Understanding Chemical Labels Under GHS

Course Description:

OSHA’s HazCom standard requires containers of hazardous chemicals to be labeled with information about the possible hazards associated with the chemicals and how employees can protect themselves from those hazards. Therefore, being able recognize and interpret the various components of a chemical label is essential for the safe use of chemicals. GHS ensures that all labels provide clear and consistent information.

Why “Understanding Chemical Labels Under GHS” Matters:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize the purpose of a GHS chemical label
• Interpret the chemical label’s hazard information
• Identify precautions stated on a chemical label
• Recognize shipped container labels and workplace labels

Key Points:

• The GHS chemical label is designed to keep you safer by standardizing the information presented about a hazardous chemical.
• Chemical labels provide brief information on the physical and health hazards presented by a chemical. Each component of a chemical label gives different information on how to protect yourself and your co-workers.
  Pictograms graphically describe the hazards of a chemical class.
• With few exceptions, hazardous chemical containers in your workplace must be labeled.
• Alternative labeling systems must be compliant with GHS information requirements.