1.11: Key Terms
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