Lab safety

WHMIS

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System - Created in 1988 to provide employers and workers with information about hazardous products or chemicals in the workplace, with the aim of reducing workplace injuries and illnesses.

Labels

Affixed to containers of hazardous products, providing information about the product.

Safety Data Sheet

Detailed document accompanying the label, containing hazard and precautionary information.

Worker Education

Programs available to educate workers about hazardous products and how to handle them safely.

Hazard Symbols/Pictograms

Visual representations used to convey specific warnings about different types of hazards.

Flame Pictogram

Symbolizes flammability hazard, indicating that the material can continue to burn after exposure to a flame or ignition source.

Exploding Bomb Pictogram

Symbolizes explosion hazard, indicating that the material may explode due to fire, friction, heat, etc.

Skull and Crossbones Pictogram

Symbolizes acute toxicity hazard, indicating that the material can cause toxicity and death even in small amounts.

Health Hazard Pictogram

Symbolizes long-term health effects, indicating that the material can cause serious health issues.

Exclamation Mark Pictogram

Symbolizes harmful hazard, indicating that the material is poisonous and can cause immediate and severe harm.

Environmental Effects Pictogram

Symbolizes aquatic environmental hazards, indicating that the material is harmful to aquatic life and can have long-lasting effects on the environment.

Biohazard Infectious Pictogram

Symbolizes infectious or biological hazards, indicating the presence of infectious agents or biological toxins that can cause death or anaphylactic shock.