WHMIS Basics
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
How many WHMIS symbols are there?
10
What should you always do before using a hazardous product?
Read the label
What PPE should you wear in a science lab?
Required PPE, could include goggles, hair tie, lab coat, closed toed shoes
Name one place where you might find hazardous products.
Home, science class, art class, garage, or garden
What is the main purpose of WHMIS?
To communicate information about hazardous products
Which symbol represents a fire hazard?
Flame
What information can a WHMIS label tell you about a product?
What the product is, its hazards, how to use it safely, emergency information, and who made/supplied it
What should you do if there is a chemical spill?
Report the spill/accident immediately
Name two hazardous products you might find at home.
Cleaners and bleach
Name two things WHMIS helps us understand or do.
Recognize dangerous products, understand hazards, handle products safely, know what to do if something goes wrong, protect ourselves and others
Which symbol warns of gases under pressure?
Gas cylinder
What does the signal word “Danger” mean?
A more serious hazard
Why should you never smell a chemical directly?
Never to smell a chemical directly; this is a classroom safety rule
What hazardous products might you find in an art class?
Paints, solvents, and adhesives
Why is WHMIS important for protecting people?
It helps people recognize hazards, understand risks, use products safely, and respond if something goes wrong
Which symbol represents corrosive damage to skin, eyes, or metals?
Corrosion
What is the difference between “Danger” and “Warning”?
“Danger” = more serious hazard; “Warning” = less serious hazard
Why should you never mix chemicals unless your teacher tells you to?
Because chemicals should only be mixed when specifically instructed by the teacher, it could create an explosion!
You are working in a garage and come across a product used for car or automotive work. Why is it important to check for WHMIS information before using it?
Because WHMIS helps you understand the product's hazards and how to use it safely
What should you do if you don't know what a hazardous product is or how to use it safely?
Do not use it.
Which symbol represents organisms or toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals?
Biohazardous Infectious Materials
What are three things a WHMIS label can tell you about a hazardous product?
What the product is, what hazards it has, and how to use it safely.
Name four classroom safety rules for working with chemicals.
Any four: listen to the teacher, read labels, wear PPE, never taste chemicals, never smell chemicals directly, keep chemicals away from food/drinks, report spills, don't mix chemicals without permission
Name five examples of hazardous products mentioned in the slideshow.
Examples include cleaners, bleach, laboratory chemicals, paints, solvents, adhesives, fuels, automotive products, fertilizers, and some pesticides.