These standardized images are intended to be universally understood and quickly and easily recognized regardless of language barriers. Important information about a product that is explosive, corrosive, or flammable can be communicated quickly which increases the chances that correct precautions could be taken in handling the product. This reduces the workers risk in interacting with the product and protects the public and the environment. WHMIS Pictograms are assigned according to a specific hazard category or class, however there are some hazardous products that meet the criteria for a hazard class or category but do not require a pictogram.
Also, some materials or products may belong to more than one hazard category. In this case, more than one pictogram may be shown on the label of the product. Lastly, there are a few hazard categories that do not require a pictogram at all. For example, they may still require a word, hazard statement, or other required label elements.
Looking to train your employees on WHIS standards? Check out SafeandCertified. Trainee Login Employer Login. This change is more effective in making the symbol more visible as it now stands out from the red border. There are no longer letter-based symbols like the 'Exclamation T' for other Toxic effects or the letter 'R' for Dangerously Reactive. These have been replaced with icons which are definitely an improvement since the letter-based images were reliant on knowledge of the English language.
For quality compliance resources for companies of all sizes across the world. This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To comply with the new changes given to WHMIS symbols companies and businesses should keep these things in mind: WHMIS refers to the use of symbols as pictograms : a graphical composition with graphical elements such as specific symbols, borders, and colouring Hazardous products that affect the health of an individual are classified under the health hazard group and depicted by a black, shaded-in, human figure with a white, star-design located on the chest.
Where the skull and bones symbol is used to depict hazardous products that cause toxicity, one can assume the hazard risk is severe, and acute small concentrations can cause consequential health effects. The biohazardous infectious materials pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:. There are hazardous products that meet the criteria for a hazard class or category, but these classes and categories do not require a pictogram.
The product label and Section 2 Hazards Identification of the SDS still require the signal word, hazard statement s , and other required label elements. Pictograms will be on the product supplier labels of the hazardous products you work with.
They will also be on the SDSs as the symbol or words that describe the symbol. Please see the following for more information:. Add a badge to your website or intranet so your workers can quickly find answers to their health and safety questions.
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