Understand how the hazardous properties of chemicals are communicated through labelling and marking
The GHS is a system of harmonized labels with symbols (pictograms). Workers should understand the different elements of a GHS label, which contain the following six elements:
- Product identifier
- Supplier identification
- Hazard pictograms
- Signal word – Either ‘Danger’ or ‘Warning’, used to indicate relative level of severity of hazard
- Hazard statement – Describes the nature of the hazard
- Precautionary statement – Recommended measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects
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