Assigning Hazards
When assigning hazards to chemicals, the revised HCS refers
to the GHS hazards as classes. For instance,
there are two hazard classes for carcinogenic, while explosives have seven
categories. It is important that the differences are
understood. The task of
such assignments is up to the chemical manufacturer. And as stated in previous posts, that
relieves the majority of us from having to determine said hazards. If your company manufactures a chemical, OR
has a chemical by-product that needs classification, then you will need to thoroughly understand
these categories.
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
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
