Whims test Flashcards
What are the parts of a workplace label
- Product name
- Safe handling precautions
- Reference to SDS
What does WHMIS stand for
W orkpace
H azardous
M aterials
I nformatiom
S ystem
What is covered by WHMIS
Hazardous products used in the workplace
NOT covered by WHMIS
Explosives, cosmetics, drugs, food, pest control, nuclear substances, tobacco
Biohazardous infectious materials
Poisonous with germs, can cause diseases in people or animals
What are the parts of a supplier label
- Product identifier
- Signal word “danger” (severe) “warning” (less severe)
- Hazard statements (describes the hazards)
- Precautionary statements
- Supplier identification
- Pictograms (graphic symbols to describe hazard information visually)
What is an SDS
It is a safety data sheet document that provides more detailed information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions
Exploding bomb=
Explosive/reactive materials
Gas cylinder=
Compressed gas
Flame=
Flammable and combustible materials
Flame over Circle=
Oxidizing materials
skull over cross bones=
Poisonous materials causing immediate and fatal toxic effects
Exclamation mark=
Poisonous materials causing immediate irritate effects
Environment=
Toxic to aquatic plants or animals
Health hazard=
Poisonous years later
