Signs

Question 1

What does whmis stand for

Answer 1

Workplace hazard material information system

Question 2

Compressed gas

Answer 2

When contents are under strong pressure, it can explode
Examples are compressed air, carbon dioxide, propane, welding glasses
Since the compressed gas is usually like cold as the heat rises it can make the gas expand, if exposed to it it can give frostbite if u touch the gas

Question 3

Flammable and combustible material

Answer 3

Will catch on fire if exposed to heat of any sort
Examples:propane, butane, spray paints,ethanol
The material will catch fire easily if come in contact with heat

Question 4

Oxidizing material

Answer 4

Could cause fire or explosion if come in contact with wood or any other combustual materials
Examples: carbon monoxide, sulphuric acid
It can help a fire,

Question 5

Poison me infectois material

Answer 5

Poison substance at cause irritation
Prorated exposure may cause birth defects, cancer or permanent damage
Example: mercury, benzene

Question 6

Biohazard infectious materials

Answer 6

Could cause disease or serious illness
Lots of exposure could end up with death
Example: aids,hepatitis b and salmonella
They are found in animals and people and they can live in body tissues and blood and urine

Question 7

Corrosive material

Answer 7

Can cause burn to the eyes
Examples:sulphuric acid, nitric acid, ammonia gas
It can cause serious burns to skin and other tissues like the lungs and eyes, it can eat away metal

Question 8

Dangerously reactive material

Answer 8

Can cause explosion fire or release of toxic gasses when exposed to light heat vibration and extreme temperature
Example: pictic acid,ethylene oxide
I can make a toxins gas if exposed to water, it reacts to itself if bumped or moved around violently or if temperatures changes