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Name: _________________________________
Date: __________________________________

REVIEW OF TERMS AND CONCEPTS WORKSHEETS

HHPS AND WHMIS SYMBOLS ALL MIXED UP

1. You need to KNOW ALL 20 SAFETY SYMBOLS. Identify whether each symbol is a HHPS or a WHMIS
symbol, then write the name of each symbol below it.
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IDENTIFY THE SAFETY SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

2. Using the information provided in each Safety Scenario, determine if the product involved should have a
WHMIS or HHPS warning, and sketch the correct symbol that should be on the label.

Sketch the correct safety symbol

WHMIS or
Safety Scenario that should be on the container of
HHPS?
the Product.

a) You are cleaning out the garage at home and you look at
some of the empty bottles of antifreeze left over from the
winter. The symbol states it is highly dangerous and
poisonous.

b) In the school office, you notice one of your teachers

changing the toner in the photocopying machine. The new
toner cartridge has a warning symbol suggesting that the
material is poisonous and has immediate toxic effects.

c) At a local hospital you see a truck deliver new oxygen

tanks. These industrial sized tanks have large warning
symbols on them suggesting that the gas inside is under
high pressure.

d) Wet weather is approaching and you decide it is time to

protect your shoes with spray-on protectant. You look at
the label and see a symbol suggesting you to be mildly
cautious when you use the spray can as it could explode if
put under the incorrect conditions.

e) Your mother asks you to clean the bathtub and you look
under the sink for the proper cleaner. The product you
find tells you that you should wear rubber gloves if you
have sensitive skin.

f) You are walking on the beach and see that some garbage
has washed onto the shore. You take a closer look and
you see the bag is full of disposable syringes, needles and
discarded latex gloves. The bag containing this waste has
a large warning symbol on it.

g) You are going camping for the weekend and decide to

take along a small stove. On the way you stop at
Canadian Tire and purchase a small bottle of propane.
You are warned by the symbol on its label that it is very
dangerous and may be flammable if put under the
improper conditions.

h) You enter a chemistry lab and you notice that the teacher
has several chemical bottles our on the desk for a
demonstration. One jar contains the element calcium.
Your teacher tells you during the demonstration that the
calcium will cause burns to body tissues if it comes into
contact with them. As well, it also catches fire easily.
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IDENTIFYING LAB SAFETY HAZARDS

3. The illustration below demonstrates many broken lab safety rules. Identify at least 20 of these hazards.
Number the safety hazard directly on the diagram and then give a brief description of the hazard below.

1. 11.

2. 12.

3. 13.

4. 14.

5. 15.

6. 16.

7. 17.

8. 18.

9. 19.

10. 20.
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REVIEW YOUR SAFETY RULES

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct term(s) in order to complete each statement about lab safety.

a) All injuries or broken equipment should be reported to your _________________ .

b) If you have __________________________ you should tie it back before starting the lab.
c) Make sure you understand the ___________________ for each substance before you use it.
d) _________________ are worn to protect your eyes from particles and objects that could enter during an
experiment, even if you already have corrective eyeglasses on.
e) If you need to wear corrective eyewear, you should always wear _________________ and never
_________________ because chemicals can get underneath these.
f) Broken or cracked _________________ should always be reported to the _________________ and then
placed in the proper waste container.
g) Ensure that equipment and glassware is NOT placed near the _________________ of your lab bench.
h) During a lab, the type of footwear that should NOT be worn are ___________________________________ .
i) You lab station should always be kept _________________ .
j) Before you start your lab, the _________________ should be moved to the side of the room because you
will be _________________ during your lab.
k) Your lab bench should only contain your equipment, chemicals, instruction sheets and writing implements.
Your _________________ should be moved to the side of the room.
l) When using a scoopula to gather chemical #1, the same scoopula ____________________________ to
gather chemical #2.
m) If your teacher says that it is okay to smell a chemical, the ____________________ method should be used.
Why is this method used? ____________________________________________________________
n) Though you may be allowed to smell SOME chemicals, you must never _________________ any chemicals.
o) If a chemical splashes into your eyes, the _________________ station should be used for at least ___
minutes. Burns should be held immediately under cool water for ___ minutes.
p) Never start an experiment without the _________________ of the teacher.
q) When collecting chemicals, never take _________________ than what you need. Remember to share.
r) When you need to create a solution that contains a chemical plus water, always add the
_________________ first before adding the _________________. This prevents the chemical from
_________________ up into your face. Some chemicals when added to water also produce a lot of
_________________. Adding the water first allows the water to absorb the _________________ .
s) During the lab, avoid bad habits like putting your _________________ in your eyes or mouth because these
may be contaminated with chemicals.
t) You should never take any chemicals _________________ .
u) At the end of the lab, all used equipment must be _________________, then _________________ then put
in _________________ . The hotplates must be _________________ and all clean equipment must be put
_________________ . Goggles have to be placed _________________ in the goggles storage area.
v) When disposing of chemicals, never pour any down the _________________ . Always put the chemicals in
the appropriately labelled waste containers.
w) At the very end, the lab benches must be _________________ . You will do this using the cleaning fluid in
the _________________ and wiping with _________________ which you will put in the
_________________, not in the _________________ .
x) When finished with a lab you must always _________________ your hands.
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ANSWER KEY
Name: _________________________________
Date: __________________________________

