GHS

GHS

Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals
Standardized health and safety information regarding the manufacturing, transport, storage and handling of chemicals

OSHA HCS (Hazard communication statement)

developed in 1983
expanded to include all industries where chemical exposure is involved

Three changes to OSHA HCS

Hazard classification
required label elements
safety data sheet 16 field format

Health Hazard Symbol

carcinogen
mutagenicity
reproductive toxicity
respirator sensitizer
target organ toxicity
aspiration toxicity

Flame Symbol

flammables
pyrophorics
self-heating
emits flammable gas
self-reactives
organic peroxides

Exclamation Mark

skin and eye irritant
skin sensitizer
acute toxicity
narcotic effects
respiratory tract irritant
hazardous to ozone layer

Gas cylinder

gases under pressure

Corrosion

skin corrosion/burns
eye damage
corrosive to metals

exploding bomb

explosives
self-reactive
organic peroxides

flame over circle

oxidizers

skull and crossbones

fatal or acute toxicity

Additional information safety labels

usage directions
manufacturer information
lot numbers
weight-volume
dates of inspections, expiration