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Dangerous Throughout Canada, standard symbols are used to identify ___________ materials. The ______________________ _____________________________ (________)

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1 dangerous Throughout Canada, standard symbols are used to identify ___________ materials. The ______________________ _____________________________ (________) has produced symbols for such workplaces as science laboratories. These are known as WHMIS symbols. The WHMIS set of symbols provides warnings about the possible ________ of using a product and the necessary safety ____________ to take when using it. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS hazards precautions

2 SymbolSymbol Means… - It is a gas kept under __________ - ______ may cause the container to _________ - A drop or impact may cause the container to explode pressure Heat explode You Should… - Ensure container is always ________ - Handle with _____; do not drop - Keep away from heat or potential sources of ________ - Store in a designated area secured care ignition

3 SymbolSymbol Means… - A potential _____ hazard - May ______ at relatively _____ temperature - ________, ______ or _________ could _______ it - May burst into flame ________________ in _____ or release a flammable gas on contact with _______ fire burnlow Sparksflame friction ignite spontaneously air water You Should… - Keep material away from _____ sources and other combustible materials - Never smoke when working with or near the material - Store in a _____, fire-proof area heat cool

4 SymbolSymbol Means… - A _____ or ___________ risk near flammable or combustible material fire - May burn _____ or ______ in contact explosion skineyes You Should… - Keep material away from combustible materials and store in designated areas - Keep the material away from sources of ignition - Never smoke when working near the material - Wear proper ___________ equipment, including eye, face, and hand protection and protective clothing protective

5 SymbolSymbol Means… - Causes severe ____ and _____ irritation upon contact - Causes severe _______________ with prolonged contact - May be harmful if inhaled skin eye tissue damage You Should… - Keep containers tightly closed - Avoid skin and eye contact by wearing all necessary protective equipment, including eye, face, and hand protection and protective clothing - Avoid inhaling by using in ________________ areas only and/or wearing the proper respiratory equipment well-ventilated

6 SymbolSymbol Means… - Potentially _________________ substance fatal poisonous - Fatal or cause _____________________ if it is inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin - May _____ skin or eyes on contact permanent damage burn You Should… - Handle the material with extreme ________ - Avoid contact with the skin or eyes and use proper protective clothing - Avoid inhaling by working in well-ventilated areas and/or wearing respiratory equipment - _______ and shower thoroughly after usage - Store in designated areas only caution Wash

7 SymbolSymbol Means… - Poisonous but ____ immediately dangerous to health - May cause death or permanent damage as a result of repeated exposure over time - May be a ____________ - May be a __________ causing ________ reaction - May cause _______ - May cause _____________ or sterility not cancer skin irritant sensitizer allergic birth defects You Should… - Avoid skin and eye contact by wearing all protective equipment necessary including eye, face, and hand protection, and protective clothing - Avoid inhaling by working in well-ventilated area and/or using respiratory equipment - Store in designated areas

8 SymbolSymbol Means… - May cause a serious disease resulting in ________ or ______ illness death You Should… - Take every measure to avoid contamination - Handle the material only when fully protected by the proper, designated equipment - Handle the material in designated places only

9 SymbolSymbol Means… - Very _________ - May react with ______ to release a _____ or flammable gas - May explode as a result of ______, friction or increase in temperature - Undergoes vigorous polymerization - May explode if heated when in a _______ container unstable water toxic shock closed You Should… - Keep material away from heat - Open containers carefully; do not drop - Store the material in a designated cool, flame-proof area


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