Communicating hazard information, as well as protective measures, on labels and safety. These sds are in a standardised format with information about the physical. They must be in the shape of a red outlined diamond with a black hazard symbol on a white background that is clearly visible. Pictograms the new regulation will have a direct impact on labeling. Pictograms are intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical. The globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs began with the premise that existing systems should be harmonized in order to develop a single, globally harmonized system to address classification of chemicals, labels, and safety data sheets.
The globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs is a chemical hazard communication system between chemical suppliers and chemical users through labelling of containers and provision of safety data sheets sds. Ghs pictograms identify the hazards associated with chemicals and warn users of the types of precautions that should be taken to minimize adverse effects that could result from exposure. Pictogram labels comply with the globally harmonized system. The globally harmonized system ghs for hazard classification and labelling development of a worldwide system for hazard communication. Globally harmonised system ghs of classification and.
Globally harmonized system ghs hazard communication safety data sheets quickcard osha 3493 2016 english. Hazard communication 2012 and the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals background in 2012, the occupational safety and health administration osha updated its hazard communication standard, 29 code of federal regulations 1901. Hazard pictograms form part of the international globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs. Files pdf available to download of the 7th revised edition of the ghs. Globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling of chemicals produced by schcohsa alliance ghs fact information sheet workgroup what are pictograms. The classified chemicals are assigned a fixed set of ghs pictograms. Defining health, physical and environmental hazards of chemicals.
A guide to the globally harmonized system of classification and. Globally harmonized system ghs of classification and. According to osha, the hcs requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide these. The globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs is a single unified approach to. Implementation of the globally harmonized system will include changes in safety data sheets, labeling, and pictograms. Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of. What is ghs standardizing and harmonizing the classification, labeling and safety data sheets sds of chemicals world wide. Our pictograms in the pgn format are only transparent outside of it. Globally harmonized system ghs ghs pictograms and hazards flame. The ghs hazard pictograms, signal words and hazard statements should be located together on the label.
Per calosha employees need to be familiar with the labeling system and. The globally harmonized system ghs is an international approach to chemical labels and safety data sheets sds. Globally harmonized system of classification and labeling. Globally harmonized system for labeling of chemicals. Two sets of pictograms are included within the ghs. Globally harmonised system ghs of classification and labelling of chemicals work health and safety regulations place specific duties on various persons in relation to the correct classification and labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals. The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets and employee training. Laboratory data guides the global harmonized system ghs codes and pictograms h200 physical hazards h200 unstable explosive h201 explosive. Ghs globally harmonized system hazard classes and label.
Ghs globally harmonized system of classification and. Globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling of chemicals by schcohsa alliance. Hcs2012 6 the ghs is not a model regulation or legislation. Alphabetic view all alphabetic view all 10 healthy habits for mental fitness posters 10 tips for safe travels podcasts 2010 dick martin scholarship winners podcasts 8 tips to make your health and safety. Globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of. The full official text of the system is available on the web at. Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods, manual of tests. Globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs. Hazard communication pictograms occupational safety and. Ccohs offers a variety of innovative and costeffective products and services related to workplace health and safety including.
Schcohsa alliances globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling of chemicals. Globally harmonized system an overview sciencedirect. Hazard communication and the globally harmonized system. Promotes sound management of chemicals by promoting uniform treatment across countries. The size of each pictogram can be adjusted and will remain proportional. Label from the association for soaps, detergents and maintenance products aise and from the japan soap and detergent association jsdathe new precaution. The ghs is an acronym for the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals. 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. The globally harmonized system addresses the classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets united nations economic commission for europe, 2017. Common to multiple methods of conveying risk information are the ghss hazard pictograms. Ghs pictograms are composed of the appropriate symbol surrounded by a red. Pdf understanding the globally harmonized system of.
Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs. Ghs resources including posters and a ghsadg quick guide is available at globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs for information on the ghs in a video format go to globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of. The ghs is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. To view and download the electronic version of the document click on the icon below. To view and download the files of each chapter individually. Globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling of chemicals. Hazard communication training handout uc davis health. The purpose of this document is to help companies, managers, and supervisors in the road building industry understand the hcs 2012 requirements. Eps is a standard format vector image for printing materials professionally or for producing materials for large projects e. Ghs globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals the new system, which was called globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of. Hazard statements describe the nature of the chemical hazard.
Oshas hazard communication standard has adopted the ghs to improve safety and health of workers through more effective communications on chemical hazards. Global harmonized system ghs, chemicals, communication, labeling, symbols, msds. Health hazard flame exclamation mark carcinogen mutagenicity reproductive toxicity respiratory sensitizer target organ toxicity aspiration toxicity flammables pyrophorics selfheating. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The goal of this instructor program is to train and authorize selected employees to implement and conduct your inhouse hazard communicationglobally harmonized system safety program. At its ninth session 7 december 2018, the committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods and on the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals adopted a set of amendments to the seventh revised edition of the ghs which include, inter alia.
The most current information on ghs classification, labels and sds as well as other criteria is available in the 5th revised edition of the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghsfrom the united nations economic commission for europe unece. The official ghs pictograms are out there on the internet in a few places, but we werent able to find all nine of the major symbols in a single file. Generally speaking, a pictogram is a symbol or picture which represents a word or idea. Weve been updating our online hazard communication training to include the new globally harmonized system ghs label standards.
Revision 8 the globally harmonized system ghs by abdul h. Globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs page 3 sdss will replace the material safety data sheets msds that many workers are already familiar with. Pictograms and hazard codes used in the globallyharmonized chemical labeling system all chemical containers provided by vendors will eventually use the following labeling system. Codification of hazard statements, codification and use of precautionary statements and examples of precautionary pictograms pdf 522kb. What is the globally harmonised system ghs of classification and.
The ghs system is using the 9 ghs pictograms, in europe also known as clp pictograms. The current eu pictograms black symbol on an orange background, will be replaced by the ghs. This program will provide information about the identification of chemical hazards, chemical labeling, and explanation of the new safety data sheet sds format. For transport, pictograms will have the background and symbol colors currently. Hazard classes pictograms and hazard statements associated with signal words danger if underlined or warning otherwise selfreactive. Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling. Ghs globally harmonized system hazard classes and label elements under osha hazard communication revision date. Globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of. 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. Ghs the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling. Ghs is the abbreviation for globally harmonised system of classification. Globally harmonized system ghs houghton international.
The pictograms on the right are part of the new globally harmonized system ghs of. Nations globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs, revision 3. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The actual label format or layout is not specified in the. Globally harmonized system ghs statements p 314 get medical adviceattention if you feel unwell p 315 get immediate medical adviceattention h 200 h200 physical hazards p100 general unstable explosive p 320 specific treatment is urgent seeon this label h 201 explosive. Ghs globally harmonized system for classi and labeling of. Globally harmonized system pictograms download as a pdf globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs is an internationally agreedupon standard managed by the united nations that was set up to replace the assortment of hazardous material classification and labelling schemes previously used around the world. A globallyharmonized hazard classification and compatible labelling system, including material safety data sheets and easily understandable symbols, should be available, if feasible, by the year 2000. Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs seventh revised edition.