WHMIS & PPE
Hazard Symbols
Lab Safety
Mixed bag
100

What is the purpose of WHMIS?

To keep everyone safe.

100

What symbol means it could cause a fire?

Flammable and combustible material

100

When entering the lab, what do we put on to protect our eyes?

Safety glasses

100

What does MSDS stand for?

Material Safety Data Sheets

200
What does WHMIS stand for?

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

200

What symbol would be found on a medical disposable trash bin?

Biohazardous materials (Division 3)

200

Who's responsible for lab safety?

Everyone

200

What products need to be present in order to need a MSDS available?

Chemicals

300

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment

300

What is the symbol that could cause serious chemical burns?

Corrosive material

300
How many eyewash stations do we have in the science lab?

2

300

Where does broken glass go in the lab?

Sharps bin

400

What information would you find on a WHMIS label?

Hazard symbols

400

What is the symbol has an O and a flame on top of it?

Oxidizing materials

400

What do we put test tubes in before pouring liquids in them?

Test tube rack

400

What do you do if you spill a chemical on your hands?

Wash with cold water for 15 minutes. 

500

How many WHMIS symbols are there?

8

500

A helium tank would have what symbol on it?

Compressed gas

500

If your clothing catching fire, what do you do?

Stop, drop and roll

500

Corrosive symbol