WHMIS

• The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

  (WHMIS) is a comprehensive system for providing health and

  safety information for chemicals in the workplace
• Flame: fire hazard and can ignite easily.

  • Precautions:
  • keep products away from heat, hot surfaces, or open flames
  • do not smoke in close proximity
  • use only in well-ventilated areas
• Corrosion: can damage or destroy metals. It can cause bodily damage including burns, scarring, vision loss, etc.

  • Precautions:
  • wear protective equipment
  • inspect for leaks or damages
  • wash your hand thoroughly
  • NEVER mix with hot water
• Biohazardous Infectious Materials: can cause infection or disease in humans or animals.

  • Precautions:
  • only handled by workers who have received speciliazed training
  • use ultraviolet light for disinfection
• Exclamation Mark: cause less serious health effects (eye irritation, skin allergy reactions, etc.). Also indicates the substance may damage the ozone layer.

  • Precautions: