Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Image: A long cylinder shaped object with a narrow end. (compressed gas)
Image: Flames. (flammable and combustible material)
Image: A circle with flames around the top. (oxidizing material)
Image: Two tubes of liquid. One being poured on an object and the other on a hand, both with negative results. (corrosive material)
Image: A bold letter R with a tube in front of it, and lines shooting from the top. (dangerously reactive material) Image: The biohazard symbol. Three connected semi-circles, with a small triangle in the center, and small lines in the center of each circle. (biohazardous infectious material)
Image: A skull with crossbones. (poisonous and infectious material causing immediate and serious toxic effects)
Image: A T-like symbol with a dot under it. (poisonous and infectious material causing other toxic effects)
Hazardous Household Product Symbols (HHPS)
Symbol: An upside-down triangle. Inside it is a broken object with lines and debris shooting from it.
Danger: Explosive: This container can explode if it is heated or punctured.
Symbol: An octagon. Inside is a hand inside a jar of liquid showing the skeleton of the portion of the hand submerged in the liquid.
Danger: Corrosive: This product will burn skin or eyes on contact, or throat and stomach if swallowed.
Symbol: An octagon. Inside are flames.
Danger: Flammable: This product, or its fumes, will catch fire easily if exposed to heat, flames, or sparks.
Symbol: An octagon. Inside is a skull with crossbones.
Danger: Poisonous- Licking, eating, drinking, or sometimes smelling, this product is likely to cause illness or death.
Practise Safe Science in the Classroom
Be safe science ready.
- Come prepared with your textbook, notebook, pencil, and anything else you need.
- Tell your teacher about any allergies or medical problems.
- Keep yourself and your work area tidy and clean. Keep aisles clear.
- Keep your clothing and hair out of the way. Roll up your sleeves, tuck in loose clothing, and tie back loose hair. Remove any loose jewellery.
- Wear closed shoes (not sandals).
- Do not wear contact lenses while doing investigations.
- Read all written instructions carefully before you start an activity or investigation.
Follow instructions.
- Do not enter a laboratory unless a teacher is present, or you have permission to do so.
- Listen to your teacher's directions. Read written instructions. Follow them carefully.
- Ask your teacher for directions if you are not sure what to do.
- Wear eye protection or other safety equipment when instructed by your teacher.
- Never change anything, or start an activity or investigation on your own, without your teacher's approval.
- Get your teacher's approval before you start an investigation that you have designed yourself.
Act responsibly.
- Pay attention to your own safety and the safety of others.
- Know the location of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information, exits, and all safety equipment, such as the first aid kit, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, and eyewash station.
- Alert your teacher immediately if you see a safety hazard, such as broken glass, a spill, or unsafe behaviour.
- Stand while handling equipment and materials.
- Avoid sudden or rapid motion in the laboratory, especially near chemicals or sharp instruments.
- Never eat, drink, or chew gum in the laboratory.
- Do not taste, touch, or smell any substance in the laboratory unless your teacher asks you to do so.
- Clean up and put away any equipment after you are finished.
- Wash your hands with soap and water at the end of each activity or investigation.
Image: A long cylinder shaped object with a narrow end. (compressed gas)
Image: Flames. (flammable and combustible material)
Image: A circle with flames around the top. (oxidizing material)
Image: Two tubes of liquid. One being poured on an object and the other on a hand, both with negative results. (corrosive material)
Image: A bold letter R with a tube in front of it, and lines shooting from the top. (dangerously reactive material)
Image: The biohazard symbol. Three connected semi-circles, with a small triangle in the center, and small lines in the center of each circle.
(biohazardous infectious material)
Image: A skull with crossbones. (poisonous and infectious material causing immediate and serious toxic effects)
Image: A T-like symbol with a dot under it. (poisonous and infectious material causing other toxic effects)
Hazardous Household Product Symbols (HHPS)
Symbol: An upside-down triangle. Inside it is a broken object with lines and debris shooting from it.
Danger: Explosive: This container can explode if it is heated or punctured.
Symbol: An octagon. Inside is a hand inside a jar of liquid showing the skeleton of the portion of the hand submerged in the liquid.
Danger: Corrosive: This product will burn skin or eyes on contact, or throat and stomach if swallowed.
Symbol: An octagon. Inside are flames.
Danger: Flammable: This product, or its fumes, will catch fire easily if exposed to heat, flames, or sparks.
Symbol: An octagon. Inside is a skull with crossbones.
Danger: Poisonous- Licking, eating, drinking, or sometimes smelling, this product is likely to cause illness or death.
Practise Safe Science in the Classroom
Be safe science ready.
- Come prepared with your textbook, notebook, pencil, and anything else you need.
- Tell your teacher about any allergies or medical problems.
- Keep yourself and your work area tidy and clean. Keep aisles clear.
- Keep your clothing and hair out of the way. Roll up your sleeves, tuck in loose clothing, and tie back loose hair. Remove any loose jewellery.
- Wear closed shoes (not sandals).
- Do not wear contact lenses while doing investigations.
- Read all written instructions carefully before you start an activity or investigation.
Follow instructions.
- Do not enter a laboratory unless a teacher is present, or you have permission to do so.
- Listen to your teacher's directions. Read written instructions. Follow them carefully.
- Ask your teacher for directions if you are not sure what to do.
- Wear eye protection or other safety equipment when instructed by your teacher.
- Never change anything, or start an activity or investigation on your own, without your teacher's approval.
- Get your teacher's approval before you start an investigation that you have designed yourself.
Act responsibly.
- Pay attention to your own safety and the safety of others.
- Know the location of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information, exits, and all safety equipment, such as the first aid kit, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, and eyewash station.
- Alert your teacher immediately if you see a safety hazard, such as broken glass, a spill, or unsafe behaviour.
- Stand while handling equipment and materials.
- Avoid sudden or rapid motion in the laboratory, especially near chemicals or sharp instruments.
- Never eat, drink, or chew gum in the laboratory.
- Do not taste, touch, or smell any substance in the laboratory unless your teacher asks you to do so.
- Clean up and put away any equipment after you are finished.
- Wash your hands with soap and water at the end of each activity or investigation.