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WHMIS: The Basics (BK61)
"By understanding the information in this book, you will learn where to look on the label of a controlled product, where to look on a Material Safety Data Sheet, and what to discuss with your supervisor."
Source: WorkSafeBC 
* PDF (2 MB)
Updated: September 2005
* Available in Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
* Available from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
WHMIS at Work (BK 40)
This booklet contains general information about WHMIS -- the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It describes the three main elements of WHMIS (WHMIS labels, MSDSs, and WHMIS education and training programs) and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers for these elements. It also offers useful information about the kinds of hazards and chemical characteristics of products covered by WHMIS, and two checklists, one on implementing a WHMIS program and the other on WHMIS education and training for workers.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (2 MB)
Updated: November 2005
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Making WHMIS Work (Video)
WHMIS is an identification system that helps you recognize the hazards associated with handling chemicals in your workplace. Designed for agricultural workers, Making WHMIS Work covers the basics of WHMIS and introduces the four questions that all workers need to know. (14 min 52s)
* Available for free download or order a copy.
Source: WorkSafeBC
WHMIS Core Material (RR20)
A Resource Manual for the Application and Implementation of WHMIS.
This manual is a reference source for those who must interpret and apply the requirements of WHMIS. Suppliers and manufacturers of controlled products, employers, industrial hygienists, and health and safety committees are covered.
The material is available electronically in a series of PDF files and as a single document.
Updated: June 2007
Order from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Suppliers Guide to WHMIS (RR22)
A self-study guide for suppliers and employers to learn how to classify controlled products and review/prepare supplier labels and MSDSs to meet all applicable WHMIS legislation.
The material is available electronically in a series of PDF files and as a single document.
Updated: August 2006
WHMIS Checklists
Use the following checklists to help meet WHMIS requirements.
- WHMIS Implementation Checklist (PDF 57 KB)
- WHMIS Classification Checklist (PDF 54 KB)
- 9-Section MSDS Checklist (PDF 42 KB)
- 16-Section MSDS Checklist (PDF 42 KB)
- WHMIS Supplier Label Checklist (PDF 42 KB)
WHMIS Learning Resources
- Instructor Manual (PDF 4 MB) (only available in high-resolution format)
- a 75-minute, five-part video tape ("WHMIS")
- and a Participant Workbook
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List of Firms Providing WHMIS Services
List of Firms which state that they provide WHMIS Services
List of Firms (PDF 74 KB)
The presence of firms on this list does not imply any endorsement by the WorkSafeBC. Firms wishing information to be added to this list should contact the Prevention Division at (604) 276-3100.
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