

Important: Students must ensure their chosen course meets the School of Nursing minimum passing grade of 80% and provides a certificate upon successful completion. General WHMIS awareness courses that do not issue certificates will not be accepted for clinical clearance.