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What defines the 'Health Hazard' group in WHMIS 2015?
Health hazards are based on the ability of the product to cause a health effect, such as toxicity, irritation, cancer, or reproductive problems. Physical hazard
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Question: What defines the 'Health Hazard' group in WHMIS 2015?
Answer options: ✅ The ability of the product to cause ill health effects or disease
- The ability of the product to explode or catch fire
- The ability of the product to damage metal pipes
- The pressure at which the gas is stored in a cylinder
Correct answer: The ability of the product to cause ill health effects or disease
Explanation: Health hazards are based on the ability of the product to cause a health effect, such as toxicity, irritation, cancer, or reproductive problems. Physical hazards are based on physical/chemical properties like flammability or reactivity.
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