WHMIS, Lab Safety & Equipment

Question 1

Science refers to:

Answer 1

a system of acquiring knowledge. This system uses observation and experimental to describe and explain natural phenomena.

Question 2

What does WHMIS stand for

Answer 2

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

Question 3

What’s the name of number 1and risks

Answer 3

Compressed Gas
Could explode due to pressure if heated or dropped

Question 4

What’s the name of number 2 and risks

Answer 4

Flame and combustible material
May ignite without warning

Question 5

What’s the name of number 3 and risks

Answer 5

Poisonous and affections material causing immediate and serious toxic effect.
May be fatal if swallowed or inhaled
May absorb through skin

Question 6

What’s the name of number 4 and risks

Answer 6

Corrosion
Can cause eye and skin irritation on contact
Can cause burns or tissue damage after long periods of contact

Question 7

What’s the name of number 5 and risks

Answer 7

Dangerously Reactive material
May react with water
May explode if exposed to heat

Question 8

What’s the name of number 6 and risks

Answer 8

Biohazardous Infectious
May cause severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock)
Includes viruses, moulds, bacteria, and parasites

Question 9

What’s the name of number 7 and risks

Answer 9

Oxidizing Material
May cause skin and eye burns
Increased fire and explosion hazards

Question 10

What’s the name of number 8 and risks

Answer 10

Poisonous and infectious material causing other toxic effect.
May cause death or permanent injury
May cause cancer
May cause allergic reactions