What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
What does HHPS stand for?
Hazardous Household Product Symbol
What were WHMIS symbols created for?
It was developed to standardize labeling of dangerous materials in workplaces
What were HHPS made for?
HPPS were made to indicate exactly why and to what degree a product is dangerous, appearing on many household products
What are the three degrees of danger in HHPS?
Caution, Warning, Danger
What are the 4 types of HHPS?
Poisonous, Flammable, Explosive, Corrosive
What does the exploding bomb WHMIS sign mean?
Explosion or reactivity hazards
What does the flame WHMIS sign mean?
Fire hazzard
What does the flame over circle WHMIS sign mean?
oxidizing hazard
What does the gas cylinder WHMIS sign mean?
gasses under pressure
What does the corrosion WHMIS sign mean?
corrosive
What does the skulls and crossbones WHMIS sign mean?
death or toxicity
What does the health hazard WHMIS sign mean?
serious health effects
What does the exclamation mark WHMIS sign mean?
less serious health effects
What does the environment WHMIS sign mean?
damage to aquatic environments
What does the biohazardous infectious materials WHMIS sign mean?
toxins that can cause diseases
