This is just a friendly reminder about a recent email that was distributed regarding mandatory employee online WHMIS training. If you were on faculty vacation during the 7A spring semester period, you are being asked to complete your training as soon as possible, but no later than one month after you return from vacation.
Upon hire or rehire (for part-time contracts), all employees will be enrolled in the mandatory training courses and instructions on how to access the training will be sent at that time.
If you do not know whether you successfully completed the training you may review your training status in PeopleSoft HR. Click here to find instructions on how to view these details in PeopleSoft HR Employee Self Service.
Email excerpt from George Georgopoulos, Manger, Occupational Health and Safety sent to all Sheridan employees on May 6, 2013.
Subject: WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) E-Learning Legislative Training for all Staff and Faculty
Sheridan College is committed to ensuring you have a safe and healthy workplace. As the Manager, Occupational Health and Safety at Sheridan, I am pleased to announce that today we are launching WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training to all Sheridan employees in an on-line format.
There are countless stories of people suffering injuries from a lack of awareness on chemicals and how to handle them in the workplace. This WHMIS training will provide instruction on how to read labels that are provided on controlled products and how, through the requirement of Material Safety Data Sheets, to find detailed information such as handling, storage and first aid that can help prevent serious harm to you and your co-workers.
All full-time and part-time Sheridan employees are required to take this course within the next month whether they have received similar training in the past or had WHMIS training at any other organizations worked for previously.
This training must be completed by all current Sheridan employees by June 6, 2013.
Next Steps:
Every Sheridan employee is required to take the WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Training E-learning module through SLATE, Sheridan’s Learning Management System. You have already been enrolled in this online course. Please follow these steps to access training:
- 1. Locating the Training:
To take this training, please follow the link below that will take you to the SLATE Learning Management System: https://vista.sheridaninstitute.ca
Note, this training module is currently in SLATE not SLATE 2.0 (Desire to Learn)
System Requirements:
| PC | Internet Explorer*, Firefox or Chrome |
| Mac | Firefox (recommended) or Safari |
*If when using Internet Explorer as your browser while in the HTML module and viewing is not optimal, please use Firefox or Chrome. When viewing the Flash module, decrease your zoom to 100% or less to optimally view the entire screen.
IMPORTANT: If you receive warnings during the process, please choose the option to proceed. If you receive errors that prevent you from proceeding, please contact the helpdesk. (helpdesk@sheridancollege.ca)
- 2. Logging In:
To begin the training you need to log in using your current Sheridan Staff User Name and existing password. If you have misplaced your password, please contact the Helpdesk at ext 2150. If you have not been issued an employee userid and password yet, the helpdesk will create one and send you the details separately.
For more help go to: “How to Log in to SLATE” for assistance
http://it.sheridaninstitute.ca/slate/staff/training/Resource_Reference_slatelogin.pdf
- 3. Completing the Training:
Step 1: Once you have entered SLATE, click on the PD4120 – WHMIS course in your course list. You will then see an option to take the module in Flash (multimedia) or HTML. Flash is the preferred choice for most users. Please ensure your speaker volume is not on mute. Select HTML format for an accessible version.
Step 2: At the end of your Module you are required to take an assessment in order for the College records to indicate that you have successfully completed this training. This module and quiz should take no more than 40 minutes in total. You must achieve a score of 7/10 or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you must re-take the assessment until you achieve that score. You may wish to refer back to the module at any time.
- 4. Help With Training:
Experiencing technical difficulties? Contact the Helpdesk: helpdesk@sheridancollege.ca
Have questions regarding content of the training? Contact training@sheridancollege.ca
Accessibility inquiries? Contact accessibility@sheridancollege.ca
Require assistance with the assessment? Contact ohsservices@sheridancollege.ca