WHMIS symbols

Question 1

Exploding bomb symbol

Answer 1

Indicates explosion or reactivity hazards.

Question 2

Flame symbol

Answer 2

Indicates fire hazards.

Question 3

Flame over circle symbol

Answer 3

Indicates oxidizing hazards.

Question 4

Gas cylinder symbol

Answer 4

Indicates gases under pressure.

Question 5

Corrosion symbol

Answer 5

Indicates corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin and eyes.

Question 6

Skull and Crossbones symbol

Answer 6

Indicates can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts.

Question 7

Health hazard symbol

Answer 7

Indicates may cause or suspected of causing serious health effects.

Question 8

Exclamation mark symbol

Answer 8

Indicates may cause less serious health effects or damage the ozone layer.

Question 9

Environment symbol

Answer 9

Indicates may cause damage to the aquatic environment.

Environmental hazards group was not adopted in WHMIS 2015.

Question 10

Biohazardous Infectious Materials symbol

Answer 10

Indicates organisms or toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals.