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    The document discusses hazard symbols used to label hazardous chemicals. It identifies 9 common hazard symbols representing explosives, flammables, oxidizers, gases under pressure, toxics, corrosives, and environmental hazards. Having a global system of labels like this through the Globally Harmonised System is important so that hazards are consistently identified regardless of location. The document then lists statements of potential chemical hazards and asks the reader to match each statement with the appropriate hazard symbol(s).

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    The document discusses hazard symbols used to label hazardous chemicals. It identifies 9 common hazard symbols representing explosives, flammables, oxidizers, gases under pressure, toxics, corrosives, and environmental hazards. Having a global system of labels like this through the Globally Harmonised System is important so that hazards are consistently identified regardless of location. The document then lists statements of potential chemical hazards and asks the reader to match each statement with the appropriate hazard symbol(s).

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    The document discusses hazard symbols used to label hazardous chemicals. It identifies 9 common hazard symbols representing explosives, flammables, oxidizers, gases under pressure, toxics, corrosives, and environmental hazards. Having a global system of labels like this through the Globally Harmonised System is important so that hazards are consistently identified regardless of location. The document then lists statements of potential chemical hazards and asks the reader to match each statement with the appropriate hazard symbol(s).

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    Identifying hazard symbols

    All substances that contain hazardous chemicals should be labelled using the symbols
    below to show why they can be dangerous.

    Task 1

    Use the words in the box below to label the hazard symbols.

    explosive serious health hazard moderate health hazard

    flammable oxidising gas under pressure

    toxic corrosive hazardous to the environment

    1. 2. 3.

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    4. 5. 6.

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    7. 8. 9.

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    Identifying hazard symbols
    These symbols are part of the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) for labelling chemicals.

    Why do you think it is important to have a global system for labelling chemicals?

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    Task 2

    Below are statements associated with the potential hazards of some chemicals.

    Consider which hazard symbol(s) you would put for each hazard statement below. Write
    the numbers of the symbols from the chart above next to each statement.

    1 Kills fish in rivers

    2 Can burn a hole in wooden surfaces

    3 Causes an explosion in confined places

    4 Keep away from a naked flame

    5 Makes your eyes sting

    6 Do not swallow

    7 Can cause a mild rash

    8 Weedkiller

    9 Use gloves when applying cleaner

    10 May intensify a fire

    11 Reacts violently with water

    12 Camping gas – store in a fireproof cupboard

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