WHMIS- RD Flashcards
What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
What information would you find on a WHMIS label?
Name of chemical WHMIS Hazard Symbol Risks & Precautions
First –Aid Supplier’s Name & Address Reference to MSDS Sheet
Explain why all products and chemicals don’t have WHMIS labels.
Not all chemicals cause harm; only those that cause harm are WHMIS controlled products
What kind of information would be found on a MSDS Sheet?
Product Information Hazardous Ingredients Physical Data
Fire & Explosive Hazard Reactivity Data Toxicological Properties
Preventive Measures First Aid Date Made & Contact Info
Symbol name - Gas Cylinder
Hazard: Gas Under Pressure
Example: Oxygen tanks
Symbol name : Flame
Hazard: Flammable, Self-Reactive, Pyrophoric, Self-Heating,
Emits Flame in Contact with Water, Organic
Example: Peroxide Gasoline
Symbol Name:Flame over Circle
Hazzard: Oxidizer
Example: Chlorine
Symbol name: Skull & Crossbones
Hazard: Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
Example: Gopher Poisoning
Symbol name: Exclamation Mark
Hazard: Irritation (skin or eyes), Skin Sensitization, Acute Toxicity(harmful), Specific Target Organ Toxicity
(drowsiness/dizziness/respiratory irritation)
Example: Chloroform
Symbol name: Biohazardous
Hazard: Biohazardous Infectious Materials
Example: HIV/Viruses/Molds
Symbol name: Corrosion
Hazard: Serious Eye Damage, Skin Corrosion, Corrosive to Metals
Examples: Sulfuric Acid/Bleach
Symbol name: Exploding Bomb
Hazard: Explosive, Self-Reactive (severe), Organic Peroxide (severe)
Example: Copper/Mercury
Explosive under shock
Symbol name: Health hazard
Hazard: Carcinogenic, Respiratory Sensitization, Reproductive Toxicity, Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Germ Cell
Mutagenicity, Aspiration Hazard
example: Formaldehyde
Symbol name: Enviroment
Hazard: Aquatic Toxicity
example: Oil Tailing Ponds
