Symbols & Meanings
What does the flame symbol mean?
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
What two things must always be on a WHMIS label?
Product name and hazard symbols.
You see a symbol with a skull. What should you do first?
Back away and check the SDS.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What does the exclamation mark symbol warn you about?
May cause less serious health effects.
Which section of the SDS lists first-aid measures
Section 4
What's the difference between supplier and workplace labels?
Supplier has full info; workplace may be simplified.
A coworker spills bleach. What symbol might be on that container?
Corrosion symbol.
Name two types of PPE used for chemical protection.
Gloves, goggles.
Which symbol represents gases under pressure?
Gas cylinder.
Section 7
True or False: Labels must always be in both English and French.
True.
You feel dizzy after using a cleaner. Which symbol might it have?
Health hazard or exclamation mark.
Why should you tie back long hair when working with chemicals?
To prevent contact with hazardous materials.
What symbol means "may explode if heated"?
Exploding bomb.
What section tells you what to do in case of fire?
Section 5
Why must WHMIS labels be easy to read?
So users understand hazards quickly.
You accidentally mixed two cleaners and they released gas. Which symbol fits?
Corrosion or skull & crossbones.
Which PPE would you use when handling unknown powders?
Gloves, mask, goggles.
Which two symbols look similar but one means deadly and the other doesn't?
Exclamation mark vs skull and crossbones
What does Section 8 of the SDS describe?
Exposure controls and PPE
What does the hatched border on a label indicate?
It is a WHMIS label.
You get a chemical in your eyes. What do you do?
Rinse for 15 minutes, check SDS, report incident.
What's wrong with this PPE combo: flip flops, gloves, and safety glasses?
Feet are unprotected.