whmis/hhps/msds Flashcards
1
Q
What does WHMIS stand for?
A
workplace hazardous materials information system
2
Q
When and where do we need WHMIS andwho should know?
A
- always
- every workplace in Canada-everyone
3
Q
Which materials does WHMIS apply to?
A
all materials except consumer products
4
Q
What are the 4 components of WHMIS?
A
- educating the workers
- labelling (supplier and workplace)
- classification and symbols
- material safety data sheets (MSDS)
5
Q
Why do we need WHMIS symbols?
A
to help recognize hazards quickly
6
Q
What 8 components does MSDS include?
A
- product information
- hazardous ingredients
- physical data-fire and explosive hazard data
- health hazard data
- reactivity data
- spill or leak exposure
- protection equipment information
7
Q
What does HHPS stand for?
A
hazardous household product symbol
8
Q
an upside down (inverted) triangle means what is dangerous?
A
the container
9
Q
an octagon means what is dangerous?
A
the product
