Monday, September 12, 2011

Globally Harmonized System

I thought that some may be interested in this OSHA Page

Amplify’d from www.osha.gov
Hazard Communication: Foundation of Workplace Chemical Safety Programs
The Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication
classification
Background
Hazardous Label


In 2003, the United Nations (UN) adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS includes criteria for the classification of health, physical and environmental hazards, as well as specifying what information should be included on labels of hazardous chemicals as well as safety data sheets. The United States was an active participant in the development of the GHS, and is a member of the UN bodies established to maintain and coordinate implementation of the system. The official text of the GHS can be found on the UN web page.
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