Safety

Objects with WHMIS symbols

100

If you go to a new years celebration the fireworks set off may have this WHMIS symbol on them.

Exploding Bomb

200

Have you ever accidentally got a small cut? If you have you may have noticed rubbing alcohol has this WHMIS symbol on it.

Flammable

300

Bleach has many purposes and is used often. But it can be quite dangerous. For this reason you can find what WHMIS symbol on it?

Oxidizing

400

Propane tanks used for fun summer barbeques have this WHMIS symbol on them.

Compressed Gas

500

Drain cleaners are powerful chemicals, but they also have this WHMIS symbol on them.

Corrosive

House Hold Hazards

100

What does the triangle label mean?

If it's a triangle, it means the container is dangerous.

200

What symbol has a fire on it?

Flammable

300

What does the octagon label mean?

If it's an octagon, it means the contents are dangerous.

400

What does the corrosive symbol look like and how does is it look different from WHMIS corrosive symbol?

Corrosive

500

What does the symbol with the skull on it mean?

Poison
If you swallow, lick, or sometimes breathe in the chemical you could become very sick or die.