MODULE 2 - LABORATORY SAFETY GUIDELINES Flashcards
Potential source of danger or harm.
HAZARDS
What are the codes consisting of the letter H followed by a number?
- H2xx
- H3xx
- H4xx
Chemicals that are easily ignited and burns very rapidly, releasing large amount of heat.
FLAMMABLE CHEMICALS
Icon or symbol that are grouped according to hazard area, human health, physical and environmental.
GHS PICTOGRAMS
How many squares were rotated to 90° with red border hazard symbols?
Nine normalized hazard symbols are utilized.
Chemicals that cause destruction of body tissues and/or metal surfaces.
CORROSIVE CHEMICALS
What code is for Health Hazard?
H3xx
Established to standardize the criteria for hazards of chemicals.
Globally Harmonized System of Classifying and Labeling Chemicals (GHS)
This was recognized to classify the dangers in chemicals in handling, storing, and transportation.
Probability of suffering harm from being exposed to a hazard or unsafe condition.
RISKS
Chemicals that cause adverse health effects in humans or animals upon exposure.
TOXIC CHEMICAL
What is GHS
Globally Harmonized System
A chemical that rapidly brings about an oxidation reaction by supplying oxygen or receiving electrons during oxidation.
OXIDIZING AGENTS
These are not combustible, but their oxygen-supplying reactions can cause or contribute to the combustion of materials.
What is the goal of GHS
to develop better protection for human health and the environment.
Words of danger expressed in H phrases.
HAZARD STATEMENTS
What code is for Environmental Hazard?
H4xx
What code is for Physical Hazard?
H2xx
Are assigned to hazard class to describe the nature and degree of the risk.
GHS HAZARD STATEMENTS
Coming in direct contact with a hazard or chemical in a fashion that can injure or harm.
EXPOSURE
What is MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Class A
Cyanides
Class B
Acids
Class C
Alkalis
Class D
Wastes with inorganic Substances
Class G
Organic Wastes
