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Which of the following is the correct definition of WHMIS?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of the skull & crossbones pictogram in WHMIS?
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What is the definition of matter?
What is the definition of matter?
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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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Test your knowledge on WHMIS and workplace hazardous materials information systems in Canada. Learn about key facts, pictograms, and hazards associated with controlled substances.
