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1
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What is a GHS label

A

system of labelling that gives the necessary information about the safe handling of a material

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what are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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sheets containing more detailed information about the dangers and safe handling of a material

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What is WHMIS education for employees in a workplace

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process to make sure all workers are properly educated on the dangers and safe handling of materials

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what are the effects of a compressed gas

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it could explode

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what is the GHS symbol for a compressed gas

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a small black cylinder

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what precautions should be taken when handling a compressed gas

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ensure the container is secured and stored in an appropriate place

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what are two examples of a compressed gas

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hair spray, fire extinguisher

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what is the GHS symbol for an oxidizing material

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an O with a flame around it and a black line underneath

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what does the O stand for in the GHS symbol for an oxidizing material

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oxidizing

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what are the effects of an oxidizing material

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really reactive, produce oxygen which can cause a bigger fire, can cause other materials to combust or be self reactive

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what precautions should be taken when handling an oxidizing material

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store away from combustibles, keep in a well-ventilated space, keep away from heat in a cool place

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what are 3 examples of an oxidizing material

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bleach, oxygen, gas

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what is the GHS symbol for a flammable material

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a flame with a black line underneath it

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what are the effects of a flammable material

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will continue to burn if exposed to heat, usually will make a fire bigger, extremely flammable

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what precautions should be taken when handling a flammable material

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keep away from any heat source, keep away from flames

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what are 2 examples of a flammable material

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gasoline, propane

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what is the GHS symbol for a corrosive material

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two testubes pouring liquid; on the left its making a dent in a block object and on the right its damaging someones hand

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what are the effects of a corrosive material

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reacts with living tissue, can react with metals

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what precautiosn should be taken when handling corrosive materials

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make sure to be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)

20
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what are 2 examples of corrosive materials

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suphuric acid, caustic sodas

21
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what is the GHS symbol for an explosive

A

something exploding everywehre

22
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what are the effects of a explosive material

A

very volatile, reacts with movement, may react with fir, shock friction, heat, and puncture, resulting in an explosion

23
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what precautions should be taken when dealing with an explosive material

A

handle and store with lots of care

24
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whats an example of an explosive

A

nitroglycerin

25
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whats the GHS symbol for an iritant

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a black exxclamtion mark

26
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what are the effects of an irritant

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poisonous, cuaes immediate and severe harm, wont necessarily kill you

27
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what precautions should be taken when handling an irritant

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avoid breathing it in, don’t want it to touch skin, wash hands very well after handling, protect eyes and skin at all times

28
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example of an irritant

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hydrochloric acid

29
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whats the GHS symbol for a health hazard

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person with a large hole and cracks in the chest

30
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effects of a health hazard

A

poisonous, causes long term health effects

31
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precautions to take when dealing with a health hazard

A

make sure to be in a very ventilated area

32
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whats an example of a health hazard

A

Benzi

33
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whats the GHS symbol for a toxic effects material

A

a skull and crossbones

34
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what are the effects of a toxic material

A

will cause immediate serious harm and or death

35
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what precautions should be taken when handling a toxic material

A

avoid skin contact, don’t breathe it in, wear PPE

36
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whats an example of a toxic effects material

A

cyanide

37
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what are the 5 main types of physical hazards?

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compressed gas, oxidizing material, flammable material, corrosive material, explosive

38
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what are the 3 main types of health hazards

A

irritant, health hazard, toxic effects material

39
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what is L50

A

how much of the product it would take to kill 50 rats

40
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when handling any harmful material, what should you always do

A

avoid breathing it in, protect skin and eyes, have good ventilation

41
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what do you need to immediately do when entering a lab situation

A

ensure you don’t have any loose/baggy clothing, tie any long hair back and ensure no hair is dangling or in the face, take off any jewelry, wear goggles at all times

42
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never leave a _______ unattended

A

open flame

43
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when heating a test tube, touch with ________

A

gloves or tongs

44
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if a test tube is fuming, never _______

A

point it at yourself or your partner

45
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never be in a lab _______

A

alone

46
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what do you do if you spill any form of material, even if it is just a tiny bit

A

immediately go tell the teacher

47
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always know where the _____, _______, and _________ are in the lab

A

eyewash station, fire extinguisher, any other safety features

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