Whmis

2015 WHMIS symbols

Exploding Bomb

For explosion or reactivity hazards

Flame over circle

For oxidizing hazards

Corrosion

For corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin, eyes

Health hazard

May cause or suspected of causing serious health effects

Environmental hazard

May cause damage to the aquatic environment

Flame

For fire hazards

Gas cylinder

For gases under pressure

Skull and crossbones

Can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts

Exclamation mark

May cause less serious health effects or damage the ozone layer

Biohazardous infectious materials

For organisms or toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals

Whmis

Workplace, Hazardous, Material, Information, System

Physical hazards

Hazard is based on the physical/chemical property of the product

Health hazards

Hazard is based on the products ability to cause a health effect

Triangle frame

Container is hazardous

Octagon frame

Contents are hazardous

Explosive

This container can explode if heated or punctured

Corrosive

This products will burn skin or eyes on contact, or throat and stomach if swallowed

Flammable

This product, or it’s fumes, will catch fire easily if exposed to heat, flames, or sparks

Poisonous

Licking, eating, drinking, or smelling this product is likely to cause illness or death