Whimis symbols Flashcards
Risks of Flammable
May explode/burn at room temperature or when heated.
Precautions for flammable
Store away from oxidizing products and heat sources.
Don’t smoke near flammable products.
Examples of Flammable
Gasoline
Acetone
Mineral spirits
Solvents
Risks of Oxidizing
May cause other products to burn/explode by providing oxygen.
Precautions for oxidizing
Store away from flammable products and heat sources.
Examples of Oxidizing
Hydrogen Peroxide
Oxygen tanks
Risk of Compressed gas
May explode if heated/damaged
High pressure may puncture skin/cause fatal embolism
Precaution for compressed gas
Careful transportation
Away from heat sources
Compressed Gas Examples
Propane
Acetylene
Helium
Fire extinguisher
Spray Paint
Corrosive Risk
Will burn eyes/skin and respiratory tract if inhaled.
Corrosive Precautions
Store acids and bases in separate areas.
Avoid inhaling/direct contact.
Examples of Corrosive
Sodium hydroxide
Hydrochloric acid
Nitric acid
Battery acid
Risk of Explosive
May cause explosions when heated
Precautions of Explosive
Store away from heat/fire
Examples of Explosive
Nitrogen
Risks of Health Hazard
May cause adverse health effects
Precautions for Health Hazard
Don’t handle until all safety precautions have been read/understood.
Examples of Health Hazard
Trouble shooter by 3M
Aquarian C436 (cooling water treatment)
Risks of Toxic
May cause death, serious injury/irritation.
(If swallowed inhaled or absorbed through the skin.)
Precaution for Toxic
Avoid inhaling gas or vapours
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Examples of Toxic
Chlorine
Risks of Harmful/Irritant
May cause skin,eye and respiratory irritation.
Precautions for Harmful/Irritant
Avoid contact with skin/eyes
Avoid inhaling
Examples of Harmful/Irritant
Attac Floor Stripper by Diversey
Bravo 1500 by sealed air
