Safety Symbols Matching Quiz

Which safety symbol represents a substance that will cause corrosion or burns on contact?

• Explosive

• Compressed Gas

• Corrosive

• Health Hazard

Answer explanation

The 'Corrosive' symbol indicates substances that can cause severe damage to skin or materials upon contact, making it the correct choice for representing corrosive substances.

The safety symbol that indicates a gas is stored under pressure and requires careful handling is (a)  

• Flammable
• Compressed Gas
• Toxic
• Environmental Hazard

Answer explanation

The 'Compressed Gas' symbol indicates that a gas is stored under pressure, which requires careful handling to prevent accidents. This symbol is crucial for safety in environments where gases are used.

Which safety symbol is used for substances that have an immediate and severe toxic effect?

• Irritant

• Health Hazard

• Toxic

• Oxidating

Answer explanation

The 'Toxic' symbol indicates substances that can cause immediate and severe toxic effects upon exposure, distinguishing it from other symbols like 'Irritant' or 'Health Hazard' which denote different levels of risk.

Match the following safety symbols with their associated hazards.

• Substances that pose a risk to the environment

• Environmental Hazard

• Substances that can cause damage to skin or materials

• Corrosive

• Substances that can catch fire easily

• Explosive

• Substances that are highly unstable and could explode

• Flammable

Answer explanation

The 'Explosive' symbol indicates substances that are highly unstable and can detonate or explode. This distinguishes it from 'Flammable', 'Corrosive', and 'Environmental Hazard', which represent different risks.

The safety symbol that represents a cancer-causing agent or a substance that causes damage over time is (a)  

• Health Hazard
• Irritant
• Compressed Gas
• Flammable

Answer explanation

The Health Hazard symbol indicates substances that can cause serious health effects, including cancer or long-term damage. This makes it the correct choice for representing cancer-causing agents.

Which safety symbol indicates chemicals that will immediately irritate skin, eyes, or the respiratory tract?

• Corrosive

• Irritant

• Toxic

• Explosive

Answer explanation

The 'Irritant' symbol indicates substances that can cause immediate irritation to skin, eyes, or the respiratory tract, making it the correct choice. 'Corrosive' refers to substances that can damage tissues, while 'Toxic' and 'Explosive' denote different hazards.

Which safety symbol is used for chemicals that facilitate burning or make fires burn hotter/longer?

• Oxidating

• Environmental Hazard

• Compressed Gas

• Flammable

Answer explanation

The oxidizing symbol indicates chemicals that can enhance combustion, making fires burn hotter or longer. This distinguishes it from flammable substances, which ignite easily but do not necessarily promote burning.

Which safety symbol represents chemicals that are toxic to aquatic wildlife?

• Explosive

• Environmental Hazard

• Health Hazard

• Corrosive

Answer explanation

The Environmental Hazard symbol indicates substances that pose a risk to aquatic life. This symbol is specifically used for chemicals that are toxic to wildlife in water, making it the correct choice.

Which safety symbol is used for substances that will self-ignite when exposed to water or air?

• Flammable

• Explosive

• Oxidating

• Compressed Gas

Answer explanation

The flammable symbol indicates substances that can ignite spontaneously when exposed to water or air. This is crucial for identifying materials that pose a fire hazard under such conditions.

Which safety symbol indicates a substance that can cause immediate irritation to the respiratory tract?

• Health Hazard

• Irritant

• Toxic

• Corrosive

Answer explanation

The 'Irritant' symbol specifically indicates substances that can cause immediate irritation to the respiratory tract, making it the correct choice. Other symbols like 'Health Hazard' and 'Toxic' refer to different types of health risks.