WHMIS Flashcards
What is a GHS label
system of labelling that gives the necessary information about the safe handling of a material
what are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
sheets containing more detailed information about the dangers and safe handling of a material
What is WHMIS education for employees in a workplace
process to make sure all workers are properly educated on the dangers and safe handling of materials
what are the effects of a compressed gas
it could explode
what is the GHS symbol for a compressed gas
a small black cylinder
what precautions should be taken when handling a compressed gas
ensure the container is secured and stored in an appropriate place
what are two examples of a compressed gas
hair spray, fire extinguisher
what is the GHS symbol for an oxidizing material
an O with a flame around it and a black line underneath
what does the O stand for in the GHS symbol for an oxidizing material
oxidizing
what are the effects of an oxidizing material
really reactive, produce oxygen which can cause a bigger fire, can cause other materials to combust or be self reactive
what precautions should be taken when handling an oxidizing material
store away from combustibles, keep in a well-ventilated space, keep away from heat in a cool place
what are 3 examples of an oxidizing material
bleach, oxygen, gas
what is the GHS symbol for a flammable material
a flame with a black line underneath it
what are the effects of a flammable material
will continue to burn if exposed to heat, usually will make a fire bigger, extremely flammable
what precautions should be taken when handling a flammable material
keep away from any heat source, keep away from flames
what are 2 examples of a flammable material
gasoline, propane
what is the GHS symbol for a corrosive material
two testubes pouring liquid; on the left its making a dent in a block object and on the right its damaging someones hand
what are the effects of a corrosive material
reacts with living tissue, can react with metals
what precautiosn should be taken when handling corrosive materials
make sure to be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
what are 2 examples of corrosive materials
suphuric acid, caustic sodas
what is the GHS symbol for an explosive
something exploding everywehre
what are the effects of a explosive material
very volatile, reacts with movement, may react with fir, shock friction, heat, and puncture, resulting in an explosion
what precautions should be taken when dealing with an explosive material
handle and store with lots of care
whats an example of an explosive
nitroglycerin
whats the GHS symbol for an iritant
a black exxclamtion mark
what are the effects of an irritant
poisonous, cuaes immediate and severe harm, wont necessarily kill you
what precautions should be taken when handling an irritant
avoid breathing it in, don’t want it to touch skin, wash hands very well after handling, protect eyes and skin at all times
example of an irritant
hydrochloric acid
whats the GHS symbol for a health hazard
person with a large hole and cracks in the chest
effects of a health hazard
poisonous, causes long term health effects
precautions to take when dealing with a health hazard
make sure to be in a very ventilated area
whats an example of a health hazard
Benzi
whats the GHS symbol for a toxic effects material
a skull and crossbones
what are the effects of a toxic material
will cause immediate serious harm and or death
what precautions should be taken when handling a toxic material
avoid skin contact, don’t breathe it in, wear PPE
whats an example of a toxic effects material
cyanide
what are the 5 main types of physical hazards?
compressed gas, oxidizing material, flammable material, corrosive material, explosive
what are the 3 main types of health hazards
irritant, health hazard, toxic effects material
what is L50
how much of the product it would take to kill 50 rats
when handling any harmful material, what should you always do
avoid breathing it in, protect skin and eyes, have good ventilation
what do you need to immediately do when entering a lab situation
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
never leave a _______ unattended
open flame
when heating a test tube, touch with ________
gloves or tongs
if a test tube is fuming, never _______
point it at yourself or your partner
never be in a lab _______
alone
what do you do if you spill any form of material, even if it is just a tiny bit
immediately go tell the teacher
always know where the _____, _______, and _________ are in the lab
eyewash station, fire extinguisher, any other safety features
