WHMIS & HHPS Flashcards
What does HHPS stand for?
Hazardous Household Product Symbols
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
What is the purpose of HHPS
It is used for consumer products
What do different shapes and colours of the symbols indicate?
How does the number of corners of the border relate to its level of risk?
Shape: Octagon = Danger = Red
Diamond = Warning = Dark Yellow
Triangle = Caution =Light Yellow
More corners means more harmful
What is the meaning of compressed gas?
Materials which are normally gaseous kept in a pressurized container.
What is the meaning of Flammable and Combustible?
Materials which will continue to burn after being exposed to a flame or other ignition source.
What is the meaning of oxidizing material?
Materials which can cause other materials to burn or support combustion.
What is the meaning of Toxic Immediate And Severe?
Poisons/ Potentially fatal materials which can cause immediate and severe harm.
What is the meaning of Toxic Long Term Concealed?
Materials which have harmful effects after repeated exposures or over long periods of time.
How many symbols are in WHMIS
8 symbols
How many classes are in WHMIS?
6 classes
When is the WHMIS sign used
In a workplace or in a science lab
Where can you find a HHPS symbol
At home in household products
What is the meaning of Biohazardous Infectious?
Infectious agents or a biological toxin causing a serious disease or death
What is the meaning of Corrosive Materials?
Materials which react with metals and living tissue.
What is the meaning of Dangerously Reactive?
Materials which may have unexpected reactions.
What are three types of household products.
Examples:
- Bleach
- Window Cleaner
Consumer Product Symbols
What is Toxic Product?
Poisonous
- May be lethal
- May cause serious and irreversible effects.
Consumer Product Symbols
What is Corrosive Product?
Causes Burns
- Will cause chemical burns to the skin, eyes, and lungs.
- May form dangerous fumes when mixed with other chemicals
Consumer Product Symbols
What is Flammable Product?
Fire Hazard
- May ignite if exposed to a spark or flame
- May spontaneously ignite
Consumer Product Symbols
What is Pressurized Container?
Explosion Hazard
- Under Pressure may explode if heated.
- If ruptured hazardous contents will be released
