Hazardous Materials Identification System

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hazardous-materials-identification-system

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the system name?Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
2. What is the developer?American Coatings Association (ACA)
3. What is the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)?HMIS is a special labeling system that uses colors and numbers to show how dangerous a chemical can be. It helps people see at a glance if a substance is harmful to health, can catch fire, or might explode.
4. How does HMIS use colors to show danger?HMIS uses four colors: blue for health risks, red for fire danger, yellow for how reactive it is, and white for extra safety tips. Each color has a number from 0 to 4 that tells how serious the risk is.

Proprietary System: A system owned and controlled by a specific company or organization.
Compliance Aid: A tool or resource designed to help meet regulatory requirements.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: U.S. regulation requiring employers to inform employees about chemical hazards.