Heres a handy training cheat sheet to use at your facility. Hazard communication standard pictogram hcs pictograms. Msdss the pictograms or symbols based on chemical hazards may appear on the msds. Nine classes of hazardous materials yellow visor card. Dot not regulated tdg unno un3082 proper shipping name environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n. With a small staff and group of highly committed subject matter experts who serve as adjunct faculty, tsi provides the best possible safety training for safety. Ghs pictograms and their corresponding chemical hazards info sheet pdf. Hazard communication standard pictogram as of june 1, 2015, the hazard communication standard hcs will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. In the meantime, osha will allow both dot and hcs 2012 pictograms for the same hazard. Oshas hcs 2012 labeling requirement is specific to communicating hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Globally harmonized system ghs connecticut department of. Ccohs offers a variety of innovative and costeffective products and services related to workplace health and safety including. The ghs globally harmonized system pictogram poster is a quick reference guide to ghs pictograms and their meanings.
Federal hazardous materials transportation act 49 u. Any material that is a physical or health hazard to persons in the workplace dot. Dot and eu standards, as well as the bs5609 standard for 90 day seawater submersion. Frequently asked questions on nfpa 704 standard system for the. Ghs label elements, including precautionary statements. The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification. The right image is a department of transportation dot required markings andor placarding with flammable pictogram inset for vehicles carrying hazardous. The department anticipates providing debriefs on unsuccessful infra 2020 applications following the completion of the infra 2020 competition. Brief occupational safety and health administration. Fedex ground hazardous materials table please refer to the. The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical. Osha and dot issue joint memorandum on hazardous chemicals by tressi l. This transportation safety infographic illustrates the table of all transport hazardous symbols, which groups them according to the hazard class. In the meantime, the agency will allow both dot and hcs pictograms for the same hazard on a label.
An experienced user spent 5 minutes creating this sample. Ghs pictograms consist of a symbol in black within an on point square with a. Ghs hazardous chemicals signs continued alternative labeling systems such as nfpa 704 or hmis may continue to be used as long as they do not display hazard warnings or pictograms that conflict with the ghs. The department of transportation dot routinely requires labels with pictograms for vehicles carrying hazardous materials. However, dot does not view the hcs pictogram as a conflict and for some international trade both pictograms may need to be present on the label. As of june 1, 2015, the hazard communication standard hcs will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Pictograms society for chemical hazard communication. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a. Fedex ground hazardous materials table please refer to the hazardous materials table at 49 cfr 172. System for the identification of the hazards of materials. Hazardous materials markings labeling and placarding. While there are numerous pictograms to be found throughout the modern workplace particularly if that workplace deals in caustic chemicals the recentlyadopted globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals relies on nine core hazard pictograms which well explore below.
Assembling the pieces toolkit courseselearning free. Hazard labels for the transportation of dangerous goods. Osha would be expected to require hazard pictogramssymbols on labels. The hazard assessment should encompass the entire process and identify both real and potential hazards. If you are interested in a debrief, please contact. The right image is a department of transportation dot required markings andor placarding with flammable pictogram inset for vehicles carrying hazardous materials, in this case a flammable.
Hazard pictograms form part of the international globally harmonized system of classification. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection. There is a separate osha brief on sdss that provides information on the new sds requirements. Safety data sheet issuing date january 5, 2015 revision date new revision number 0 page 1 10 1. The mission of the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa is to improve truck and bus safety on our nations highways. Aging workforce in canada fast facts card promotion tools new.
Understanding the relationship between ghs pictograms and. Components of oshas hazard communication standard written hazard communication program container labeling safety. The ghs symbols have been incorporated into pictograms for use on the ghs label. According to the directive osha considers the dot diamondshaped placards that contain hazard symbols to be pictograms and therefore in compliance with the requirements of the standard. Hazard communication, also referred to as hazcom and the employee right to know act hazard communication requirements are aimed at reducing the risk of chemicalrelated occupational illnesses and injuries by making available specific information to help identify and evaluate hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Two sets of pictograms are included within the ghs. While the dot diamond label is required for all hazardous chemicals on the. The hazard communication standard hcs requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be ex posed. Labels and pictograms standard also requires the use of a 16section safety data sheet format, which provides detailed information regarding the chemical. Ghs pictogram poster reference ghs posters for global. The department of transportation dot routinely requires labels with pictograms. With lexmark s ondemand printing solution, compliance is made easy, plus you save.
Whmis pictograms, hazard classes, and hazard categories pictogram associated hazard s hazard descriptions general safe work practices the flame pictogram is used for the following classes and categories. This diagram was created in conceptdraw diagram using the transport hazard pictograms library from the transport hazard pictograms solution. A visor card guide for state and local law enforcement officials illustrating vehicle placarding and signage for the following nine classes of hazardous materials. The ghs system is using the 9 ghs pictograms, in europe also known as clp pictograms, with their ghs number, signal words and meaning, shown in the table below. Any substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported. Whmis pictograms, hazard classes, and hazard categories. Safety data sheet issuing date january 5, 2015 revision date june 12, 2015 revision number 1 page 1 10 1.
The pictograms were classified by globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs, an internationally agreedupon standard managed by the united nations. If one or several of these labels are required by the transportation regulations on the external surface of a package for which also the corresponding ghs labels with the red border would have to be applied according to the clp regulation, these ghs labels dont have to be used in addition. Although the osha pictograms are eerily similar to our dot hazard warning labels, they do not represent the definitions of the of the nine different hazard classes we have in transportation. The work that tsi does within the transportation safety community is truly remarkable. Hazard pictograms ghs symbols creative safety supply. The right image is a department of transportation dot required markings and or placarding with flammable pictogram inset for vehicles carrying hazardous. Pictograms will have a black symbol on a white background with a red diamond frame.
Hazardous materials labeling and storage management. Pictograms serve to attract attention to the hazard warnings. Canada has aligned the workplace hazardous materials information system whmis with the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs. However the hazard pictograms are available from the unece site in transparent form only in. Display this bold, easytoread ghs pictogram poster in your facility to increase safety and knowledge of each ghs pictogram. That includes reducing the number of transportation incidents that involve hazardous materials and could. How does the 704 label differ from other hazardous material labels. The ghs document referred to as the purple book, shown in figure 1.
Hazard pictograms form part of the international globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs. Product safety commission, the department of transportation, the environmental protection agency, and the occupational safety and health administration. Again, these pictograms are a requirement for manufacturers to identify and communicate hazardous. These pictograms are also found on the site of the unece.
Chemical hazard assessments a thorough hazard assessment should be conducted whenever a new job task or hazardous chemical is introduced into the workplace. Infra grant team members are available to provide feedback on previous infra applications until the application deadline of february 25, 2020. Standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response 1. Enacted in 1975, the hazardous materials transportation act hmta is the principal federal law in the united states regulating. An orientation to psychological health and safety in the workplace. Most of these images include the addition of a color printed symbol. Ghs pictogram training cheat sheet ehs daily advisor. Ghs posted on february 18, 2014 by joel gregier when dealing with hazardous constituents, hazard communication is a must to protect workers, property, and the general public. Osha hcs pictograms and hazards dot phmsa hazard warning labels and placards both dot hazard communication and osha hcs 2012 labeling may appear on the same package, even in transportation. Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. Summary of distributor obligations under the osha hazard. This document discusses the whmis requirements after the alignment of whmis with the ghs. The safety data sheet and transportation dgi training store. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard s.
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