WHMIS & HHPS Flashcards
Explosive
This container can explode if heated or punctured
Corrosive
This product will burn skin and eyes on contact. If swallowed will burn the throat and stomach.
Flammable
This product, or its fumes, will catch fire easily if exposed to heat, flames, or sparks.
Poisonous
Licking, eating, drinking, and sometimes smelling the product can likely result in death or serious illness.
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Information System
What is the purpose of WHMIS?
it is a comprehensive system for providing health and safety information on hazardous products.
What does HHPS stand for?
Hazardous Household Product Symbols
what is the purpose of HHPS?
HHPS are found on household products and containers in the science lab. They alert potential danger of the particular products.
HAZARD SYMBOL FRAMES purpose:
the shape of the frame tells you what part of the product is dangerous
TRIANGLE symbol frame:
The container of the product is dangerous
OCTAGON symbol frame:
The contents of the product is dangerous
Signal words purpose:
explains the degree of risk
Signal word “caution” meaning:
may result in temporary injury
Signal word “danger” meaning:
may result in temporary or permanent injury or death
Signal word “extreme danger” meaning:
exposure to low amounts cab cause death or serious injury
