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What is the difference between WHMIS 'education' and 'training'?
'Education' refers to the general principles of WHMIS (how the system works), while 'Training' refers to site-specific instructions on how to handle the actual
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Question: What is the difference between WHMIS 'education' and 'training'?
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- Education is only for managers; training is for workers ✅ Education is general WHMIS knowledge; training is site-specific instructions
- Training is the written exam; education is the classroom lecture
- There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably in the law
Correct answer: Education is general WHMIS knowledge; training is site-specific instructions
Explanation: 'Education' refers to the general principles of WHMIS (how the system works), while 'Training' refers to site-specific instructions on how to handle the actual chemicals present at that specific workplace.
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