Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Sysytem

Working Hazard Material Information Symbols

Workers Hazard Material Information System

If you do not understand what to do in the lab activity, you should

ask the instructor before continuing

skip it and go on to the next part.

try different things until something works

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

Pick up the glass with your hands.

Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.

When should you read your lab instructions?

only if you think you really need it

When should safety goggles be worn?

when liquids could splash into your eyes OR when using glassware

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:

just sit quietly and do nothing

Before you leave the science classroom, you should

clean your work area and equipment

return all equipment to the proper storage area

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

visit the school nurse after class

Long hair in the laboratory must be

D. tied back with a hair elastic

B. held away from the experiment with one hand.

Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:

My teacher likes a neat classroom.

I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.

It keeps the room from looking messy.

Lab Safety and WHMIS Symbols

Quiz

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Science

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6th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2, CCSS.RI.6.5, CCSS.RI.8.3

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Standards-aligned

Carole Phong

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What does this symbol mean?

Flammable

Explosives

Oxidising Agent

Corrosive

What does this Symbol means?

Corrosive

Irritant

Poison

Carcinogenic

What does this symbol means?

Acute Toxicity

Corrosive

Harmful/ Irritant

Carcinogenicity

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt