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A drum marked with a WHMIS 2015 'Exclamation Mark' pictogram is found on a job site. What hazard does this typically represent?

The WHMIS 2015 'Exclamation Mark' pictogram generally indicates less severe hazards such as skin irritants, eye irritants, skin sensitizers, acute toxicity (har

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Question: A drum marked with a WHMIS 2015 'Exclamation Mark' pictogram is found on a job site. What hazard does this typically represent?

Answer options: ✅ Less severe health effects or environmental toxicity (e.g., eye irritant, skin sensitizer).

  • Explosives or highly reactive substances.
  • Gases under pressure with risk of cryogenic burns.
  • Materials that are acutely toxic and can cause death.

Correct answer: Less severe health effects or environmental toxicity (e.g., eye irritant, skin sensitizer).

Explanation: The WHMIS 2015 'Exclamation Mark' pictogram generally indicates less severe hazards such as skin irritants, eye irritants, skin sensitizers, acute toxicity (harmful), narcotic effects, or respiratory tract irritation, as specified by CCOHS guidelines for GHS pictograms.

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