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<v 0>GHS is the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of</v>

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chemicals.

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Its goal is to harmonize the classification and communication of hazardous

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chemicals globally for worker safety.

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OSHA has adopted the GHS in the US, and all companies that produce,

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transport, or use hazardous chemicals will need to comply.

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Chemical producers started using GHS labels June 1st, 2015,

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and workplace labels need to be updated by June 1st, 2016.

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There are six required parts of A GHS label, the product name,

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the signal word, the hazard statements, the precautionary statements,

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the pictograms. There are nine standard pictograms that can be used,

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and the company address and phone number.

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Avery® Ultra Duty GHS Chemical Labels,

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along with the free Avery® GHS Wizard make it easy to design and print ultra

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durable GHS labels on demand right from your desk.