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Which hazard class is specific to Canada (retained from WHMIS 1988) and has its own unique pictogram?

The Biohazardous Infectious Materials class is a unique Canadian hazard class within the Health Hazard group that was retained from WHMIS 1988 because it was no

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Question: Which hazard class is specific to Canada (retained from WHMIS 1988) and has its own unique pictogram?

Answer options: ✅ Biohazardous Infectious Materials

  • Combustible Dusts
  • Simple Asphyxiants
  • Pyrophoric Gases

Correct answer: Biohazardous Infectious Materials

Explanation: The Biohazardous Infectious Materials class is a unique Canadian hazard class within the Health Hazard group that was retained from WHMIS 1988 because it was not currently in the GHS. It uses a specific circular pictogram.

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