The deadline for OSHA HazCom 2012 has passed and companies found to be defaulters end up paying fines. Labeling is the main ground on which companies are being fined. It is a situation they can well avoid by getting expert assistance for labeling.
This situation can be avoided by getting expert assistance for new GHS workplace labels by icsds, a professional service company specializing in SDS and labels. Experts assist clients in the label preparation, whether it is for primary containers or for secondary containers used at workplaces. There are six elements in the label:
Knowledgeable experts help in preparation of the primary label affixed to the shipping container. If it is a downstream user that requires secondary labels then the information is drawn from the primary label and incorporated into a ready to print label. The label may be in a computerized format giving users the option to pick words and pictograms or they can pick from pre-printed labels and insert text as is appropriate. This may be more useful for shopfloor personnel needing to prepare and affix secondary labels in a hurry. Use of OSHA 1910.1200(f)(6) compliant labels is recommended in order to satisfy regulatory requirements.
Not all employees may be fully familiar with the new pictograms and new SDS labels in which case employers can use old HMIS system alongside the new label for easy cross referencing and identification by users. This may be necessary because the new numbering of hazard category rating is different and it is in reverse order.
On the face of it, GHS labeling is not a mammoth task but, because it is the primary source of warning and information, it needs to be precise and unambiguous. This is where icsds.com experts excel because they have the knowledge to pick precisely the right words and the right pictograms that will give information at first glance.
The right labeling helps not only in process flows where secondary containers must be used but it also helps manufacturers and exporters. Perfect labels give precise information and help everyone handling the container to stay safe, protect the environment and store the container to pose a minimum risk to property or to environment. ICSDS labeling service helps the clients stay fully compliant and avoid fines they would otherwise pay and sustain losses. Whether it is supply within the States or international trade, labels can be more important for safety and getting it done right helps manufacturers and employers create a better workplace along the entire chain.
This situation can be avoided by getting expert assistance for new GHS workplace labels by icsds, a professional service company specializing in SDS and labels. Experts assist clients in the label preparation, whether it is for primary containers or for secondary containers used at workplaces. There are six elements in the label:
- Signal word to indicate level of hazard for a specific chemical
- GHS Symbol or pictogram that visually identifies a hazardous product into any of the classes such as physical, health and environmental risk
- Manufacturer’s information
- Precautionary statement and first aid instructions drawn from the SDS
- Hazard statements to describe nature of the product and degree of risk, usually drawn from the SDS
- Product name and identifier
Knowledgeable experts help in preparation of the primary label affixed to the shipping container. If it is a downstream user that requires secondary labels then the information is drawn from the primary label and incorporated into a ready to print label. The label may be in a computerized format giving users the option to pick words and pictograms or they can pick from pre-printed labels and insert text as is appropriate. This may be more useful for shopfloor personnel needing to prepare and affix secondary labels in a hurry. Use of OSHA 1910.1200(f)(6) compliant labels is recommended in order to satisfy regulatory requirements.
Not all employees may be fully familiar with the new pictograms and new SDS labels in which case employers can use old HMIS system alongside the new label for easy cross referencing and identification by users. This may be necessary because the new numbering of hazard category rating is different and it is in reverse order.
On the face of it, GHS labeling is not a mammoth task but, because it is the primary source of warning and information, it needs to be precise and unambiguous. This is where icsds.com experts excel because they have the knowledge to pick precisely the right words and the right pictograms that will give information at first glance.
The right labeling helps not only in process flows where secondary containers must be used but it also helps manufacturers and exporters. Perfect labels give precise information and help everyone handling the container to stay safe, protect the environment and store the container to pose a minimum risk to property or to environment. ICSDS labeling service helps the clients stay fully compliant and avoid fines they would otherwise pay and sustain losses. Whether it is supply within the States or international trade, labels can be more important for safety and getting it done right helps manufacturers and employers create a better workplace along the entire chain.