WHMIS 2015

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS

For organisms or toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals

Biohazardous Infectious Materials

For corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin, eyes

Corrosive

May cause damage to the aquatic environment

Environment

May cause less serious health effects or damage to the ozone layer

Exclamation Mark

For explosion or reactivity hazards

Exploding Bomb

For fire hazards

Flame

For oxidizing hazards

Flame over Circle

Globally Harmonized System

GHS

For gasses under pressure

Gas Cylinder

May cause or suspected of causing serious health effects

Health Hazard

Can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts

Skull and Crossbones