Standardized signal words pictograms hazard statements precautionary statements o specified format for safety data sheets in 16 section format and. Osha is stepping back from that and saying both types of pictograms for the same hazard can appear and actually need to appear. It is intended to cover only the updated 2012 ghs additional requirements and does not cover the necessary training required by the original osha hazcom standard 1910. Globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling of chemicals produced by schcohsa alliance ghs fact information sheet workgroup what are pictograms. Ghs osha training materials, quickcards englishspanish.
The hazard communication standard hcs requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. They must be in the shape of a red outlined diamond with a black hazard symbol on a white background that is clearly visible. Instructor ghs pictogram quiz for your information. Hazcom and ghs osha created the hazard communication standard in 1983. Sample ghs label osha has updated the requirements for labeling of hazardous chemicals under its hazard communication standard h cs. Prevent workplace injury and diseases by learning more about the pictograms. Labels and pictograms brief osha br 3636 20 english. Pictograms are symbols that represent specific hazards you might encounter when. This wall chart clearly displays the new pictograms and arranges them by their hazard group under the ghs.
Hazard communication ghs labels pictograms safety data sheets training written program. By clicking the picture below, you can download ghs pictograms in one click and edit them freely. The ghs pictograms are provided to assist in evaluating the ghs label elements. Bartender is an integral component of the ghs strategy of the worlds chemical facilities, deployed at icis top 100 manufacturers and countless regional distributors. Osha compliance dates osha is requiring training on new label elements pictograms and signal words and safety data sheet sds format by december 20. This pictogram is put on a chemical label when a substance presents these health hazards. Hazard communication standard pictogram as of june 1, 2015, the hazard communication standard hcs will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. This ghs pocket guide includes each part of the new ghs label and a list of pictograms, along with their meaning.
Ghs training for employees is an affordable, efficient training solution. A pictogram is a symbol or picture which represents a word or idea. Osha has kept the framework of its traditional hazard communication standard. Hazard communication ghs pictograms workplace labeling. Hazard communication and the globally harmonized system.
Ghs is a system that defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and safety data sheets. Oshas hazard communication standard has adopted the ghs to improve safety and health of workers through more effective communications on chemical hazards. Oshas ghs hazcom standard is no exception to this rule. Product identifier hemical name or number to identify the chemical f. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised. This update to the hazard communication standard hcs will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. The picture below shows the type of chemical hazards each ghs pictogram represents. Bartender enterprise labeling software transforms hazard information into the ghs pictograms, labels and msds that drive ghs compliance. Safety know live series order enhance current safety programs serve reminder about important safety workplace environmental health safety affairs team developed safety posters posters designed communicate essential safety practices cover following topics globally harmonized system classification pictograms quick reference this product know reduce combustible dust hazards safely.
This quick card pdf provides a sample ghs label and a statement that as of june 1, 2015, all labels will be required to have pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, the product identifier, and supplier identification. As of june 1, 2015, all labels will be required to have pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements. Workers may see the ninth symbol on a label because label preparers may choose to add the environment pictogram as supplementary information. Heres a handy training cheat sheet to use at your facility.
Globally harmonized system of classification with labeling of chemicals english osha is requiring that employees are trained on the new label elements i. Ghs is a globally unified system adopted and used around the world, which defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products and compounds, and provides the information according to safety and health by means of the established pictograms on the labels, material safety data sheets, containers, vessels, and workplaces. Pictograms are intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical. The minimum size of the pictograms is no more determined by the section 1. Below are training requirements, quickcards for label, sdss, and pictorgrams. Osha publishes training fact sheet for hazcom 2012 and ghs. Oshas revised hazard communication standard what is ghs. Ghs, the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals, was developed by the united nations as a way to bring into agreement the chemical regulations and standards of different countries. Hazard statement describes the nature of hazards associated with a chemical d. Osha has updated the requirements for labeling of hazardous chemicals under its hazard. Globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling of chemicals produced by schcosha alliance ghs information sheet workgroup how does the ghs define pictograms. This power point outlines employer and employee responsibilities under oshas hazcom 2012 standard.
Osha hazcomm modifications due to ghs ppt01603 10 o hazard classification of chemical hazards o revised labeling provisions that include requirements for. Pictograms onveys specific information about hazards of a chemical hazard statement describes the nature of hazards associated with a chemical d. There are nine pictograms under the ghs to convey the health, physical and environmental hazards. The key changes in the hazard communication standard. Our ghs pictogram poster is a quick and easy way to convey the new ghs pictograms in the workplace. Ghs reference poster pdf this poster provides an overview of pictograms, sds sheets, and labeling requirements included in the hazcom standard. The department of labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. Globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling of chemicals produced by schc osha alliance ghs information sheet workgroup how does the ghs define pictograms.
