Label, GHS

For labels, the hazard symbols, signal words and hazard statements have all been standardized and assigned to each of the hazard categories. These standardized elements should not be subject to variation, and should appear on the GHS label as indicated in the Chapters for each hazard class in this document. For safety data sheets, the chapter Hazard communication Safety Data Sheets (Chapter 1.5) provides a standardized format for the presentation of information. Although precautionary statements have... 

A precautionary statement means a phrase (and/or pictogram) that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimise or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous product, or improper storage or handling of a hazardous product. The GHS label should include appropriate precautionary information, the choice of which is with the labeller or the competent authority. Annex 3 contains examples of precautionary statements, which can be used, and also examples of precautionary pictograms, which can be used where allowed by the competent authority. 

Products falling within the scope of the GHS will carry the GHS label at the point where they are supplied to the workplace, and that label should be maintained on the supplied container in the workplace. The GHS label or label elements should also be used for workplace containers. However, the competent authority can allow employers to use alternative means of giving workers the same information in a different written or displayed format when such a format is more appropriate to the workplace and communicates the information as effectively as the GHS label. For example, label information could be displayed in the work area, rather than on the individual containers. 

In many situations, it is impractical to produce a complete GHS label and attach it to the container, due, for example, to container size limitations or lack of access to a process container. Some examples of workplace situations where chemicals may be transferred from supplier containers include containers for laboratory testing or analysis, storage vessels, piping or process reaction systems or temporary containers where the chemical will be used by one worker within a short timeframe. Decanted chemicals intended for immediate use could be labelled with the main components and directly refer the user to the supplier label information and SDS. 

Hazards identification GHS classification of the substance/mixture and any national or regional information. GHS label elements, including precautionary statements. (Hazard symbols may be provided as a graphical reproduction of the symbols in black and white or the name of the symbol e.g. flame, skull and crossbones.) Other hazards which do not result in classification (e.g. dust explosion hazard) or are not covered by the GHS. 

A3.4.4 The following general precautionary statements on the GHS label are appropriate under the... 

General public GHS Label, Supplemental Label Information Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. If medical advice is needed Have product container or label at hand. 

Industrial worker GHS Label, Supplemental Label Information, Safety Data Sheet, Workplace Instructions none of the above... 

Note Some competent authorities may require a GHS label on the outer packaging in the absence of a transport label. 

Note The GHS label and the flammable liquid pictogram and markings required by the UN Recommendations on... 

Implementing GHS does not change most aspects of the pesticide management. It does not affect supplemental information required on labels such as directions for use or additional hazard information that does not contradict or detract from GHS label requirements. It also does not impact testing methods for health and environmental hazards, data requirements, the scope of hazards covered, policies governing the protection of Confidential Business Information, or risk management measures. 

Discuss who the go-to person is at your company who will be in charge of the transition to the new GHS labels and SDSs. 

The GHS Safety Data Sheets and GHS labeling will be useful in RAMP. 

June 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 Compliance with all modified provisions of this final rule, except The Distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a GHS label Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers... 

How does HazCom/GHS labeling requirements differ from NFPA or HMIS labeling systems ... 

The GHS label uses the Signal Word Danger , a flame symbol, and the hazard statement Highly Flammable Liquid and Vapor . 

Before the recent implementation of the GHS labeling system, other systems were in use and you will still encounter these on older bottles of chemicals. These labels sometimes use a hazard rating symbol, box. 

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