Chaper 1.1 Flashcards
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what is a WHMIS symbol ?
A WHMIS symbol can identify the type of hazards associated with a chemical substance.
describe what happened with the exploding bomb symbol?
for explosions or reactivity hazards.
describe what happens with the flame symbol
for fire hazards
what happens with the flame over circle symbol
for oxidizing hazards
what happens with the gas cylinder symbol
for gases under pressure
what happens with the corrosion symbol
for corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin and eyes.
what happens with the skull and crossbones symbol
can cause death or toxicity with short exposure of small amounts.
What happens with the health hazards symbol
may cause or suspected of causing serious health hazards.
what happens with the exclamation mark symbol
may cause less serious health effects or damage the ozone layer.
what happens with the environment symbol
may cause damage to the aquatic environment
what happens with the biohazardous infectious material symbol
for organisms or toxins that can cause disease in people or animals.
What is an SDS?
Provides more detailed information than WHMIS.
Each chemical substance has an SDS. This tells you important things like:
-Health risks of exposure.
-Personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear when handling it
-First aid procedures
-How to store and dispose of it properly
