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Which pictogram is specific only to Canada's WHMIS 2015 and is not part of the standard GHS system used internationally?

The 'Biohazardous Infectious Materials' pictogram (part of the 'Infectious Materials' class) is unique to Canada and was retained from the original WHMIS 1988 s

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Question: Which pictogram is specific only to Canada's WHMIS 2015 and is not part of the standard GHS system used internationally?

Answer options:

  • Explising Bomb
  • Flame over Circle
  • Corrosion ✅ Biohazardous Infectious Materials (three circles inside a circle)

Correct answer: Biohazardous Infectious Materials (three circles inside a circle)

Explanation: The 'Biohazardous Infectious Materials' pictogram (part of the 'Infectious Materials' class) is unique to Canada and was retained from the original WHMIS 1988 system.

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