According to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), which pictogram indicates a chemical that may cause cancer?
Correct Answer
B) Health hazard pictogram (person with star on chest)
The health hazard pictogram (showing a person with a star burst on the chest) indicates chronic health hazards including carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, and other serious health effects.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The health hazard pictogram, which shows a silhouette of a person with a star burst on the chest, is specifically designed to warn of chronic health hazards including carcinogens (cancer-causing substances). This pictogram is part of the GHS standardized system and indicates chemicals that may cause serious long-term health effects. It covers carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, respiratory sensitizers, and other substances that cause organ toxicity. The star burst symbol represents the internal damage these chemicals can cause to the human body over time.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Flame pictogram
The flame pictogram indicates flammable substances, oxidizers, or pyrophoric materials - chemicals that pose fire hazards, not cancer risks.
Option C: Exclamation mark pictogram
The exclamation mark pictogram warns of less severe health hazards like skin irritation, eye irritation, or acute toxicity, but not chronic effects like cancer.
Option D: Skull and crossbones pictogram
The skull and crossbones pictogram indicates acute toxicity - substances that can cause death or serious poisoning from short-term exposure, not long-term cancer risks.
Memory Technique
Think 'Health Hero with a Star' - the health hazard pictogram shows a person like a superhero silhouette, but the star on their chest represents the serious internal damage that carcinogens can cause to your health over time.
Reference Hint
Look up OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) or GHS pictogram reference charts in safety management chapters
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