WHMIS Flashcards
What does WHMIS stand for
Workplace hazardous materials information system
What does the exploding bomb symbol tell you
Explosive and highly reactive
What does the oxidizing symbol tell you
Dangerous reactions with other chemicals
What does the corrosive symbol tell you
Destroys or eats away other materials
What does the compressed gas symbol tell you
Gas contained under pressure
What does the health hazard symbol tell you
Causes health effects in humans
What does the harmful symbol tell you
Irritates skin and eyes
What does the flammable symbol tell you
May catch fire
What does the environmental harm symbol tell you
Toxic to the environment
What does the harmful/fatal symbol mean
Poisonous and will make you sick
What does the biohazardous symbol tell you
Potential danger or risk to life
What are the routes of entry (4)
Inhailation, ingestion, absorbtion and injections
