WHMIS & HHPS Flashcards
What does WHMIS stand for?
workplace hazardous materials information system
Where would you expect to see WHMIS labels?
on any materials in any place considered
COMMERCIAL or WORKPLACE
Do all products/chemicals have WHMIS labels?
No, as some products have HHPS
What does HHPS stand for?
Househole Hazardous products system
Danger symbol HHPS
hexagon (highest)
warning symbol HHPS
diamond (medium)
caution symbol HHPS
upside down triangle (lowest)
What are the three warning symbols in HHPS?
Danger, Warning and Caution
Poisionous
HHPS
Has skull with crossbones
(HEXAGON OUTLINE)
may cause sickness or death if swallowed
FLAMMABLE
HHPS
Has fire
(HEXAGON OUTLINE)
ignites if exposed to heat or sparks
CORROSIVE
HHPS
Skeleton hand
(HEXAGON OUTLINE)
Eats or wears away other materials
EXPLOSIVE
HHPS
explosion
(TRIANGLE OUTLINE)
Explodes or gives off deadly vapours.
Compressed
gas
WHMIS - 1998
could explode due to pressure
could explode if heated for dropped
(bottle with circle outline)
Flammable and Combustible Material
WHMIS - 1998
may ignite without warning
may release flammable products when exposed to water
(fire with circle outline)
Oxidizing Material
WHMIS - 1998
may cause combustible materials to burn
may cause skin and eye burns
(fire with circle in the middle and CIRCLE OUTLINE)
Materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects; poisionous & infectious material
WHMIS - 1998
may be fatal if swallowed or inhaled
may be absorbed through the skin
small amounts are toxic
(crossbones with circular outline)
Materials causing other toxic effects
WHMIS - 1998
may cause death or permanent injury
may cause cancer
may cause allergic reactions
( THE T WITH A DOT BELOW AND CIRCLE OUTLINE)
Biohazardous infectious materials
WHMIS - 1998
may cause severe allergic reaction
includes viruses, yeasts, molds, bacteria, and parasites that affect humans.
(zombie symbol with circle outline)
Corrosive Material
WHMIS - 1998
cause eye and skin irritation on contact
severe burns/tissues after long contact
may cause blindness if splashed in eyes
(hand with fish, circle outline)
Dangerously Reactive Material
WHMIS 1998
may react with water
may burn unexpectedly
may explode if exposed to shock or heat
may release toxic or flammable fumes
(the R, circular outline)
Flame over circle
WHMIS - 2015
For oxidizing hazards
(fire with circle with underline under flame)
Flame
WHMIS - 2015
For fire hazards
(flame with underline)
Exploding Bomb
WHMIS - 2015
For explosion or reactivity hazards
(explosion)
Gas Cylinder
WHMIS 2015
For gasses under pressure
(couloured in gas cylinder)
Corrosive
WHMIS 2015
For corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin, eyes
(HAND TWO FISH)
Skull and Crossbones
WHMIS 2015
Can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts
(skull and crossbones)
Health Hazard
WHMIS 2015
May cause or suspected of causing serious health effects
(guy with chains)
Exclamation Mark
WHMIS 2015
May cause less serious health effects or damage to the ozone layer
(Exclamation Mark)
Environment
WHMIS 2015
May cause damage to the aquatic environment
(fish and tree)
Biohazardous Infectious Materials
WHMIS 2015
For organisms or toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals
(CIRCULAR OUTLINE, zombie symbol)
