Transport and Emergency Responders

Figure 4.4

Agricultural Chemicals and Pesticides

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4.2.3 International Examples

Figure 4.6

Figure 4.7
ToxiFlam

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4.3 What are the GHS label elements?

The standardized label elements

included in the GHS are:

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4.3.1 Symbols/Pictograms

4.3.2 Signal Words

Danger
Warning

4.3.3 Hazard Statements

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Figure 4.9

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Figure 4.10

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Figure 4.11

Other GHS label elements include:

4.3.4 Precautionary Statements and Pictograms

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4.3.5 Product Identifier (Ingredient Disclosure)

4.3.6 Supplier Identification

4.3.7 Supplemental Information

4.4 How are multiple hazards handled on labels?

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4.5 Is there a specific GHS label format / layout?

Figure 4.12 shows an example of a GHS label for the fictional product 'ToxiFlam'.

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Figure 4.12 Example GHS Inner Container Label (e.g., bottle inside a shipping
box)

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Figure 4.15 Example

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4.6 What about risk?

4.7 Are workplace containers covered in the GHS?

4.8 What is the GHS Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

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Figure 4.14
Minimum information for an SDS

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4.9 What is the difference between the GHS SDS and existing MSDSs/SDSs?

4.10 When should SDSs and labels be updated?

4.11 How does the GHS address Confidential Business Information (CBI)?

4.12 Does the GHS address training?

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How will labels change under the revised Hazard Communication Standard?

Labels will require the following elements:

What pictograms are required in the revised Hazard Communication Standard? What
hazard does each identify?

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Can I use a black border on pictograms for domestic shipment?

Will OSHA allow blank red borders?

When must label information be updated?

How will workplace labeling provisions be changing under the revised Hazard
Communication Standard?

How is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) changing under the revised Hazard Communication
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HCS Pictograms and Hazards

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