ART QUIZ

CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS

MATCH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS WITH A SUITABLE WHMIS SYMBOL

AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE, WRITE THE APPROPRIATE LETTER IN THE

BLANK PROVIDED. EACH QUESTION IS WORTH 1 MARK.

[Total = 10 Marks]

Questions:

1)High levels of Spray Varnish can cause nausea, unconsciousness and even

death within minutes after exposure.

2)Acetonitrile can react violently with water to produce a toxic gas.

3)The heavy metal lead injestion can produce symptoms such as

fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and hairloss.

4)Turpentine has a flash point (temperature at which gaseous material ignites) of 35 °C.

5)In Plaster calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime, is corrosive and may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.

6)Laquer thinner should be handled under proper ventilation, with skin and eye protection at it may cause gastrointestinal irritation, abdominal pains, vomiting or diarrhea.

7)A tank of compressed oxygen can pose any number of hazards if a leaky cylinder, hose or valve allows the gas to escape.

8)Soldering flux, which has an acid base, can seriously burn the eyes and skin upon contact.

9)Epoxy resins, especially after repeated exposure, can cause an allergic reaction of the skin, resulting in redness, blistering and itchiness.

10)Linseed oil is mildly flammable in itself, but can cause a spontaneous fire when it comes into prolonged contact with combustible materials, such as a cloth or paper.

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