Label:
OSHA
-Any printed written or graphic material that will be displayed on the containers of hazardous chemicals.
GHS
-GHS Labels are, an appropriate group of printed, written and graphic information elements concerning a hazardous product.
Purpose:
OSHA
– The OSHA label acts as a visual reminder of the hazards of the chemical.
GHS
-The purpose of a GHS label is to have the information about the hazardous chemicals in a globally harmonized manner.
Requirements
OSHA
– Labels must contain:
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- The name of the chemical
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- The name and the address of the company responsible
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- The correct hazard warnings
GHS
– GHS labels must contain:
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- An identifier
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- Name
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- Address and telephone number of the party responsible
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- Chemical identity
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- Hazard pictograms
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- Signal words
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- Hazard statements
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- Precautionary information
Label Verbiage:
OSHA
– No specific text to be used on the labels as long as there are hazard warnings.
GHS
– Hazards contained in the chemical must contain pictograms, have a category, precautionary information and signal words.
Signal Words:
OSHA
– The American National Standard Recommends (ANSI Z126.1) the use of the words, caution, warning, and danger
GHS
– The labels only use the words danger and warning
Guidance:
OSHA
– Cites the ANSI Z129.1 Standard, but it is not required by law
GHS
– This will be the Global labelling requirement, once all countries adopt GHS.
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