WHMIS CLASS SYMBOLS ACTIVITY

1. Draw a line between each Hazard Symbol and the Hazards/Danger that matches it.

Hazard Symbol Hazards/Danger
Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effect Caustics or acids which can destroy skin or eat metals.
Oxidizing Material Can catch fire or explode in the presence of an ignition source.
Corrosive Material Can explode from heat, shock or friction, or give off toxic gas if in contact with water.
Compressed Gas Provides oxygen which increases risk of fire.
Flammable and Combustible Can cause serious disease.
Biohazardous Infectious Material Can cause death if exposed to small amounts.
Dangerously Reactive Material Can cause cancer, birth defects, sterility, sensitization, irritation.
Materials Causing Other Toxic Effect Can explode if impacted or exposed to heat.

2. Name the WHMIS Hazard Class

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D – Div.1
Class D – Div.2
Class D – Div.3
Class E
Class F