Hazard Communication - Labels (US)

Labels keep us in the know all the time – they inform our diet decisions, they ensure we take the right medicines in the right amounts, and they keep us safe at heights and in tight spaces. The purpose of the GHS is to increase the quality and consistency of information provided to workers, employers and chemical users by adopting a standardized approach to hazard classification, labels and Safety Data Sheets.

 The basic elements of a label under the GHS;

 The labeling precedence scheme when multiple hazards are present;

 Upcoming dates for compliance with GHS labeling requirements

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200