Determining classification and hazard communication requirements

The GHS affects four key sectors, namely, industrial workplaces, agriculture, transport, and consumer products. Countries may decide to prioritize GHS implementation for a particular sector or sectors, depending on the needs of the country.

Prepare a detailed plan on how the GHS will be implemented in the sector. Based on the GHS, decide which GHS elements will be adopted for the sector. The needs of a sector can vary depending on the needs of the target audience. For example, the transport of dangerous goods sector focuses on acute health hazards, physical hazards, and environmental hazards. Chronic hazards are not covered given the exposures anticipated in that sector. On the other hand, the consumer sector may not need to know some specific physical hazards given the use they have for a particular consumer product. In addition, consideration can be given to how other countries have implemented the GHS.

Determining classification and hazard communication requirements can include the following sub-elements:

  • Identifying hazard classes to be included
  • Identifying who will do the classification
  • Identifying the labelling and safety data sheet requirements
  • Identifying who will assess the hazard communication elements
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