WHMIS Flashcards
workplace hazardous materials information system
Cylinder / Rolling pin with one side
-Gasses under pressure
Flame w Line
-Flammable
Flame over circle w Line
-Oxidizing (need other materials to combust/burn)
Exclamation Mark
-Poisonous (causes immediate & severe harm)
Human w Star Core
-Health hazard (can cause long term health effects)
Toxic Flower
Biohazards Infections (biological toxins causing serious harm/death)
2 Tampons pouring into a bomb & moon
-Corrosion (react with metals & living tissues)
Bomb
-Exploding bomb (materials that can explode)
Skull & Crossbones
-Toxicity (cause death/toxicity in small quantities)
Tree
-Environment (harmful to aquatic environements)
Household Hazardous Product Symbols (HHPS)
-Symbol around WHMIS
Octagon = Danger
Diamond = Warning
Triangle = Caution
WHMIS
-Safety data sheets
-Labels/symbols
-Worker education & safety
