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10/14/24, 5:29 PMWHMIS Test
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What does WHMIS stand for? Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
To provide us with information about hazardous materials we may encounter in the
What is the purpose of WHMIS?
workplace
What are the 3 components of WHMIS? Labels, material safety data sheets (msds), education and training
Do all products have WHIMS labels? No because some products fall under other legislation
Technical information sheets that provide detailed hazard information on controlled
What is MSDS?
objects
What are 3 things that can be found on Hazardous ingredients, first aid measures and preparation information
MSDS?
What does HHPS stand for? Hazardous Household Product Symbols
What does the frame around the symbol Whether its the contents or the container that poses the hazard
tell us?
What do the two lights at the top of the One means the gas is on and one means the power is on
class mean?
What is the greatest danger in a high An unprepared student
school science lab?
Eye protection Must be worn at all times
Uncluttered lab bench Take away unneeded equipment, no sitting down in the lab
Poison warning No food, drinks, or gum in the lab
Smelling chemicals Only when instructed to, waft air over sample to your nose
Clothing and hair No loose clothing, long hair must be tied back
Make sure it's the right chemical, never take extra as you cannot return it to the
Chemicals
bottle, wash off chemicals with water, use safety shower and eye wash when needed
Waste chemicals Ask teacher which bin to use, occasionally may be able to flush chemicals down the
WHMIS Test
Bunsen burners Never leave unattended, follow proper procedure in lighting a Bunsen burner
Accidents Big or small report to teacher immediately, do not touch broken glass
Compressed gas Could explode if heated or dropped, store in designated areas
Flammable and combustible May ignite spontaneously, avoid heating
Oxidizing material Can cause skin or eye burns, store in proper containers which will not rust or oxidize
Poison (immediate and severe) May be fatal if ingested or inhaled, wear face and eye protection
Toxic (long term and concealed) May cause cancer or death, store in designated areas at proper accomdations
Biohazardous Infectious May cause yeasts or bacteria, avoid breathing vapors
Corrosive materials Eye and skin irritation on exposure, work in a well ventiallated area
Dangerously Reactive May burn, explode or react unexpectedly, store in proper containers
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