Lab Safety Flashcards
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
What is MSDS and what does it indicate?
Material Safety Data Sheet
It indicates a chemicals physical properties, chemical properties, first aid required, etc.
What does the oxygen cylinder WHMIS symbol stand for and what does it mean?
Compressed gas and can explode if put under lots of pressure
What does the gasoline WHMIS symbol stand for and what does it mean?
Flammable and is capable of catching fire
What does the peroxides, nitrates WHMIS symbol stand for and what does it mean?
Oxidizer and it increases the risk of fire
What does the x-rays, mercury WHMIS symbol stand for and what does it mean?
Toxic and it can cause long-term health effects (cancer)
What does cyanide, hydrogen sulphide WHMIS symbol stand for and what does it mean?
Poisonous and it can cause immediate injury or death
What does the blood, flu virus WHMIS symbol stand for and what does it mean?
Biohazard and living things can make you sick
What does the acids, hydroxides WHMIS symbol stand for and what does it mean?
Corrosive and it can destroy skin and eat through metals
What does that ethylene oxide WHMIS symbol stand for and what does it mean?
Reactive and can react dangerously upon standing for a long time or being shaken
What does HHPS mean?
Home Hazardous Product Symbol
Why are WHMIS and HHPS used?
To warn users of potential dangers
