Osha Ghs Label
Osha Ghs Label
Osha Ghs Label
Label Elements
The HCS now requires the following elements
on labels of hazardous chemicals:
Workplace Labels
OSHA has not changed the general
requirements for workplace labeling.
Employers have the option to create their own
workplace labels. They can either provide
all of the required information that is on the
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Sample Labels
The following examples demonstrate how
a manufacturer or importer may display
the appropriate information on the label. As
mentioned above, once the manufacturer
determines the classification of the chemical
(class and category of each hazard) using
Appendices A and B, it would determine the
required pictograms, signal words, hazard
statements, and precautionary statements
using Appendix C. The final step is to put the
information on the label.
The examples below show what a sample
label might look like under the revised HCS
requirements. The examples break the
labeling out into steps to show the order of
information gathering and how label creation
occurs. Step 1 is performing classification; step
2 is gathering full label information; and step 3
is creating the label.
Precautionary Statements:
Prevention:
Wash hands and face thoroughly after
handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product.
The Substance:
HS85
Batch Number: 85L6543
Response:
If swallowed: Call a doctor if you feel
unwell.2
Rinse mouth
Storage:
None specified
Signal Word:
WARNING
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container in
accordance with local/regional/national/
international regulations.3
Hazard Statements:
Harmful if Swallowed
Warning
Harmful if swallowed
Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
First aid:
If swallowed: Call a doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
GHS Example Company, 123 Global Circle, Anyville, NY 130XX
Response:
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately
all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water.
IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately
contaminated clothing and skin with plenty
of water before removing clothes. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for
several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT
induce vomiting.
Immediately call poison center.4
Specific Treatment:
Treat with doctor-prescribed burn cream.5
In case of fire:
Use water spray. In case of major fire and large
quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely
due to the risk of explosion.
Storage:
Store locked up.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container in
accordance with local/regional/national/
international regulations.
Signal Word:
DANGER
Hazard Statements:
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements:
Prevention:
Keep away from heat.
Keep away from clothing and other
combustible materials.
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with
combustibles.
Wear protective neoprene gloves, safety
goggles and face shield with chin guard.
Wear fire/flame resistant clothing.
Do not breathe dust or mists.
Wash arms, hands and face thoroughly
after handling.
Example 2A: OXI252 Label inner package label with OSHA pictograms
OXI252
(disodiumflammy)
CAS #: 111-11-11xx
Danger
First aid:
IF ON SKIN (or hair) or clothing6: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before
removing clothes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Immediately call poison center.
Specific Treatment: Treat with doctor-prescribed burn cream.
Fire:
In case of fire: Use water spray. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to
the risk of explosion.
Great Chemical Company, 55 Main Street, Anywhere, CT 064XX
Danger
First aid:
IF ON SKIN (or hair) or clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before
removing clothes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a doctor.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Immediately call poison center.
Specific Treatment: Treat with doctor-prescribed burn cream.
Fire:
In case of fire: Use water spray. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to
the risk of explosion.
Great Chemical Company, 55 Main Street, Anywhere, CT 064XX
There are occasions where label preparers may
combine statements on the label. In this case the
similar statements were combined and the most
stringent were listed. For example, the first-aid pre6
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