Understanding Hazard Symbols and Diamonds

What does a red color in a hazard diamond indicate?

• Toxicity hazard

• Reactivity hazard

• Environmental hazard

• Flammability hazard

Identify the symbol that represents flammable materials.

• Flame icon

• Water droplet icon

• Recycling symbol

• Skull and crossbones icon

What does a blue color in a hazard diamond signify?

• Chemical hazard

• Health hazard

• Fire hazard

• Radiation hazard

Explain the meaning of the skull and crossbones symbol.

• A symbol of peace and friendship.

• The skull and crossbones symbol signifies danger, poison, or death.

• An emblem of health and wellness.

• A representation of good luck and fortune.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which hazard symbol indicates a corrosive substance?

• Corrosive symbol (test tube and hand)

• Flammable symbol (flame)

• Explosive symbol (exploding bomb)

• Toxic symbol (skull and crossbones)

What does a yellow color in a hazard diamond represent?

• Flammability hazard

• Health hazard

• Electrical hazard

• Reactivity hazard

How would you interpret a hazard diamond with a 3 in the red section?

• Low toxicity hazard.

• Environmental hazard.

• High flammability hazard.

• Corrosive material hazard.

Compare the hazard symbols for toxic and harmful substances.

• The toxic symbol is an exclamation mark, while the harmful symbol is a skull and crossbones.

• The toxic symbol is a flame, while the harmful symbol is a triangle.

• The toxic symbol is a circle with a line through it, while the harmful symbol is a heart.

• The toxic symbol is a skull and crossbones, while the harmful symbol is an exclamation mark.

What safety precautions should be taken when handling oxidizers?

• Wear PPE, store away from flammables, ensure ventilation, use non-sparking tools, and consult MSDS.

• Wear regular clothing instead of PPE

• Store with food items

• Use water to extinguish fires

Identify the hazard symbol that represents environmental hazards.

• Flammable symbol (flame)

• Toxic symbol (skull and crossbones)

• Corrosive symbol (test tube)

• Environmental hazard symbol (tree and fish)