Safety Hazard Symbols

Question 1

Safety hazard symbols

Answer 1

These are symbols found on any product that has chemicals in it. These products are found in labs, workplaces, and homes.

Question 2

Indication of symbols

Answer 2

1. Type of hazard. E.g. flammable, toxic, explosive, corrosive.
2. The degree of the hazard
   - triangle(yellow) = caution- beware
   - diamond(orange) = warning- be alert
   - octagon(red) = danger- be extremely careful

Question 3

WHMIS

Answer 3

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Question 4

MSDS

Answer 4

Material safety data sheet
Gives details about the potential hazards of a chemical
Includes physical data, toxicity, health effects, first aid, spill clean up