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Which of the following is the correct definition of WHMIS?

  • A system used to communicate hazards about controlled substances worldwide
  • A system used to communicate hazards about controlled substances in Canada (correct)
  • A system used to communicate hazards about controlled substances in the United States
  • A system used to communicate hazards about controlled substances in Europe
  • What does the flame pictogram in WHMIS represent?

  • Gases under pressure
  • Oxidizing hazards
  • Fire hazards (correct)
  • Explosions and reactivity hazards
  • Which of the following is NOT represented by a WHMIS pictogram?

  • Death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts
  • Suspected of causing serious health effects
  • Corrosive damage to metals, skin, and eyes
  • Damage to aquatic environments (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the skull & crossbones pictogram in WHMIS?

    <p>To represent death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of matter?

    <p>Everything in the universe that has mass and takes up space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

    • WHMIS is a national hazard communication standard in Canada for the safe handling, use, storage, disposal, and transportation of hazardous products.

    WHMIS Pictograms

    • The flame pictogram represents flammability hazards, indicating that the substance can catch fire or ignite.

    WHMIS Pictograms (Exceptions)

    • There is no WHMIS pictogram representing radioactive hazards.

    WHMIS Pictograms (Skull & Crossbones)

    • The skull and crossbones pictogram indicates acute toxicity, representing a high level of toxicity that can cause severe illness or death from a single exposure.

    Scientific Definitions

    • Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space, and can exist in solid, liquid, or gaseous states.

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