What is NOT required to be included in the WHMIS training program for employees?

The inclusion of information on how to prepare Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), now referred to as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), is not a requirement for WHMIS training programs for employees. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) is designed to ensure that workers are informed about the hazards of the chemicals they work with and how to protect themselves.

The focus of WHMIS training includes understanding hazardous materials present in the workplace, recognizing chemical properties, knowing how to use personal protective equipment effectively, and overall workplace safety practices. Employees need to understand how to read and interpret labels, safety data sheets, and what measures to take in case of emergency or exposure to hazardous materials. However, the training does not typically delve into the preparation of these sheets, which is usually a requirement for those responsible for creating documentation rather than general employees who work with hazardous substances.

By understanding these aspects of WHMIS training, employees can work safely and confidently with hazardous materials in their environment without needing to know how to prepare the documentation themselves.