{"id":15845,"date":"2022-03-17T06:14:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T10:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-formation.com\/how-to-read-a-chemical-label\/"},"modified":"2022-03-18T04:33:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T08:33:20","slug":"how-to-read-a-chemical-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-formation.com\/en\/how-to-read-a-chemical-label\/","title":{"rendered":"How to read a chemical label"},"content":{"rendered":"

Working in a mining and manufacturing sector or construction, it is common to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).<\/strong> These substances, usually chemicals, come with a GHS label. How to decipher the information on the label? This article will help you understand the meaning of the 6 elements on a chemical label.<\/p>\n

To train your workers so that they master the reading and use of these products, Global Formation<\/strong><\/a> through its PAELO<\/strong><\/a> app, offers comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety<\/strong> training. This will help you establish a safe workplace<\/strong> and prevent workplace accidents<\/strong> as much as possible.<\/p>\n

GHS Labeling: What is it<\/h2>\n

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals<\/a> is used in Canada as well as in other countries to inform the level of risk presented by chemical substances. For this reason, it is also used in harmony with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS<\/a>). They may similarly be present on Safety Data Sheets (SDS<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Their presence on those products is mandatory in order to prevent users from being exposed to sometimes deadly hazards. Generally, those labels show 6 elements including: the name of the substance, the supplier, the hazard statements, the warning note, the different types of pictograms and the precautionary advice.<\/p>\n

The statement that indicates the name of the substance<\/h2>\n

On that part, you can find the name of the chemical. This can be its brand name as well as its code number or even its batch number. Generally, this is found at the very top left of the GHS label. It allows the worker to easily and quickly detect the type of product, as well as the action to be taken.<\/p>\n

The supplier<\/h2>\n

Sometimes located at the top center, this element is used to identify the manufacturer, supplier, or importer of the product. Some information will therefore appear here including their name, phone number and address. Showing this contact information on the GHS label allows you to find the right person to contact in the event of a hazard, or if you need additional information.<\/p>\n

Hazard Statements<\/h2>\n

This is a sentence that informs you about the nature, symptoms, as well as the level of hazard risk if a person comes into direct contact with the chemicals. These statements serve as additional information to the pictograms. However, it should be noted that these statements must respect a certain classification category.<\/p>\n

This information is presented as follows: \u201cH + number\u201d. Then, they are classified into 3 classes including:<\/p>\n