1. Introduction to SNC2D
WHMIS & HHPS SYMBOLS

2. What is WHMIS?
Stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
An internationally recognized system that describes hazards associated with certain materials.
Uses symbols found on supplier labels that identify the risks associated with each material, first aid when necessary and how to properly handle the material.

3. Sample Supplier Label

4. WHMIS Symbols
Compressed Gas
Flammable & Combustible Material

5. WHMIS Symbols Cont’d Oxidizing Material
Poisonous & Infectious Material Causing Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects

6. WHMIS Symbols Cont’d
Poisonous and Infectious Material Causing Other Toxic Effects
Biohazardous Infectious Material

7. Dangerously Reactive Material
WHMIS Symbols Cont’d
Corrosive Material
Dangerously Reactive Material

8. What is HHPS? Stands for HouseHold Product Safety.
A list of symbols used for common household items.

9. HHPS Symbols Corrosive Material Explosive Material
This product will burn skin or eyes on contact.
Throat and stomach if swallowed.
Explosive Material
This container can explode if it is heated or punctured.

10. HHPS Symbols Cont’d Flammable Material Poisonous Material
This product, or its fumes, will catch fire easily if exposed to heat, flames or sparks.
Poisonous Material
Licking, eating, drinking or sometimes smelling this product is likely to cause illness or death.

11. HHPS Severity Levels
Has three levels of severity based on the border of the symbol:
Caution is the least severe and danger is the most severe.