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Hazardous substances are classified on the basis of their potential health effects, whether acute (immediate) or chronic (long-term). Dangerous goods are classified on the basis of immediate physical or chemical effects, such as fire, explosion, corrosion and poisoning.
- What are dangerous goods?
- What are the hazardous substances?
- What are the 7 hazardous substances?
- What are the classification of dangerous goods?
- What are the 9 hazard classes?
- What is the 5 types of hazard?
- What are two examples of a hazardous substance?
- How do you use hazardous substances?
- What are the 9 hazard symbols?
- What is the hazard symbol for explosive?
- What is a hazard category?
What are dangerous goods?
'Dangerous goods' are materials or items with hazardous properties which, if not properly controlled, present a potential hazard to human health and safety, infrastructure and/ or their means of transport.
What are the hazardous substances?
Common hazardous substances in the workplace include:
- acids.
- caustic substances.
- disinfectants.
- glues.
- heavy metals, including mercury, lead, cadmium and aluminium.
- paint.
- pesticides.
- petroleum products.
What are the 7 hazardous substances?
Orange or red. Square or diamond. They are hazard symbols given to chemicals and substances that are hazardous to health.
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Flammable
- Extremely flammable gas.
- Flammable gas.
- Extremely flammable aerosol.
- Flammable aerosol.
- Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- Flammable liquid and vapour.
- Flammable solid .
What are the classification of dangerous goods?
ADR
| UN Class | Dangerous Goods | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Gases | Toxic gas |
| 3 | Flammable liquid | Flammable liquid |
| 4 | Flammable solids | Flammable solid |
| Spontaneously combustible substance |
What are the 9 hazard classes?
The nine hazard classes are as follows:
- Class 1: Explosives.
- Class 2: Gases.
- Class 3: Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
- Class 4: Flammable Solids.
- Class 5: Oxidizing Substances, Organic Peroxides.
- Class 6: Toxic Substances and Infectious Substances.
- Class 7: Radioactive Materials.
- Class 8: Corrosives.
What is the 5 types of hazard?
Understand and know the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) five types of workplace hazards and take steps to mitigate employee risk.
- Safety. Safety hazards encompass any type of substance, condition or object that can injure workers. ...
- Chemical. ...
- Biological. ...
- Physical. ...
- Ergonomic.
What are two examples of a hazardous substance?
Examples of hazardous chemicals include:
- paints.
- drugs.
- cosmetics.
- cleaning chemicals.
- degreasers.
- detergents.
- gas cylinders.
- refrigerant gases.
How do you use hazardous substances?
Follow these safety precautions:
- Carefully read the ingredient list of any product or chemical you use. ...
- Purchase the proper personal protective equipment like gloves or goggles. ...
- Be aware of the hazardous materials you come in contact with. ...
- Follow safe procedures when you handle hazardous material.
What are the 9 hazard symbols?
Hazard pictograms (symbols)
- Explosive (Symbol: exploding bomb)
- Flammable (Symbol: flame)
- Oxidising (Symbol: flame over circle)
- Corrosive (Symbol: corrosion)
- Acute toxicity (Symbol: skull and crossbones)
- Hazardous to the environment (Symbol: environment)
What is the hazard symbol for explosive?
Exploding Bomb: Explosives, including organic peroxides and highly unstable material at risk of exploding even without exposure to air (self-reactives). Flame Over Circle: Identifies oxidizers.
What is a hazard category?
The category tells you about how hazardous the product is (that is, the severity of hazard). Category 1 is always the greatest level of hazard (that is, it is the most hazardous within that class). If Category 1 is further divided, Category 1A within the same hazard class is a greater hazard than category 1B.
