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1.11: Key Terms

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    Key Terms

    combustible

    Capable of catching fire and burning

    compensation

    Something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, suffering, etc.

    contravention

    To come into conflict with or infringe on rules, laws, etc.

    controlled products

    Products that are potentially harmful and that fall under WHMIS regulation, also known as hazardous products under WHMIS 2015

    flammable

    Easily set on fire

    GHS

    Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling for chemicals

    hazardous products

    Products that are potentially harmful and that fall under WHMIS regulation, also known as controlled products under WHMIS 1988

    MSDS

    Material safety data sheet, which outlines the handling of hazardous materials as required by WHMIS 1988

    PPE

    Personal protective equipment: clothing, gloves, footwear, or other equipment used to protect indivudals against hazards

    regulations

    Laws, rules, or other orders prescribed by authority

    SDS

    Safety data sheet, which outlines the handling of hazardous materials as required by WHMIS 2015 and the GHS

    WHMIS

    Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System; a system of site-specific information about hazardous materials that are present and how to use and handle them safely

    WorkSafeBC

    Provincial agency responsible for workplace safety regulations and enforcement in British Columbia

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