dangerousThroughout Canada, standard symbols are used to identify ___________ materials.

The ______________________ _____________________________ (________) has produced symbols for such workplaces as science laboratories. These are known as WHMIS symbols.

The WHMIS set of symbols provideswarnings about the possible ________ of using a product and the necessary safety ____________ to take when using it.

Workplace HazardousMaterials Information SystemWHMIS

hazards

precautions

Symbol Symbol Means…

- It is a gas kept under __________

- ______ may cause the container to _________

- A drop or impact may cause the container to explode

pressure

Heat explode

You Should…

- Ensure container is always ________

- Handle with _____; do not drop

- Keep away from heat or potential sources of ________

- Store in a designated area

secured

care

ignition

Symbol Symbol Means…

- A potential _____ hazard

- May ______ at relatively _____ temperature

- ________, ______ or _________ could _______ it

- May burst into flame ________________ in _____ or release a flammable gas on contact with _______

fire

burn low

Sparks flame friction ignite

spontaneously airwater

You Should…

- Keep material away from _____ sources and other combustible materials

- Never smoke when working with or near the material

- Store in a _____ , fire-proof area

heat

cool

Symbol Symbol Means…

- A _____ or ___________ risk near flammable or combustible material

fire

- May burn _____ or ______ in contact

explosion

skin eyes

You Should…

- Keep material away from combustible materials and store in designated areas- Keep the material away from sources of ignition- Never smoke when working near the material- Wear proper ___________ equipment, including eye, face, and hand protection and protective clothing

protective

Symbol Symbol Means…

- Causes severe ____ and _____ irritation upon contact

- Causes severe _______________ with prolonged contact- May be harmful if inhaled

skineye

tissue damage

You Should…

- Keep containers tightly closed

- Avoid skin and eye contact by wearing all necessary protective equipment, including eye, face, and hand protection and protective clothing- Avoid inhaling by using in ________________ areas only and/or wearing the proper respiratory equipment

well-ventilated

Symbol Symbol Means…

- Potentially _________________ substancefatal poisonous

- Fatal or cause _____________________ if it is inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin

- May _____ skin or eyes on contact

permanent damage

burn

You Should…

- Handle the material with extreme ________- Avoid contact with the skin or eyes and use proper protective clothing- Avoid inhaling by working in well-ventilated areas and/or wearing respiratory equipment- _______ and shower thoroughly after usage- Store in designated areas only

caution

Wash

Symbol Symbol Means…

- Poisonous but ____ immediately dangerous to health- May cause death or permanent damage as a result of repeated exposure over time

- May be a ____________

- May be a __________ causing ________ reaction

- May cause _______

- May cause _____________ or sterility

not

cancerskin irritant

sensitizer allergic

birth defects

You Should…

- Avoid skin and eye contact by wearing all protective equipment necessary including eye, face, and hand protection, and protective clothing

- Avoid inhaling by working in well-ventilated area and/or using respiratory equipment- Store in designated areas

Symbol Symbol Means…

- May cause a serious disease resulting in ________ or ______

illnessdeath

You Should…

- Take every measure to avoid contamination

- Handle the material only when fully protected by the proper, designated equipment- Handle the material in designated places only

Symbol Symbol Means…- Very _________

- May react with ______ to release a _____ or flammable gas

- May explode as a result of ______, friction or increase in temperature

- Undergoes vigorous polymerization

- May explode if heated when in a _______ container

unstable

water toxic

shock

closed

You Should…

- Keep material away from heat- Open containers carefully; do not drop

- Store the material in a designated cool, flame-proof area