Extension Activity: Create Your Own Label (WD-40) Exercise
Create a label Ask participants to create a label using the cut up label information pieces (each participate gets an envelope of pieces). Participants glue the information onto a landscape oriented piece of white paper using a glue stick. Ask participants to outline in red any words they think should be printed in red.
What vocabulary words and symbols need to be addressed in order to read this label? Ask participants to volunteer vocabulary words and symbols and their meanings (record on flipchart paper). Possible answers: flammable, petroleum distillates, inhalation, battery terminals, radiators, ventilation, vapour
What does the WD-40 label tell readers when read in detail?
  • hazard symbol: flammable, poisonous, explosive
  • precautions: do not use near open flame or spark, electrical current or batteries. Disconnect electrical tools and appliances before spraying. Do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves, or heat sources. Do not puncture, crush or burn can (even when empty). Do not store at temperatures near 50 degrees C. Use under well ventilated conditions. Do not inhale vapour or spray.
  • first aid treatment: see below
First Aid Label Table
If the Product
WD-40:
Action (verb) Part (noun) Manner (how) Time (when) *
* May not be stated – if this is the case, assume the answer is “immediately.”
is swallowed Call physician or poison control centre immediately
contacts the eyes Flush eyes with lots of water for at least 15 minutes immediately
contacts the skin Wash skin with soap and water immediately
is inhaled Remove person to fresh air immediately