Science 10 - Safety Test: Household Chemicals

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing hazard symbols, border frames, and signal words for the Science 10 WHMIS safety test.

Explosive

A hazard designation indicating that its container can explode if heated or punctured.

Corrosive

A hazard designation indicating that the product can burn skin and eyes, and damage throat or stomach (IF SWALLOWED).

Flammable

A hazard designation indicating that the product or its fumes will catch fire easily.

Poison

A hazard designation indicating that if licked, swallowed or even breathed you can become really sick or die.

Triangle Frame

A frame symbol signifying that the container itself is dangerous.

Octagon Frame

A frame symbol signifying that the content inside the container is dangerous.

what does CAUTION mean

A hazard signal word indicating that exposure can result in temporary injury (maybe death in extreme exposure).

what does DANGER mean

A hazard signal word indicating that exposure can cause temporary or permanent injury or death.

what does EXTREME DANGER mean

A hazard signal word indicating that low exposure/amounts to the product may cause death or serious injury.