With lexmark s ondemand printing solution, compliance is made easy, plus you save. How does the 704 label differ from other hazardous material labels. The ghs symbols have been incorporated into pictograms for use on the ghs label. Hazard pictograms ghs symbols creative safety supply. Hazard communication standard pictogram as of june 1, 2015, the hazard communication standard hcs will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. The work that tsi does within the transportation safety community is truly remarkable. If you are interested in a debrief, please contact. While there are numerous pictograms to be found throughout the modern workplace particularly if that workplace deals in caustic chemicals the recentlyadopted globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals relies on nine core hazard pictograms which well explore below. Frequently asked questions on nfpa 704 standard system for the.
Ghs posted on february 18, 2014 by joel gregier when dealing with hazardous constituents, hazard communication is a must to protect workers, property, and the general public. Canada has aligned the workplace hazardous materials information system whmis with the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs. The department of transportation dot routinely requires labels with pictograms. Hazard pictograms form part of the international globally harmonized system of classification. Ghs pictogram poster reference ghs posters for global. An experienced user spent 5 minutes creating this sample. Osha hcs pictograms and hazards dot phmsa hazard warning labels and placards both dot hazard communication and osha hcs 2012 labeling may appear on the same package, even in transportation. The right image is a department of transportation dot required markings andor placarding with flammable pictogram inset for vehicles carrying hazardous materials, in this case a flammable. Any substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported. The ghs system is using the 9 ghs pictograms, in europe also known as clp pictograms, with their ghs number, signal words and meaning, shown in the table below. Pictograms serve to attract attention to the hazard warnings. An orientation to psychological health and safety in the workplace. System for the identification of the hazards of materials. Hazardous materials markings labeling and placarding.
The ghs document referred to as the purple book, shown in figure 1. Although the osha pictograms are eerily similar to our dot hazard warning labels, they do not represent the definitions of the of the nine different hazard classes we have in transportation. Hazard pictograms form part of the international globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs. Globally harmonized system ghs connecticut department of. Infra grant team members are available to provide feedback on previous infra applications until the application deadline of february 25, 2020. Federal hazardous materials transportation act 49 u. Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. As of june 1, 2015, the hazard communication standard hcs will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. The mission of the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa is to improve truck and bus safety on our nations highways.
Display this bold, easytoread ghs pictogram poster in your facility to increase safety and knowledge of each ghs pictogram. A visor card guide for state and local law enforcement officials illustrating vehicle placarding and signage for the following nine classes of hazardous materials. Summary of distributor obligations under the osha hazard. Heres a handy training cheat sheet to use at your facility. Fedex ground hazardous materials table please refer to the. Assembling the pieces toolkit courseselearning free. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard s. Ghs pictograms consist of a symbol in black within an on point square with a.
The hazard communication standard hcs requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be ex posed. There is a separate osha brief on sdss that provides information on the new sds requirements. The evaluation should focus on eliminating or reducing hazards through the use of. Whmis pictograms, hazard classes, and hazard categories pictogram associated hazard s hazard descriptions general safe work practices the flame pictogram is used for the following classes and categories. Product safety commission, the department of transportation, the environmental protection agency, and the occupational safety and health administration. Hazardous materials labeling and storage management. Ghs pictogram training cheat sheet ehs daily advisor. Any material that is a physical or health hazard to persons in the workplace dot. Dot not regulated tdg unno un3082 proper shipping name environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n. The hazard assessment should encompass the entire process and identify both real and potential hazards. Whmis pictograms, hazard classes, and hazard categories. Enacted in 1975, the hazardous materials transportation act hmta is the principal federal law in the united states regulating. The right image is a department of transportation dot required markings and or placarding with flammable pictogram inset for vehicles carrying hazardous. The pictograms were classified by globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs, an internationally agreedupon standard managed by the united nations.
Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a. In the meantime, the agency will allow both dot and hcs pictograms for the same hazard on a label. Pictograms will have a black symbol on a white background with a red diamond frame. The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical. That includes reducing the number of transportation incidents that involve hazardous materials and could. Chemical hazard assessments a thorough hazard assessment should be conducted whenever a new job task or hazardous chemical is introduced into the workplace.
The department anticipates providing debriefs on unsuccessful infra 2020 applications following the completion of the infra 2020 competition. Osha would be expected to require hazard pictogramssymbols on labels. Safety data sheet issuing date january 5, 2015 revision date june 12, 2015 revision number 1 page 1 10 1. Understanding the relationship between ghs pictograms and. If one or several of these labels are required by the transportation regulations on the external surface of a package for which also the corresponding ghs labels with the red border would have to be applied according to the clp regulation, these ghs labels dont have to be used in addition. The safety data sheet and transportation dgi training store. Oshas hcs 2012 labeling requirement is specific to communicating hazardous chemicals in the workplace. The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification. Osha and dot issue joint memorandum on hazardous chemicals by tressi l.
Ghs label elements, including precautionary statements. Again, these pictograms are a requirement for manufacturers to identify and communicate hazardous. While the dot diamond label is required for all hazardous chemicals on the. This document discusses the whmis requirements after the alignment of whmis with the ghs. This diagram was created in conceptdraw diagram using the transport hazard pictograms library from the transport hazard pictograms solution. Most of these images include the addition of a color printed symbol. Standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response 1. Brief occupational safety and health administration. However, dot does not view the hcs pictogram as a conflict and for some international trade both pictograms may need to be present on the label. Safety data sheet issuing date january 5, 2015 revision date new revision number 0 page 1 10 1. Aging workforce in canada fast facts card promotion tools new. According to the directive osha considers the dot diamondshaped placards that contain hazard symbols to be pictograms and therefore in compliance with the requirements of the standard. Components of oshas hazard communication standard written hazard communication program container labeling safety.
Ccohs offers a variety of innovative and costeffective products and services related to workplace health and safety including. Dot and eu standards, as well as the bs5609 standard for 90 day seawater submersion. Pictograms society for chemical hazard communication. Two sets of pictograms are included within the ghs. Labels and pictograms standard also requires the use of a 16section safety data sheet format, which provides detailed information regarding the chemical. This transportation safety infographic illustrates the table of all transport hazardous symbols, which groups them according to the hazard class. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection. Hazard communication standard pictogram hcs pictograms. Hazard communication, also referred to as hazcom and the employee right to know act hazard communication requirements are aimed at reducing the risk of chemicalrelated occupational illnesses and injuries by making available specific information to help identify and evaluate hazardous chemicals in the workplace. These pictograms are also found on the site of the unece. Hazard labels for the transportation of dangerous goods. Nine classes of hazardous materials yellow visor card.