WHMIS and Safety Flashcards
WHMIS symbol #1?
Compressed gas
Hazard> can be released violently
Example> spray cans
WHMIS symbol #2?
Flammable and combustible material
Hazard> can catch on fire
Example> alcohol
WHMIS symbol #3?
Oxidizing material
Hazard> can start on fire
Example> bleach
WHMIS symbol #4?
Poisonous or infectious causing immediate/serious toxic effects
Hazard> causes very serious injury
Example> dangerous chemicals
WHMIS symbol #5?
Poisonous or infectious causing other toxic effects
Hazard> can cause death over time
Example> less dangerous chemicals
WHMIS symbol #6?
Biohazardous infectious material
Hazard> can cause death or sickness
Example> used needles
WHMIS symbol #7?
Corrosive material
Hazard> can eat through some materials like flesh
Example> battery acid
WHMIS symbol #8?
Dangerously reactive material
Hazard> could potentially explode
Example> bleach + ammonia
What is MSDS and what info would be found on it?
Material Safety Data Sheet
- physical data
toxicity
first aid directions
disposal
A stop sigh shaped safety symbol is…
Extremely or danger
A diamond shaped safety symbol is…
Fairly or warning
A yield sign shaped safety symbol is…
Slightly or caution
HHPS flame symbol is…
Flammable hazard
HHPS skull and cross bones symbol is…
Toxic hazard
HHPS rock exploding symbol is…
Explosive hazard