Employers are required to train workers on chemical safety data sheets and labels as part of oshas updated hazard communication standard. Ghs is the new standard, but many people are not yet familiar with the label layout and hazard pictograms. This quick card shows the nine pictograms that are used on ghs. But now they have to use pictograms, and there could be different combinations of pictograms depending on the chemical formulation, says paul johnson, packaging solution specialist. As of june 1, 2015, all labels will be required to have pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, the product identifier, and supplier identification. For workplace labeling specifically, osha has not changed the general requirements. Hazard statements describe the nature of the chemical hazard. Generally speaking, a pictogram is a symbol or picture which represents a word or idea. The hazard communication standard hcs is now aligned with the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs. Hazard communication and the globally harmonized system ghs. When are pictograms and symbols required under the ghs. For information on pesticides and other chemicals in agriculture, see our agriculture and farm safety page hazard communication osha this site contains numerous resources and links to information on safety data sheets sds, labeling, and. It may be covered by other agencies once those decisions have been made, and is provided for informational purposes. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazards.
Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background. The size of the ghs pictograms is determined by the surface limited by the red border the border inclusive. It complies with osha requirements, can be completed in less than 30 minutes, easily accessible, and mobile compatible. Pictograms on labels in oshas new ghs hazcom toolbox talk.
Standard with the united nations globally harmonized system ghs. Pictograms on labels in oshas new ghs hazcom toolbox talk pete rice, csp, cih explains each of the new ghs pictograms, which are one of the additions to labels in the new ghs hazcom standard. The adoption of this will affect the osha 29 cfr 1910. The target audiences for ghs include workers, transport. Regarding pictograms, osha used to say that a transport pictogram and an hcs pictogram for the same hazard shall not appear on the same label. Chemical products are used every day at work not just in factories, but also in construction work or in offices in things like cleaning products, paints, etc. Html pdf add to carthazard communication standard labels quickcard osha 3492 2016 english. Pictograms society for chemical hazard communication. The final hazard communication standard hcs requires. Safety know live series order enhance current safety programs serve reminder about important safety workplace environmental health safety affairs team developed safety posters posters designed communicate essential safety practices cover following topics globally harmonized system classification pictograms quick reference this product know reduce combustible dust hazards safely operate. Oshas revised hazcom standard new ghs label requirements reference 1910. The pictograms on the right are part of the new globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling.
The full official text of the system is available on the web at. Pictograms on labels in osha s new ghs hazcom toolbox talk pete rice, csp, cih explains each of the new ghs pictograms, which are one of the additions to labels in the new ghs hazcom standard. Osha has completed its alignment of its hazard communication standard hazcom with ghs, requiring in part, for hazardous chemical manufacturers to include ghs pictogram information on product container labels and sdss. Our customers way of complying prior to this regulation was by doing everything that osha required. For these labels, design and format can be modified as long as proper training is followed and the pictograms are included in the written hazard communication program.
Hazard communication standard pictogram the hazard communication standard hcs requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical. Chemical hazard communication is used to identify hazardous products for. Labels and pictograms osha has adopted new hazardous chemical labeling requirements as a part of its recent revision of the hazard communication standard, 29 cfr 1910. Generally speaking, a pictogram, pictograph or icon are a symbol andor picture that represents a concept, word or instruction. Thank you for visiting our website you are exiting the department of labors web server. Additional pictograms osha does not have jurisdiction over environmental hazards, and the following ghs pictogram will not be covered by osha. Oregonosha peso toolbox sheet for complete information call oregonosha 1 800 9222689 or visit. The major changes are revised criteria for classification of hazards revised labeling provisions that include requirements for the standardization signal words pictograms hazard statements precautionary statements product identifier. Globally harmonized system ghs hazard communication safety data sheets quickcard osha 3493 2016 english. You have to determine the hazard class and hazard category of a chemical first. Mar 30, 2015 however, osha is more flexible with secondary container labels or workplace labels.
While the ghs uses a total of nine pictograms, osha will only enforce the use of eight. The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification. Ghs training requirements quickcard chemical labels spanish quickcard chemical labels quickcard data sheet spanish quickcard pictograms quickcard pictograms spanish ghs. The pictograms for labelling chemical products have changed. Osha quick card on ghs pictograms 1 page pdf osha quick card on ghs labels 2 page pdf osha quick card on ghs safety data sheet 2 page pdf. Hazard communication occupational safety and health.
Jul 25, 2018 osha hazard communication standard pdf hazard communication training osha ghs. Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals. The osha hazcom standard is in place to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals through the use of a chemical labeling and identification system. Supplier information name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer or im porter. These changes will help ensure improved quality and consistency in the classification and labeling of all chemicals, and will.
Ghs stands for the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals. Oems navigate oshas ghs labeling standards oem magazine. Pdf hazard communication standard pictogram quickcard osha 3491 2016 english. The purpose of this document is to describe the united nations globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs, why it was developed, and how it relates to the sound management of chemicals.
A ghs pictogram consists of a black hazard symbol on a white background surrounded by a red diamond border. We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. The environmental pictogram is not mandatory but may be used to provide additional information. For information on pesticides and other chemicals in agriculture, see our agriculture and farm safety page. Osha hazcom ghs pictograms corrosion skin corrosion burns eye damage corrosive to metals osha has completed its alignment of its hazard communication standard hazcom with ghs, requiring in part, for hazardous chemical manufacturers to include ghs pictogram information on product container labels and sdss.
Brief occupational safety and health administration. Globally harmonized system ghs of classification pictograms. Signal word alerts to the level of severity of the hazard. Ghs pictogram training cheat sheet ehs daily advisor.
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