WHMIS Flashcards

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What does WHMIS stand for

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Workplace. Hazardous. Materials. Information. System.

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What does the symbol flame mean

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For fire hazards

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Symbol: Flame over circle

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For oxidizing hazards

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Symbol: Gas cylinder

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For gases under pressure

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5
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Symbol: Corrosion

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For corrosive damage to metals as well as skin, and eyes

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Symbol: Exploding bomb

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For explosion or reaction hazards

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Symbol: Skull and cross bones

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Can cause death

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Symbol: Health hazards

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Health hazards may cause or suspected of causing serious health issues

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Symbol: Exclamation mark

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May cause less serious health effects or damage the ozone layer

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Symbol: Biohazardous infectious materials

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For organism or toxins that can cause death in humans and animals

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Are you allowed to wear your hair down or run in the lab

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No

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How do you dress appropriately

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You wear a lab coat, safety googles, and gloves.

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13
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Are you allowed to have food in the lab

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No you are not

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Should you be on your phone or not paying attention while in the lab

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No you should always be attentive

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Do you have a messy workspace

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No you have to keep a clean workspace

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After the lab do we leave the mess there

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No you have to clean it up

17
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Should there be a teacher present at all time

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Yes a teacher should be present all the time.

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