Check out this snazzy GHS infographic that gives you the lowdown on what’s shaking with the shift from the old MSDS to the new SDS under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). This transition means that chemical safety info is now speaking the same language worldwide—thanks to the consistent use of Safety Data Sheets, chemical labels, and those eye-catching pictograms.
So, what’s cooking according to OSHA? Here are the big changes:
Hazard Classification: There are now clear-cut rules for identifying health and physical hazards, plus how to classify mixtures. No more guesswork!
Labels: Chemical makers and importers must slap on a label with a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Oh, and don’t forget those precautionary statements—they’re a must too.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Say hello to the new and improved SDS, now struttin’ around in a standardized 16-section format. Easy to read, easy to understand.
Information and Training: Heads up, employers! You needed to have your crew trained by December 1, 2013, on the new label elements and SDS format. The goal? Making sure everyone’s on the same page, recognizing and understanding all this new info.
In short, GHS is here to make the world of chemical safety a whole lot clearer and a little less hazardous—literally!
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