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  • The Convenience Of WHMIS Online Training
    The Convenience Of WHMIS Online Training

    The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, or WHMIS, was updated in 2015 to adhere to the Globally Harmonized System of Classifications and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), developed by the United Nations. All workers in Canada engaged with hazardous products are required by law to have WHMIS training. It is compulsory to know how to handle […]... Learn more

  • Is Your Workplace Prepared to Handle Emergencies?
    Is Your Workplace Prepared to Handle Emergencies?

    Is your workplace prepared for a terrorist attack? What about sudden fires – are you capable enough to deal with them? What if someone is at the edge of mortality in the other room? What will you do then? It is easy to brush off these questions as hyperboles, but you know just as much […]... Learn more

  • What You Need to Know About Shipping Hazardous Materials
    What You Need to Know About Shipping Hazardous Materials

    Do you know that dry shampoo, nail polish, hair spray, perfumes, things that you need in your everyday lives, are labeled as dangerous goods by the Canadian government and the authorities worldwide? Well, they are. And if you’re planning to sell these products online, you must know that shipping these hazardous materials comes with many […]... Learn more

  • 10 ways to protect sensitive electronic goods during ground transportation
    10 ways to protect sensitive electronic goods during ground transportation

    Electronic goods have become the cornerstone of development. There are hardly any active businesses that don’t rely on them. Therefore, it has become common to see multiple electronic devices being carried on delivery trucks and transported via roadways.  In addition to being expensive, electronic goods are also extremely fragile. Mishandling them during transport often leads […]... Learn more

  • How to Transport Lithium-ion batteries or lithium metal batteries as cargo on aircraft in 2022 and beyond?
    How to Transport Lithium-ion batteries or lithium metal batteries as cargo on aircraft in 2022 and beyond?

    Lithium batteries are part of our everyday lives, and we can’t understate their importance. However, these power sources made of ultra-light materials are not easily transported, for their volatile nature isn’t only dangerous to the environment but can also injure people.  In light of this need, Transport Canada banned all lithium batteries – both lithium-ion […]... Learn more

  • We Are Happy to Present the Newest Addition to Our Team!!!

    We would personally like to welcome and introduce the newest member of the Global HazMat Team, Tom Urquhart. Tom joins our team with a wealth of knowledge and many years of sales and marketing experience. Tom will be heading up our sales department, focusing on supporting our North American clients. Tom’s background is in High […]... Learn more

  • Are you a Dangerous Goods or WHMIS Instructor?

    Global HazMat is looking for contract trainers throughout North America.  If you are looking for flexible work and are comfortable training onsite at our customers’ facilities or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume to info@globalhazmat.com... Learn more

  • Safety in Transporting Dangerous Goods

    It is important to consider safety in transporting dangerous goods. The transportation of dangerous goods is a complicated process. It is often taken for granted in the overall “safety training” discussion. Think about it this way; you offer or send out a product that can pose a risk to the safety of the transporters whether […]... Learn more

  • Hazardous Material Transportation Requirements

    The shipping of dangerous goods, as risky as it sounds, is a vital necessity in our economy. Transportation of certain hazards such as compressed gases, corrosives, flammable liquids and toxics by road vehicle cause unique highway safety concerns. Transport Canada federally and each provincial agency have strict rules and regulations you must comply with.  Failure to do so could result in potential incidents, the […]... Learn more

  • How To Be Prepared For A Hazardous Emergency

    At Global Hazmat, we know even though you have taken all the precautions possible to prevent a hazardous spill or emergency in your workplace, mistakes can happen and these events could still occur. While you should do you best to train your employees and make your workplace safe to prevent this situations, you should also […]... Learn more