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WHMIS Hazard Symbols

Hazard Description WHMIS Symbol
POISONOUS
INFECTIOUS

Causes immediate poisoning or long-term harmful health effects, disease or sensitization, or irritates skin/eyes.

Poisonous/Infectious WHMIS SymbolMaterials Causing Other Toxic EffectsBiohazardous Infectious Material
FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE
Catches fire very easily.

Flammable & Combustible WHMIS Symbol
OXIDIZING
Causes or speeds up a fire.

Oxidizing WHMIS Symbol
CORROSIVE
Burns skin and eyes.
Burns throat if breathed in.

Corrosive WHMIS Symbol
DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE
Explodes or gives off toxic vapours.

Dangerously Reactive WHMIS Symbol
COMPRESSED GAS
Can explode or "rocket" if dropped, damaged, heated or crushed. Can cause suffocation or frostbite.

Compressed Gas WHMIS Symbol