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Chemical Hazards are identified by these WHMIS symbols.
SYMBOLS RISKS PRECAUTIONS

 




Class A | Compressed Gas               Class A | Compressed Gas

MATERIALS WHICH ARE NORMALLY GASEOUS KEPT IN A PRESSURIZED CONTAINER.

 

  • • Could explode due to pressure.
  • • Could explode if heated or dropped.
  • • Possible hazard from both the force of explosion and the release of contents.

ENSURE CONTAINER IS ALWAYS SECURED.

 

 

  • • Store in appropriate designated areas.
  • • Do not drop or allow to fall.

 




CLASS B | Flammable and Combustible Material               Class B | Flammable and Combustible Material

MATERIALS WHICH WILL CONTINUE TO BURN AFTER BEING EXPOSED TO A FLAME OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCE.

 

  • • May ignite spontaneously.
  • • May be a material which will release flammable products if allowed to degrade or when exposed to water.

STORE IN PROPERLY DESIGNATED AREAS WORK IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.



  • • Avoid heating.
  • • Avoid sources of sparks / flames.
  • • Ensure electrical sources are safe.

 




CLASS B | Flammable and Combustible Material               Class C | Oxidizing Material

MATERIALS WHICH CAN CAUSE OTHER MATERIALS TO BURN OR SUPPORT COMBUSTION..

 

  • • Increase fire and explosion hazard.
  • • May cause combustibles to explode or react violently.

STORE IN AREAS AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES WEAR BODY, HAND, FACE AND EYE PROTECTION.



  • • Store in proper containers which will not rust or oxidize.

 




CLASS B | Flammable and Combustible Material               Materials with Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects

POISONS / POTENTIALLY FATAL MATERIALS WHICH CAUSE IMMEDIATE AND SEVERE HARM..

 

  • • May be fatal if ingested or inhaled.
  • • May be absorbed through the skin.
  • • Small volumes have a toxic effect.

AVOID BREATHING DUST OR VAPOURS AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES.



  • • Wear protective clothing which is effective against fumes and vapours.
  • • Wear face and eye protection.
  • • Work in well ventilated areas and wear breathing protection.

 




CLASS B | Flammable and Combustible Material               Class D2 | Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects

MATERIALS WHICH HAVE HARMFUL EFFECTS AFTER REPEATED EXPOSURES OR OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME..

 

  • • May cause death or permanent injury.
  • • May cause birth defects or sterility.
  • • May cause cancer.
  • • May be sensitizer causing allergies.

WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.



  • • Store in appropriate designated areas.
  • • Avoid direct contact.
  • • Use hand, body, face and eye protection.
  • • Ensure respiratory and body protection is appropriate for the specific hazard.

 




CLASS B | Flammable and Combustible Material               Class D3 | Biohazardous Infectious Material

INFECTIOUS AGENTS OR A BIOLOGICAL TOXIN CAUSING A SERIOUS DISEASE OR DEATH..

 

  • • May cause anaphylactic shock.
  • • Includes Viruses, Yeasts, Moulds, Bacteria and Parasites which affect humans.
  • • Includes fluids containing toxic products.
  • • Includes cellular components.

SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED WORK IN DESIGNATED BIOLOGICAL AREAS WITH APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS.



  • • Avoid forming aerosols.
  • • Avoid breathing vapours.
  • • Avoid contamination of people/area.
  • • Store only in special designated areas.

 




CLASS B | Flammable and Combustible Material               Class E | Corrosive Material

MATERIALS WHICH REACT WITH METALS AND LIVING TISSUE..

 

  • • Eye and skin irritation on exposure.
  • • Severe burns/tissue damage on longer exposure.
  • • Lung damage if inhaled.
  • • May cause blindness if eyes contacted.
  • • Environmental damage from fumes .

WEAR BODY, FACE AND EYE PROTECTION USE BREATHING APPARATUS.



  • • Ensure protective equipment is appropriate.
  • • Work in well ventilated area.
  • • Avoid contamination of people/area.
  • • Avoid all direct body contact.
  • • Use appropriate storage containers and ensure proper non-venting closures.

 




CLASS B | Flammable and Combustible Material               Class E | Dangerously Reactive Material

MATERIALS WHICH MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED REACTIONS..

 

  • • May react with water.
  • • May be chemically unstable.
  • • May explode if exposed to shock or heat.
  • • May release toxic or flammable vapours.
  • • May vigorously polymerize.
  • • May burn unexpectedly.

HANDLE WITH CARE AVOIDING VIBRATION, SHOCKS AND SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES.



  • • Store in appropriate containers.
  • • Ensure storage containers are sealed.
  • • Store and work in designated areas.