GHS 101: Links to Useful GHS Information
Because the GHS is an international standard, there is a tremendous amount of information on the internet. You are especially encouraged to review information specific to your country to ensure compliance, as each competent authority may adopt different portions of the GHS to meet its needs.
VelocityEHS Blog
- The so-called "final" GHS deadline is here!
- EPCRA is now GHS-aligned
- A new wallet card covers GHS/HazCom pictograms and shipped label elements
- Print workplace labels in the GHS-aligned format
- GHS-related tools from VelocityEHS
- "Weight of evidence" chemical classification approach under GHS
- OSHA emphasizes need for "qualified professionals" in GHS guide
- A guide to OSHA's GHS-related letters of interpretation
United Nations
OSHA
- OSHA: Hazard Communication Page
- Revised HCS Regulatory Text (Want a quick general outline of rule – read this)
- Revised HCS as Published in the Federal Register (pdf) (Want to read everything OSHA thought about in making rule – read this)
- Revised HCS as Published on OSHA’s Website (pdf)
- Side-by-Side Comparison of Old HCS to Revised HCS
- OSHA Fact Sheet On Revised HCS
- OSHA Fact Card on Safety Data Sheets (pdf)
- OSHA Fact Card on Labels (pdf)
- OSHA Fact Card on Pictograms(pdf)
- OSHA HCS FAQs
- Compliance Deadlines
- Revised HCS Appendix C (Labels)
- Revised HCS Appendix D (Safety Data Sheets)
US DOT
EPA
- Pesticide Labels and GHS: Comparison and Samples
- Benefits of GHS
- Comparison of GHS to Current Pesticide Labels
- Sample Pesticide Label with Current and GHS Requirements
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Canada
