Key Question �Physical and Chemical Properties �Make products useful in the home �Make products useful in industry �Examples �Cleaners �Paints �Lubricants Question: How do we know when a product is safe to use?
HHPS Symbols �HHPS symbols are used for products in the home �Purchased in a supermarket �Purchased in a hardware store �HHPS stands for: �Hazardous �Household �Product �Symbol
HHPS Are A Combination Of… �Hazard Condition flammable toxic corrosive explosive �Hazard Level DANGER WARNING CAUTION
HHPS Examples
WHMIS Symbols �WHMIS Symbols are used for workplace products �School / Lab �Public places �Your job �WHMIS stands for: �Workplace �Hazardous �Materials �Information �System
WHMIS Symbols Are… �All at the same hazard level �All symbols are inside a circle �Have a large number of hazard conditions �Based on their Chemical and Physical properties � E. g. Reacts With Oxygen � E. g. Corrosive � E. g. Toxic � E. g. Biohazard � etc.
WHMIS Examples
WHMIS Question 1 �What is the difference between… Poisonous & infectious causing immediate and serious toxic effects Poisonous & infectious causing other toxic effects
WHMIS Question 2 �What is the difference between… Flammable & combustible material Oxidizing material