Learn about GHS, the new standard for labeling chemicals, and how it affects you. OSHA is requiring that all Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Users of chemicals must comply with the new GHS labeling standards. Find out what OSHA's GHS compliance requires and how you can become compliant today.

1. GHS Labeling Solution
What you need to know about GHS today!

2. What is GHS?
• GHS (Globally
Harmonized System)
is a new standard for
labeling chemicals
and other hazardous
materials.

3. How does it affect you?
• If you manufacture, supply or use chemicals,
you must comply with GHS. You will need to
change your labels, maintain the correct
labeling procedures and update your
printers.

4. Why the need for GHS?
• Improve SAFETY with the transportation and
handling of Hazardous Materials
• Adoption of GHS brings the US up to the
International Standard
• One Standard for all to follow
• Consistency to assist in emergency response
• Using the Right Label at Right Time

5. Who Benefits from GHS?
• 950,000 hazardous chemicals are currently used
in the U.S.
• Hazard Communication affects 43 million
American workers in over 5 million workplaces.
• GHS will prevent 500 injuries/illnesses and
potentially save 43 lives per year, equaling
millions in reduced health and
safety liabilities.

6. Benefits of GHS
Countries, international organizations, chemical producers
and users of chemicals all benefit..
• Enhance protection of humans and environment
• Facilitate international trade in chemicals
• Reduce need for testing and evaluation
• Assist countries and international organizations
to ensure the sound management of chemicals

7. Who needs to Comply?
• Any Manufacturer, Supplier or User of Chemicals
must comply with GHS.
• Covers all hazardous chemical substances, dilute
solutions, and mixtures.

8. What are the Main Components?
Employers with employees exposed to hazard
chemicals must develop a hazard communication
program including:
• Training on the workplace
• Safety Data Sheets
• Hazard Classification Labels

9. Changes to the Hazard Communication
Label
• Label format is changing to 2 color format
(Red/Black)
• Pictograms
• Signal words
• Hazard Statements
• Precautionary Statements

10. Old vs. New
Typically Colors
Pre-Printed
NEW
Symbol may change
for each label

11. Changes to the Hazard Communication Label
Six Elements of the GHS label format:

12. 9 Pictograms
Showing Hazards
Note Red and Black
Printing

13. Labeling: What is the BS5609 Compliance Standard?
• To be GHS Certified, the labels must pass BS 5609 Compliance
standard: BS 5609, a British Maritime Standard, is a
specification for printed pressure-sensitive, adhesive coated
labels, and is one of the most common benchmark certifications
of durability.
• Label Durability is Critical: A label can only warn of a hazard if it
is readable. Since many of the items being labeled are very
harsh to begin with and must survive shipment, exceptional
chemical and abrasion resistance is required.

14. GHS Label Example with All Elements

15. GHS Transition
Timeframe
December 1, 2015:
Chemical distributors
shipping product with
updated SDS’s, and
chemical labels
June 1, 2015:
December 1, 2013:
Chemical
manufacturers
reclassify chemicals,
send SDS’s, and
update chemical
labels
Deadline to initially
train employees on
new label elements
and SDS formats
June 1, 2016:
Full GHS
Compliance: hazard
communication
program and
workplace labeling
updated
Today
2013
2014
2015
2016

16. NFPA 704 & HMIS Systems
• There are currently no plans to change the existing NFPA 704
(National Fire Protection Association) and HMIS Systems and
Classification
• These “Other” systems will still be used primarily to convey
hazardous information to emergency first

17. What are factors in choosing which
method?
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Size of Label
Print Volumes
Environment – Dirt, Dust, Heat, Cold
Host Printing System
Current Printing Equipment / Methods
Software

18. Peak-Ryzex Solutions/Options
• Blank Labels – Certified materials
• Preprinted Labels – Certified materials
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Colors printed by converter
Black printed by printer
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Colors printed by converter
Black & Red printed by printer
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All Color can be printed by the printer (not PMS matching)
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All Color can be printed by the printer (PMS possible)
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Can provide entire GHS certified solution – printer, labels, consumables, software
• CAB Thermal Transfer Printers (XC4 & XC6)
• Epson Ink Jet Printers (C831-8” & C3500-4”)
• Lexmark Laser Printer (C782n, sheet only)
• BRADY (Complete solution)

19. Pre-Printed Color vs. Blank Label
- Zebra
- Datamax
- Intermec
(Preprinted
form black
print only)
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- Epson
(full color)
- Lexmark
(full color)
- CAB (black
& red only)

20. Summary
• GHS is a Standard ALL companies
manufacturing or shipping chemicals must
comply with!
• You will need to change your labels, maintain
the correct labeling procedures and update
your printers.

21. Contact Information
• For additional information or any questions
about GHS, click on the links below!
www.Peak-Ryzex.com
info@Peak-Ryzex.com