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A security guard working in an industrial facility encounters a container with a GHS pictogram showing a skull and crossbones. What does this pictogram primarily indicate?

The skull and crossbones pictogram under WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) specifically indicates acute toxicity, meaning a substance tha

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Question: A security guard working in an industrial facility encounters a container with a GHS pictogram showing a skull and crossbones. What does this pictogram primarily indicate?

Answer options:

  • Flammable material
  • Corrosive substance ✅ Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
  • Irritant or sensitizer

Correct answer: Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)

Explanation: The skull and crossbones pictogram under WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) specifically indicates acute toxicity, meaning a substance that can cause death or pose significant health risks even with short exposure. This information is crucial for guards to understand for their safety and proper response. This is a standard GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictogram.

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