Understanding Hazard Symbols and Diamonds

What does a skull and crossbones symbol indicate?

• Flammable materials

• Dangerous animals

• High voltage

• Poison or toxic substances

Which color on a hazard diamond represents health risks?

• blue

• green

• yellow

• red

Explain the meaning of a red hazard diamond section.

• Flammable material hazard level.

• Toxic material hazard level.

• Radioactive material hazard level.

• Corrosive material hazard level.

What type of hazard is indicated by a flame symbol?

• Biological hazard

• Electrical hazard

• Chemical hazard

• Fire hazard

How would you classify a chemical that is corrosive?

• Neutral chemical

• Corrosive chemical

• Non-corrosive substance

• Inert compound

What does a blue section on a hazard diamond signify?

• Chemical hazards

• Fire hazards

• Environmental hazards

• Health hazards

Identify the hazard symbol that represents explosive materials.

• Flammable symbol (flame graphic)

• Corrosive symbol (acid graphic)

• Toxic symbol (skull and crossbones)

• Explosive symbol (explosion graphic)

What safety precautions should be taken when handling flammable substances?

• Ignore ventilation requirements

• Use near open flames

• Store in glass containers

• Store in proper containers, keep away from heat, use PPE, ensure ventilation, and have fire extinguishers available.

What does a yellow section on a hazard diamond indicate?

• Biological hazards.

• Flammability hazards.

• Electrical hazards.

• Reactivity hazards.

Explain the meaning of the biohazard symbol.

• The biohazard symbol indicates the presence of biological hazards that can pose risks to health.

• The biohazard symbol signifies the presence of electrical hazards.

• The biohazard symbol is used to indicate radioactive materials.

• The biohazard symbol represents a warning for chemical spills.