GHS and Workplace Labeling
This author is surprised on a regular basis by how many misconceptions there are about the GHS rule. Including the misunderstanding that workplace containers do not have to be labeled. Be assured, they DO need to be labeled. The only labels the rule states that don't have to be labeled are those that are small secondary containers meant for "immediate use".
The rule states that every container, save these "immediate use" containers be labeled with the following (f)(1)(i) thru (f)(1)(v) which are: Product Identifier, Signal Word, Hazard Statements, Pictograms and Precautionary Statements. This information will be found on your SDS and should be supplied by your Chemical Supplier.
Rest assured, Safetycal is hard at work putting together all the labeling products you will need to meet the rule head-on with confidence. For now, send us an email to be put on our announcement list when these products are ready to launch you into compliance. Visit us at www.safetycal.com
Remember, you still have plenty of time to meet the requirements of the
rule. At the present, the Chemical Manufacturers are hard at work
meeting the first phase of the GHS.
This information is offered for evaluation and discussion
only. For more information contact your local OSHA representative or
go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
