NORTHWEST TERRITORIES & NUNAVUT WHMIS TRAINING

Federal, provincial, and territorial legislation make up the WHMIS system in Canada. CLICK HERE more information about Canadian WHMIS Legislation.

The provincial and territories component in Northwest Territories and Nunavut is covered in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Safety Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, Part 22.

As an employer in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Am I required to educate and train my employees on WHMIS?

Workers in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut and all other Canadian provinces and territories are required to be educated on WHMIS. CLICK HERE for more information about Canadian WHMIS training requirements.

How frequently do I need to train my workers on WHMIS in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut?

The provinces and territories have jurisdiction in this area and currently Northwest Territories and Nunavut law states that employers must have a WHMIS program in place if workers are exposed to controlled products. They must also review their WHMIS program annually if there is a change in hazard information or change in conditions.

Do I need to have a WHMIS Certificate for my Northwest Territories and Nunavut employees?

Northwest Territories and Nunavut WHMIS laws do not currently require that a WHMIS certificate is issued, however, it is good practice to have a certificate as proof training, knowledge and WHMIS compliance. For more information CLICK HERE.

Specific WHMIS Requirements for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

More information is available in the PDF document titled "Occupational Health & Safety Regulations", provided by the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission www.wscc.nt.ca.