Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015) Training – BC Housing CPD Approved
BC Housing CPD-Approved | Online Training for Builders & Contractors
Duration: 4 Hours | CPD Credits: 4 |
Earn 4 CPD Points toward your BC Housing license renewal with this fully approved, construction-focused WHMIS 2015 course.
Designed for licensed residential builders, contractors, and developers, this course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to safely identify, handle, and store hazardous materials commonly used on residential construction sites.
Course Highlights
- BC Housing–Approved – Earn 4 informal CPD points toward your annual renewal.
- Construction-Specific Focus – Learn how WHMIS applies directly to building sites, tools, and materials.
- Instant Certificate of Completion – Download your certificate immediately after finishing the course.
- Self-Paced Online Learning – Study at your convenience, 24/7 access on any device.
What You’ll Learn
This 4-hour online course helps licensed builders and supervisors:
- Understand WHMIS legislation and responsibilities under BC regulations
- Identify physical and health hazards through WHMIS symbols and pictograms
- Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for materials used on-site
- Implement safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures
- Respond effectively to chemical spills or exposure incidents
- Maintain accurate WHMIS documentation and training records
Course Overview
This WHMIS training goes beyond basic compliance to help you make informed, safety-driven decisions in real-world situations.
Through practical examples and construction-specific case studies, you’ll gain confidence in identifying hazards, selecting PPE, and creating safer workplaces that meet BC safety standards.
Course Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Format: 100% Online, Self-Paced
CPD Points: 4 Informal Points
Provider: My Safety Prep (BC Housing Approved Education Provider)
Certificate: Instant digital certificate upon completion
Looking to Earn All 20 CPD Points?
Bundle this course with our other BC Housing–approved safety courses and complete your entire 20 CPD points in one purchase.
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What Builders Are Saying
“Straightforward and easy to follow. The examples made it relevant to real job sites.”
— Randy P., Licensed Builder, Kelowna
“Perfect refresher course. Got my certificate instantly and reporting was simple.”
— Elena M., Residential Contractor, Burnaby
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course approved by BC Housing?
Yes. This WHMIS 2015 training is fully approved and listed on the BC Housing Education Registry for CPD credit.
How many CPD points will I earn?
You’ll earn 4 CPD points upon successful completion.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes, you can start immediately and complete it at your own pace from any device.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes — an official BC Housing–recognized certificate is issued instantly after completing the course.
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Earn your WHMIS certification and 4 BC Housing CPD points today — online, at your own pace, with instant certification.
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Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 36 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Instructions1
- WHMIS Program7
- Pictogram11
- 3.1Part 2 – Objectives
- 3.2Classification
- 3.3Hazard Classes
- 3.4Physical Hazards and their related pictograms.
- 3.5Health Hazards and their related pictograms.
- 3.6Environmental Hazard and its related pictogram.
- 3.7Physical Hazard Group – Four Flammable Classes
- 3.8Hazard Categories
- 3.9Pictogram
- 3.10Health Hazards Classes
- 3.11Exclamation Mark
- Labels14
- 4.1Part 3 Objectives
- 4.2Supplier and Workplace Label
- 4.3Old WHMIS Suppliers Label
- 4.4New WHMIS 2015 label
- 4.5Product Identifier
- 4.6Hazard Statement
- 4.7Precautionary statement
- 4.8Initial supplier identifier
- 4.9Labels Suppliers Responsibilities
- 4.10Labels Employers Responsibilities
- 4.11Labels Workers Responsibilities
- 4.12Workplace label for decanted products
- 4.13Exception to workplace label rules.
- 4.14Damaged Labels
- Safety Data Sheet3