WHMIS Flashcards
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
what is a whmis
a communication system on safe use of hazardous products
GHS
the globally harmonized system
is a system to standardize chemical hazard classification and communication globally
Gas cylinder
gases under pressure
ex: oxygen tank
Flammable
these materials have the ability to catch on fire easily
ex: propane gas
oxidizers
these materials can intensify a fire
ex: hydrogen peroxide
acute toxicity
can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts
ex: carbon monoxide
health hazard
may cause or be suspected of causing serious health effects
ex: asbestos
irritants, sensitizers, and other hazards
may cause less serious health effects or damage to the ozone
ex: acids
corrosive
materials will chemical damage or destroy metals
may cause serious skin burns and eye irritation
ex: hydrochloric acid
explosive
materials that are self-reactive or can explode
ex: potassium
biohazardous infectious materials
infectious agents or a biological toxin causing a serious diease or death
