Whmis, Hhps And Ghs Symbols Flashcards

Health Hazard - serious (new GHS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ carcinogen (example is arsenic or inhaled asbestos)Ã¢Â–Â¹ mutagenicityÃ¢Â–Â¹ reproductive toxicityÃ¢Â–Â¹ respiratory sensitizerÃ¢Â–Â¹ target organ toxicityÃ¢Â–Â¹ aspiration toxicityThese materials may cause serious health effects after repeated exposure or over a long period of time (organ damage, birth defects, cancer ... )Avoid direct contact. Wear protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection. Wash hands immediately after use.

Flammable (new GHS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is propaneÃ¢Â–Â¹ pyrophoricsÃ¢Â–Â¹ self-heatingÃ¢Â–Â¹ emits flammable gasÃ¢Â–Â¹ self-reactivesÃ¢Â–Â¹ organic peroxidesSubstance will ignite and continue to burn if exposed to heat or flame.Avoid ignition sources and store away from sources of heat.

Health Hazard - less serious (new GHS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ irritant (skin and eye)Ã¢Â–Â¹ skin sensitizerÃ¢Â–Â¹ acute toxicity (harmful)Ã¢Â–Â¹ narcotic effectsÃ¢Â–Â¹ respiratory tract irritantÃ¢Â–Â¹ hazardous to Ozone layerThese materials may less serious health effects such as skin or eye irritation or may be harmful to organs and tissues Avoid direct contact. Wear protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection. Wash hands immediately after use.

Compressed Gas (new GHS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is an oxygen tankGas is under pressure in the tank. If the container is heated or dropped it could explode. Secure containers and store away from sources of heat.

Corrosive (new GHS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is hydrochloric acid HClÃ¢Â–Â¹ skin corrosion/burnsÃ¢Â–Â¹ eye damageÃ¢Â–Â¹ corrosive to metalsThese materials may react with metals or living tissue on contact.These materials may burn skin, eyes, or lungs on contact or over a long period of exposure.Avoid direct contact. Wear eye protection. Wear lab coats with strongly corrosive materials. Wash hands immediately after use.

Dangerously Reactive or Explosive (new GHS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is hydrazine, used in rocket fuelÃ¢Â–Â¹ another example is sodium azide, used in airbagsÃ¢Â–Â¹ explosivesÃ¢Â–Â¹ self-reactivesÃ¢Â–Â¹ organic peroxidesThese materials are unstable and/or may explode or react violently and uncontrollably if dropped, shaken, heated, put under pressure, or added to water.Use extreme care when using.

Oxidizer (new GHS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ may cause or intensify firesÃ¢Â–Â¹ example is ozoneThe substance may release oxygen which makes materials burn faster and more vigorously.Store away from flammable and combustible materials.

Environmental Hazard (new GHS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ aquatic toxicityThese materials may cause damage if accidentally released into the environment especially in lakes and rivers. This symbol is not used in Canada but may be found on important substances.Examples include toxins, acids, and bases. Use care when using to prevent accidental release and dispose of properly.

Poisonous Causing Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects (new GHS symbol) Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is carbon monoxideÃ¢Â–Â¹ fatal or toxicThese are poisonous materials which may cause serious health effects soon after exposure. May be fatal even in small doses.Wear protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection, and lab coats. Wash hands immediately after use.

Poisonous Causing Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects (old WHMIS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is carbon monoxideÃ¢Â–Â¹ fatal or toxicThese are poisonous materials which may cause serious health effects soon after exposure. May be fatal even in small doses.Wear protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection, and lab coats. Wash hands immediately after use.

5g. Poisonous Causing Other Toxic Effects (old WHMIS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is asbestosPoisonous substancesEffects not always quick, may cause cancer, allergies, reproductive problems, sensitivity, etc Or effects are immediate but temporary

Biohazardous Infectious Material (old WHMIS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is HIV AIDS virusThese materials involve organisms or toxins that may cause infectious disease or illness.Avoid direct contact. Wear protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection. Wash hands immediately after use.

Flammable and Combustible Material (old WHMIS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is propane tankSubstance will ignite and continue to burn if exposed to heat or flame.Avoid ignition sources and store away from sources of heat.Catches fire suddenly and will continue to burn after being exposed to flame or other ignition source

Oxidizing Material (old WHMIS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is ozoneThe substance may release oxygen which makes materials burn faster and more vigorously.Store away from flammable and combustible materials.Can cause other materials to burn, feed a fire and make it larger or support combustion

Corrosive Material (old WHMIS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is hydrochloric acid HCLThese materials may react with metals or living tissue on contact.These materials may burn skin, eyes, or lungs on contact or over a long period of exposure.Avoid direct contact. Wear eye protection. Wear lab coats with strongly corrosive materials. Wash hands immediately after use.Materials which react with metal and living tissue- burns skins and eyes and harmful if breathed

Dangerously Reactive Material (old WHIMS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is hydrazineThese materials may explode or react violently and uncontrollably if dropped, shaken, heated, put under pressure, or added to water.Use extreme care when using. Materials which may have unexpected reactions- explodes or gives off dangerous vapours

Compressed gas (old WHMIS symbol)Ã¢Â–Â¹ example is oxygenContents under pressureIf the container is heated or dropped it could explodeSecure containers and store away from sources of heat.Gaseous materials kept in a pressurized container- takes off like a rocket if dropped, heated or crushed

Hazardous Household Product Symbols

HHPS

Dangerously Poisonous

Dangerously Flammable

Dangerously Explosive

Dangerously Corrosive

Warning Poisonous

Warning Flammable

Warning Explosive

Warning Corrosive

Caution Poisonous

Caution Flammable

Caution Explosive

Caution Corrosive

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS

Dangerous

Warning

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS

- ingestion- inhalation- absorption through skin

What are the 3 ways that a hazardous material can enter the body?

- degree of risk/hazard (ie. caution, warning or danger)- type of hazard (eg. flammable, corrosive, etc)

What 2 pieces of information does each HHPS tell you?

Increasing # of sides means increasing degree of hazard/risk

What does an increasing number of sides mean for an HHPS (i.e. triangle, diamond, octagon)?