REVIEW OF TERMS AND CONCEPTS WORKSHEETS

HHPS AND WHMIS SYMBOLS ALL MIXED UP

1. You need to KNOW ALL 20 SAFETY SYMBOLS. Identify whether each symbol is a HHPS or a WHMIS
symbol, then write the name of each symbol below it.

WHMIS HHPS HHPS WHMIS

compressed caution danger corrosive
gas poisonous corrosive material

HHPS HHPS WHMIS HHPS

caution danger poisonous: caution
corrosive explosive other effects explosive

HHPS WHMIS HHPS HHPS

danger oxidizing warning danger
flammable agent explosive poison

WHMIS HHPS HHPS WHMIS

biohazardous warning caution flammable and
and infectious flammable flammable combustible

HHPS WHMIS WHMIS HHPS

warning dangerously poisonous: immediate
warning
poisonous reactive toxic effects corrosive
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IDENTIFY THE SAFETY SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

2. Using the information provided in each Safety Scenario, determine if the product involved should have a
WHMIS or HHPS warning, and sketch the correct symbol that should be on the label.

Sketch the correct safety symbol

WHMIS or
Safety Scenario that should be on the container of
HHPS?
the Product.

a) You are cleaning out the garage at home and you look at
some of the empty bottles of antifreeze left over from the
HHPS
winter. The symbol states it is highly dangerous and
poisonous.

b) In the school office, you notice one of your teachers

changing the toner in the photocopying machine. The
WHMIS
new toner cartridge has a warning symbol suggesting that
the material is poisonous and has immediate toxic effects.

c) At a local hospital you see a truck deliver new oxygen

tanks. These industrial sized tanks have large warning
WHMIS
symbols on them suggesting that the gas inside is under
high pressure.

d) Wet weather is approaching and you decide it is time to

protect your shoes with spray-on protectant. You look at
the label and see a symbol suggesting you to be mildly HHPS
cautious when you use the spray can as it could explode if
put under the incorrect conditions.

e) Your mother asks you to clean the bathtub and you look
under the sink for the proper cleaner. The product you
HHPS
find tells you that you should wear rubber gloves if you
have sensitive skin. or

f) You are walking on the beach and see that some garbage
has washed onto the shore. You take a closer look and
you see the bag is full of disposable syringes, needles and WHMIS
discarded latex gloves. The bag containing this waste has
a large warning symbol on it.

g) You are going camping for the weekend and decide to

take along a small stove. On the way you stop at
Canadian Tire and purchase a small bottle of propane.
HHPS
You are warned by the symbol on its label that it is very
dangerous and may be flammable if put under the
improper conditions.

h) You enter a chemistry lab and you notice that the teacher
has several chemical bottles our on the desk for a
demonstration. One jar contains the element calcium.
WHMIS
Your teacher tells you during the demonstration that the
calcium will cause burns to body tissues if it comes into and
contact with them. As well, it also catches fire easily.
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IDENTIFYING LAB SAFETY HAZARDS

3. The illustration below demonstrates many broken lab safety rules. Identify at least 20 of these hazards.
Number the safety hazard directly on the diagram and then give a brief description of the hazard below.

