Topic 1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is WHMIS, and what does it stand for?
- WHMIS provides information about how to store, handle, and dispose chemicals found in the workplace.
- WHMIS stands for “Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System”
What are the 3 main chemical hazards?
- Flammability
- Reactivity
- Health
What does the exploding bomb look like, and what is it for?
- It looks like a paint splatter
- It is for explosive or reactive hazards
What does the Gas cylinder look like, and what is it for?
- It looks like a cylinder
- It is for gases under pressure
What does the Health hazard look like, and what is it for?
- It looks like a person with a hole in the chest.
- It is for hazards that may cause or suspect of causing serious health effects.
What does the Flame look like, and what it is for?
- It looks like a flame
- It is for fire hazards
What does the Corrosive look like, and what is it for?
- It looks like a liquid pouring on to someone’s hand.
- It is for corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin and eyes.
What does the Exclamation mark look like, and what is it for?
- It looks like a exclamation mark
- It is for hazards that may cause less serious health effects or damage to the ozone layer.
What does the Flame over circle look like, and what is it for?
- It looks like a flame on top of a circle.
- It is for oxidizing hazards.
What does the Skull and Crossbones look like, and what is it for?
- Is looks like a skull and crossbones.
- It is for hazards that can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts.
What does the Environment look like, and what is it for?
- It looks like a dead tree with a fish
- It is for hazards that may cause damage to the aquatic environment.
What does the Biohazardous Infectious Materials look like, and what is it for?
- It looks like three C’s back to back
- It is for organisms or toxins that can cause disease in people or animals.
What is HHPS, and what does it stand for.
- HHPS is for household hazards.
- It stands for Hazardous Household Products Symbols”
What are the 3 HHPS symbols, and what are there colors and shapes?
- Danger
- Stop sign, red - Warning
- Diamond, orange - Caution
- Triangle, yellow
What is MSDS, and what does it stand for?
- MSDS is additional detailed information about each chemical, including its physical and chemical properties, safe handling, first aid, and disposal procedures.
- MSDS stand for “Material Safety Data Sheet”
What are the 7 main lab safety practices?
- Always wear a lab apron and safety glasses during lab procedures
- Tie back loose hair and clothing
- Know the location of a eyewash station
- Wear gloves when needed
- Read the instructions before any procedure
- Never eat or drink in the lab
- Dispose and clean glassware properly after each lab
