Name that Pictogram 1
Exploding Bomb: name one characteristic & one precaution
Gas Cylinder: Name one characteristic & one precaution
Gas under Pressure
Precautions: Handle with care, store in a designated area, keep away from heat .
What is the goal of WHMIS?
To reduce injury & illness in the lab
What are the 3 components of WHMIS?
Labels Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Education
What are the two types of hazards?
Physical & Health
Health Hazard: name one characteristic & one precaution
Precautions: Handle with care, avoid contact, use proper protective equipment, use in well ventilated area, wash immediately on contact, store in designated area.
Skull & Crossbones: Name one characteristic & one precaution
Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
Precautions: Handle with care, avoid contact, use proper protective equipment, use in well ventilated area, wash immediately on contact, store in designated area
True or False: WHMIS is used globally.
False - WHMIS is used across Canada
True or False: The employees make the SDS documents
False: the suppliers do!
What are the two categories of health effects & describe each.
Acute (quick) & Chronic (slow)
Flame: name one characteristic & one precaution
Biohazardous Infectious Material: name one characteristic and once precaution
Precautions: Handle with care – avoid contamination, use in designate areas, use protective equipment
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
True or False: A high category number means high hazard.
False - category 1 is the most hazardous!
Corrosion: name one characteristic & one precaution
- Corrosive to metals
- Skin corrosive
- Serious eye damage
- Precautions: Avoid skin or eye contact, use proper protective equipment, wash immediately on contact, store in designated areas
Fish Dead by Tree: name one characteristic & one precaution
Hazardous to aquatic environment
Precautions: Avoid release to the environment. Immediately report leaks, spills or failures of the safety equipment (e.g. ventilation system). Recycle and reuse the product, if possible. Properly dispose of the product and its container as hazardous waste – do not dump them down the drain, on the ground, or into any body of water. Prevent the product from contaminating groundwater, surface waters, and the sewer system.
When was WHMIS created?
1988!
How many SDS categories are there?
16
Name the 4 routes of entry for hazardous materials.
Inhalation
Ingestion
Absorption
Injection
Flame over Circle: name one characteristic & one precaution
- Oxidizing (liquids, solids, gases)
- Precautions: Keep away from sources of ignition, wear eye or face shields, gloves or other protective clothing as required, keep away from flammable & combustible material
Exclamation Mark: name one characteristic & one precaution
Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapours, or spray. Keep work surfaces clean. Wipe up spills. Prevent accumulation of dust or other forms of residue. Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear eye or face protection, protective gloves or protective clothing, as required.
Who is responsible for WHMIS?
Supplier Employers Employees
Name 3 of the SDS categories.
Identification
Hazard Identification
Composition/Ingredients
First Aid Measures
Fire Fighting Measures
Accident Release Measures
Handling & Storage
Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Physical & Chemical Properties
Stability & Reactivity
Toxicology Information
Ecological Information
Disposal Considerations
Transport Information
Regulatory Information
Other Information
Name 3 best lab practices for safety
Wearing eye protection
no eating or drinking in the lab
wash your hands before leaving
read the chemical labels
listen to your teacher