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GHS: Introduction to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

GHS: Introduction to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. GHS Training Module 1. What is GHS?. GHS is a worldwide effort to standardize the way hazardous information is interpreted and presented in order to better protect human health

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GHS: Introduction to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

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  1. GHS: Introduction to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals GHS Training Module 1

  2. What is GHS? • GHS is a worldwide effort to standardize the way hazardous information is interpreted and presented in order to better protect human health • GHS sets standards for: • Defining health, physical, and environmental hazards of chemicals • Creating classification processes for each hazard • Communicating hazard information and protective measures on labels and safety data sheets

  3. How does GHS affect you? • Newstandardized format of safety data sheets and labels • Standardized elements of hazard identification • Pictograms • Hazard statements& precautionary statements • Signal words

  4. Safety Data Sheets • 16 category format • Identification of the substance or mixture and of the supplier • Hazards identification • Composition/information on ingredients • First aid measures • Firefighting measures • Accidental release measures • Handling and storage

  5. Safety Data Sheets • Exposure controls/personal protection • Physical and chemical properties • Stability and reactivity • Toxicological information • Ecological information • Disposal considerations • Transport information • Regulatory information • Other information including info on preparation and revision of the SDS

  6. Safety Data Sheets

  7. Safety Data Sheets

  8. Labels

  9. Labels • Requirements of every label: • Product identifier • Supplier identification • Hazard statement(s) • Precautionary statements • Signal word • Hazard pictogram

  10. Example Multi-Clean Label

  11. Signal Word • Corresponds with hazard pictogram • Danger: more severe hazards • Warning: less severe hazards • One pictogram may have either signal word depending on severity of hazard • Only the most severe signal word will appear on the label

  12. Pictogram • A symbol that is intended to relay specific hazard information in a quick and easy manner • Pictograms appear on both a product’s label and SDS

  13. THANK YOU

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