HHPS and WHMISSafety Symbols at Home and Work

HHPS – Household Hazardous Product SymbolsHazardous Household Product Symbols are found:1. On products that the public can buy in the store2. Only in the USA and Canada (Other countries have

their own set of symbols)

HHPS: Household Hazardous Product SymbolsThese symbols are made up of a picture and a frame:1) The picture tells you the type of danger.2) The frame tells you

a) if it is the chemical inside the container that is hazardousb) if it is the container that is hazardous.

Dangerous contents in container Dangerous container

Poison Flammable Explosive Corrosive

HHPS: Household Hazardous Product SymbolsBefore October 1, 2001 the old regulations required three different frames (Yield sign, diamond and stop sigh) to indicate the degree of hazard. Now, only two frames are used to distinguish between the contents of the product and the container itself.

Symbol The Danger Product examples

This container can explode if it's heated or punctured. Flying pieces of metal or plastic can cause serious injuries, especially to the eyes.

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

This product, or its fumes, will catch fire easily if it's near heat, flames or sparks.

Licking, eating, drinking, or sometimes smelling, this product will cause illness or death.

What HHPS Symbols should be placed on these products?

product

symbols

Chlorox (Bleach)

Hair Spray

Weed B Gon(Herbicide)

Pool Chemicals

WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemWHMIS symbols are found:1. On hazardous products that are purchased by

companies that are NOT available to the public.2. Everywhere in the world!!!

WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemWHMIS also includes:1. Employee Training2. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)

which:a) list the hazardsb) list the storage requirementsc) list First Aid Proceduresd) list the Level of Danger

WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemWHMIS has 8 symbols:

See your handouts!

CLASS A: COMPRESSED GASThis class includes compressed gases, dissolved gases, and gases liquefied by compression or refrigeration.

CLASS B: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALThis class includes solids, liquids, and gases capable of catching fire in the presence of a spark or open flame under normal working conditions.

CLASS C: OXIDIZING MATERIALThese materials increase the risk of fire if they come in contact with flammable or combustible materials.

CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIALDivision 1: Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic EffectsThese materials can cause death or immediate injury when a person is exposed to small amounts.

CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIALDivision 2: Materials Causing Other Toxic EFFECTSThese materials can cause life-threatening and serious long-term health problems as well as less severe but immediate reactions in a person who is repeatedly exposed to small amounts.

CLASS D: POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIALDivision 3: Biohazardous Infectious MATERIALThese materials contain an organism that has been shown to cause disease or to be a probable cause of disease in persons or animals.

CLASS E: CORROSIVE MATERIALThis class includes caustic and acid materials that can destroy the skin or eat through metals. Examples: sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid

CLASS F: DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIALThese products may self-react dangerously (for example, they may explode) upon standing or when exposed to physical shock or to increased pressure or temperature, or they emit toxic gases when exposed to water.

What WHMIS Symbols should be placed on these products?

product WHMIS symbols

Acetone (Glue Remover)

Muriatic Acid(cleans rust)

Acetylene Gas(Welding)

Potassium (demonstration)

Acetone and Muriatic Acid

WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemWHMIS Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GSvLurpM5chttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnWixPrFzn4 (this is 15 minutes long but more comprehensive) Compressed gas video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTWWnIfd46cOxidizing Material (Mn2O7)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ4BlaqkikQ

WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemDangerously Reactive Materials (Perchloric Acid Explosion, Pepcon Rocket Fuel Factory, Henderson, Nevada)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrWPWJvzYIMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=y8RY_ibNq3c&feature=endscreen Nitrogen Triiodide (NI3)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KlAf936E90

WHMIS vs. HHPSWhat are the advantages of WHMIS?

Who needs to learn WHMIS?

Where would you find HHPS labels?

Where would you find WHMIS labels?

Complete the WHMIS and Safety Worksheet