Under OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, all hazardous chemicals shipped after June 1,2015, must be labeled with hazard communication elements including pictograms, signal words and precautionary statements. Employers are required to train employees on the labeling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. The Hazard Communication Standard Poster can serve as a valuable training and reference tool to ensure that employees are safe and informed.
- The Product Sample Sample Label provides a visual reference for standard label layout and components.
- The HCS/GHS Label Components Guide identifies mandatory label elements and provides a descriptive summary for each.
- The HCS Pictograms and Hazards Guide identifies the 9 label symbols required to alert users of health, physical, and environmental hazards.
- The Transport Pictograms Guide identifies 14 DOT symbols required for transportation of hazardous materials.
The Hazard Communication Standard Poster is fully compliant with the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).