Global Harmonization for Construction Industry Pictograms

Global Harmonization for Construction Industry PictogramsMichael S. AllenSafety Compliance ManagerMichael.allen2@vdot.virginia.gov(434) 941-1839

Training Requirements

• December 1, 2013 Training must be provided to all employees on the following topics

• Labels including components of the label, use of the labels and pictograms used in labeling

• SDS Components of the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) replacing the current MSDS

Pictograms

• Pictograms will be used to identify specific hazards associated with the chemical

• Pictograms will be compliant with UN resolution to ensure labeling is consistent internationally

Pictograms

Gas CylinderGases under pressure

Pictograms

Corrosion

Skin Corrosion/BurnsEye DamageCorrosive to Metals

Pictograms

Exploding Bomb

ExplosivesSelf- ReactivesOrganic Peroxides

Pictograms

FlameFlammablesPyrophoricSelf-HeatingEmits Flammable GasSelf-ReactivesOrganic Peroxides

Pictograms

Flame Over Circle

Oxidizers

Pictograms

Skull & Crossbones

Acute Toxicity(fatal or toxic)

Pictograms

Health HazardCarcinogenMutagenicityReproductive ToxicityRespiratory SensitizerTarget Organ ToxicityAspiration Toxicity

Pictograms

Exclamation Mark

Irritant (skin and eye)Skin SensitizerAcute Toxicity (harmful)Narcotic EffectsRespiratory Tract IrritantHazardous to Ozone Layer

(Non-Mandatory)

Pictograms

Environment(non-mandatory)

Aquatic Toxicity