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3.3 Describe safe practices for handling hazardous materials (WHMIS) associated with products used in housekeeping.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
WHMIS at Work - 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.
To view the guide: click here 
Kitchen Safety Series Posters - Cleaners can burn too. Read the label and know the dangers - This poster is highly colorful and effective using humor as a teaching tool. You can print it off using a colour printer or order it from the online WorkSafeBC store at no cost.
To view the website: click here
HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C Preventing Exposure at Work - This booklet is for employers and workers who are not expected to come in contact with blood and body fluids at their workplaces, but who could have contact with these fluids in rare, isolated incidents that can't be foreseen. This booklet explains how HIV and the hepatitis B and C viruses are - and are not - spread, describes their health effects, and provides information on the basic precautions that should be taken if harmful contact with infected blood and body fluids occurs. This booklet answers other common questions about HIV and the hepatitis B and C viruses and provides examples of safe work practices.
To view the guide: click here
WorkSafeBC WHMIS website - This site provides information about the main elements of WHMIS and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers for these elements.
To view the website: click here
WorkSafeBC Young Worker - Website dedicated to safety of young workers (15 to 24 years of age), includes a comprehensive set of resources for young workers, employers, unions, educators, parents and community groups.
To view the website: click here
WorkSafeBC Tourism and Hospitality - Section of WorkSafeBC providing practical tolls and resources for employers and workers in sectors like food and beverage, accommodation, transportation, adventure tourism, attractions and cultural tourism and events and conferences.
To view the website: click here
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