Science (Chemistry)

Question 1

What does HHPS stand for?

Answer 1

Hazardous Household Product Symbol

Question 2

What does WHMIS stand for?

Answer 2

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Question 3

What does MSDS stand for?

Answer 3

Material Safety Data Sheets

Question 4

How do we know when a product is safe to use?

Answer 4

Many products are useful in the home and industry, such as cleaners, lubricants, and paints. If they are used properly they are very helpful. Products have labels and symbols we need to follow and understand.

Question 5

How do we know how dangerous a product is based on an HHPS symbol?

Answer 5

We need to look at the shape of each symbol.
Octagon is a danger
Square is a warning
Triangle is a caution

Question 6

What are HHPS symbols used for?

Answer 6

These are used for products in the home.

Question 7

How do WHMIS help you?

Answer 7

WHMIS symbols help you determine how to handle or dispose of a material safely.

Question 8

Which WHMIS symbol shows the dangers of uncontrolled release, suffocation, and frostbite.

Answer 8

Compressed Gas

Question 9

What are some examples of a Compressed Gas?

Answer 9

1. Oxygen
2. Propane
3. Helium

Question 10

Which WHMIS symbol shows the dangers of fire and explosion.

Answer 10

Flammable and Combustible Material

Question 11

Compressed Gas

Answer 11

Gas at normal room temperature and pressure is contained under pressure (usually in a cylinder).

Question 12

What are some examples of a Flammable and Combustible Material?

Answer 12

1. Diesel fuel
2. Kerosene
3. Gasoline
4. Magnesium
5. Wood and Paper

Question 13

Flammable and Combustible Material

Answer 13

Solids, liquids, and gases that are capable of catching fire in the presence of a spark or open flame.

Question 14

Oxidizing Materials

Answer 14

Chemicals that decompose readily to supply oxygen. They increase the risk of fire if they come in contact with Flammable of Combustible Materials.

Question 15

Which WHMIS symbol intensify fires and explosions?

Answer 15

Oxidizing Materials

Question 16

What are some examples of Oxidizing Materials?

Answer 16

1. Ozone
2. Nitrogen dioxide
3. Peroxide

Question 17

Poisonous Materials OR Deadly Materials

Answer 17

These are materials that can cause death or injury because of very small amounts and have immediate serious toxic effects.

Question 18

What are examples if Deadly Materials?

Answer 18

1. Carbon Monoxide
2. Cyanide
3. Hydrogen sulfide

Question 19

Infectious Materials OR Toxic Materials

Answer 19

These can have long-term health problems and are life threatening.

Question 20

What are examples of Toxic Materials?

Answer 20

1. Asbestos
2. Ammonia
3. Mercury

Question 21

Biological Hazard OR Bio-hazardous Infections

Answer 21

Organisms or toxins produced, that cause disease in people or animals such as Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites.

Question 22

What are examples of Biological Hazards?

Answer 22

1. Hepatitis
2. AIDS/HIV
3. TB
4. Salmonella

Question 23

Corrosive Materials

Answer 23

Cause permanent and severe burns to the skin and other tissues

Question 24

Which WHMIS symbol shows the dangers of corrosion of metals and severe burns in human tissue?

Answer 24

Corrosive Materials

Question 25

What are examples of Corrosive Materials?

Answer 25

1. Hydrochloric Acid | 2. Sulfuric acid

Question 26

What does a WHMIS label contain?

Answer 26

1. Risks 2. Conditions 3. First Aid instructions 4. Company and their contacts

Question 27

What does an MSDS label contain?

Answer 27

1. Contains more information than WHMIS label 2. Tells me what the hazards are 3. How to use the product safely 4. What to expect if the recommendations are not followed 5. What to do if accidents occur

Question 28

What are the four HHPS symbols

Answer 28

1. Flammable 2. Toxic or Deadly 3. Corrosive 4. Explosive