Applies to: (examples; Faculty,Staff, Students, etc)
Faculty , Staff , Students , Contractors_Vendors
Faculty , Staff , Students , Contractors_Vendors
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is a world-wide system adopted by OSHA for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals.
Policy applies to UHSP Faculty, Staff, and Students and any personnel who might potentially be exposed to hazardous materials.
Term |
Definition |
GHS |
GHS stands for stands for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. GHS defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and safety data sheets). |
SDS |
Safety Data Sheet. SDS is the term used by GHS for Material safety data sheet (MSDS). |
Class |
Class is the term used to describe different types of hazards. |
Category |
Category is the name used to describe the sub-sections of classes. |
Hazard Statement |
For each category of a class, a standardized statement is used to describe the hazard. |
Precautionary statement |
These statements are standardized phrases that describe the recommended steps to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects from exposure to or resulting from improper handling or storage of a hazardous product. |
Signal Word |
There are two signal words used by the GHS – Danger and Warning. These signal words are used to communicate the level of hazard on both the label and the SDS. |
Pictogram |
Refers to the GHS symbol on the label and SDS. Not all categories have a symbol associated with them. |
Position/Office/Department |
Responsibility |
Environmental Health & Safety |
Updating Moodle training, maintaining course records, verifying completion of training from different groups. |
Name |
Contact Information |
Carlin Harp |
Carlin.Harp@uhsp.edu; 314-446-8133 |
Eric Knoll |
Eric.Knoll@uhsp.edu; 314-446-8375 |