Employees who handle chemicals must be trained on the chemicals they are using per Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), and P&G Professional™ is here to help.

GHS

What is GHS?

OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Employers must train employees on new label elements and standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

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Irritant (skin & eye), Acute Toxicity (harmful), Skin Sensitizer, Narcotic Effects, Respiratory Tract Irritant, and/or Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)

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Oxidizers

Environment (Non-Mandatory)

Aquatic Toxicity

Exploding Bomb

Explosives, Self-Reactives, and/or Organic peroxides

Health Hazard

Carcinogen, Respiratory Sensitizer, Mutagenicity, Target Organ Toxicity, Reproductive Toxicity, Aspiration Toxicity

Corrosion

Skin Corrosion/Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals

Glass Cylinder

Gases Under Pressure

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Flammable, Self-Reactives (flammable), Pyrophorics, Self Heating, Emits Flammable Gas, Organic Peroxides

Skull & Crossbones

Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

OSHA Resources

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.


In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).


View more resources on these topics on OSHA's Website or download them here.

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P&G Professional Presents Handling Hazardous Materials at Work Training

Hazard communication is a critical part of workplace safety. This video covers hazardous materials, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), preventing hazardous material exposure, and actions to take if exposed to hazardous materials.

FAQs

Please note that OSHA maintains the most up-to-date information on GHS and may have a more comprehensive list of the latest frequently asked questions. Please visit OSHA for more information.