Global Harmonization for Construction Industry PictogramsMichael S. AllenSafety Compliance [email protected](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
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