5 Questions
Which of the following is the correct definition of WHMIS?
A system used to communicate hazards about controlled substances in Canada
What does the flame pictogram in WHMIS represent?
Fire hazards
Which of the following is NOT represented by a WHMIS pictogram?
Damage to aquatic environments
What is the purpose of the skull & crossbones pictogram in WHMIS?
To represent death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts
What is the definition of matter?
Everything in the universe that has mass and takes up space
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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