HHPS Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
What does HHPS stand for?
A
Hazardous Household Product Symbols
2
Q
How many Hazardous Househould Product Symbols are there?
A
4
3
Q
Where can these symbols be found?
A
Household cleaners and on containers in the science labratory. They alert the user the potential dangers that the particular product has.
4
Q
A
This looks like a traffic yield sign.
It means the container is dangerous.
5
Q
A
This frame looks like a traffic stop sign. It means that the contents inside the container are dangerous.
6
Q
A
Explosive
- Container can explode if it’s heated or punctured
- Flying pieces of metal/plastic can cause serious injuiries, especially to the eyes
7
Q
A
Corrosive
This product will burn skin or eyes on contact, or throat and stomach if swallowed.
8
Q
A
Flammable
This product, or its flames, will easily catch fire if it’s near heat, flames/sparks.
9
Q
A
Poison
This product will cause illness/death if you lick, eat, drink/sometimes smell it.
