Global Harmonization for Construction Industry Pictograms Michael S. Allen Safety Compliance Manager (434)
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 Cylinder Gases under pressure
Pictograms Corrosion Skin Corrosion/Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals
Pictograms Exploding Bomb Explosives Self- Reactives Organic Peroxides
Pictograms Flame Flammables Pyrophoric Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides
Pictograms Flame Over Circle Oxidizers
Pictograms Skull & Crossbones Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
Pictograms Health Hazard Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity
Pictograms Exclamation Mark Irritant (skin and eye) Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity (harmful) Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)
Pictograms Environment (non-mandatory) Aquatic Toxicity