11

17
10 12
20
14
16 13
6 18
15 2
9 5
1 3
8
7
19
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1. Acid spill. 11. Placing heavy chemicals on high shelf.

2. Broken glass. 12. Unattended Bunsen burner.

3. Food. 13. Equipment on the floor.

4. Chemical spill. 14. Fire extinguisher not in proper place.

5. Unsafe use of Bunsen burner – goggles not on. 15. Loose sleeve.

6. Long hair not tied back. 16. Goggles not in use.

7. Food. 17. Untidy and cluttered work surface.

8. Goggles not worn. 18. Sitting during the lab.

9. Alcohol spill. 19. Clutter on chair which should be moved out of the way.

10. Improper transfer and goggles not worn. 20. Standing on stool in the lab.
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REVIEW YOUR SAFETY RULES

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct term(s) in order to complete each statement about lab safety.

a) All injuries or broken equipment should be reported to your _________________ teacher .

b) long hair
If you have __________________________ you should tie it back before starting the lab.
c) hazards
Make sure you understand the ___________________ for each substance before you use it.
d) Goggles
_________________ are worn to protect your eyes from particles and objects that could enter during an
experiment, even if you already have corrective eyeglasses on.
e) If you need to wear corrective eyewear, you should always wear _________________ glasses and never
contacts
_________________ because chemicals can get underneath these.
glassware
f) Broken or cracked _________________ teacher
should always be reported to the _________________ and then
placed in the proper waste container.
g) Ensure that equipment and glassware is NOT placed near the _________________ edge of your lab bench.
open-toed
h) During a lab, the type of footwear that should NOT be worn are ___________________________________ shoes .
tidy/neat
i) You lab station should always be kept _________________ .
chairs
j) Before you start your lab, the _________________ should be moved to the side of the room because you
standing
will be _________________ during your lab.
k) Your lab bench should only contain your equipment, chemicals, instruction sheets and writing implements.
bags and books should be moved to the side of the room.
Your _________________
should not be used
l) When using a scoopula to gather chemical #1, the same scoopula ____________________________ to
gather chemical #2.
hand-waving/wafting method should be used.
m) If your teacher says that it is okay to smell a chemical, the ____________________
To avoid inhaling too much of the substance which may be toxic irritating.
Why is this method used? ____________________________________________________________
n) Though you may be allowed to smell SOME chemicals, you must never _________________ taste any chemicals.
eye wash
o) If a chemical splashes into your eyes, the _________________ station should be used for at least 10___
minutes. Burns should be held immediately under cool water for 5-10 ___ minutes.
permission
p) Never start an experiment without the _________________ of the teacher.
more
q) When collecting chemicals, never take _________________ than what you need. Remember to share.
r) When you need to create a solution that contains a chemical plus water, always add the
water
_________________ chemical
first before adding the _________________. This prevents the chemical from
splashing
_________________ up into your face. Some chemicals when added to water also produce a lot of
heat
_________________. Adding the water first allows the water to absorb the _________________heat .
hands
s) During the lab, avoid bad habits like putting your _________________ in your eyes or mouth because these
may be contaminated with chemicals.
t) You should never take any chemicals home/out of the lab .
_________________
washed
u) At the end of the lab, all used equipment must be _________________, rinsed
then _________________ then put
drying rack unplugged
in _________________ . The hotplates must be _________________ and all clean equipment must be put
back neatly
in the proper place. Goggles have to be placed _________________
_________________ in the goggles storage area.
sink/drain
v) When disposing of chemicals, never pour any down the _________________ . Always put the chemicals in
the appropriately labelled waste containers.
cleaned
w) At the very end, the lab benches must be _________________ . You will do this using the cleaning fluid in
spray bottle
the _________________ paper towel
and wiping with _________________ which you will put in the
garbage
_________________, recycling
not in the _________________ .
wash
x) When finished with a lab you must always _________________ your hands.
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