In environments which involve working closely with dangerous chemicals, it is of great importance that possible hazards are clearly identified, in order to preserve and uphold the safety measures which are put in place to prevent incidents.
The most efficient, universal technique for pointing out these hazards, is with tailored GHS labels, which are designed to provide a clear visual warning in any part of the world. Each of these labels has a unique symbol for risks ranging from explosive chemicals to pressurised gasses, which is printed within a prominent, red diamond shape.
(This sign outlines the categories of each hazard symbol)
For those who require GHS labels on a regular basis, or have a large marking operation to complete, we have a number of printable GHS labels to choose from:
GHS Labels for Thermal Printers
These customisable labels are suitable for use with thermal printers, and are available in a variety of size options:
15mm x 15mm
25mm x 25mm
50mm x 50mm
100mm x 100mm
GHS Labels for Laser Printers
These printable GHS labels are intended for use with laser printers, and are also available to order in choice of 4 roll/sheet sizes:
74mm x 105mm
148mm x 105mm
148mm x 210mm
297mm 210mm
To see our full range of printable GHS labels, or to browse the rest of our label options, click here!
If you work with any dangerous chemicals, our range of Printable GHS Labels will allow you to indetify any hazards and minimise the possibility of an accident GHS stands for Globally Harmonised System, and this system is the international standard for chemical labelling. GHS was created by the United Nations to ensure that any dangerous chemicals that may pose a risk to an individuals health and safety would be labelled in the same way all over the world, and it now supercedes other EU classification standards.
Here at Label Source we have an excelllent selection of GHS Hazard Labels that will cover all possible bases, and with GHS regulation being legallybinding here in the UK. these labels will ensure that your workplace is both safe and legal. Our labels are available in a selection of sizes. Here is a handful of GHS-compliant Hazard labels we have to offer:
GHS Flamable Hazard Label
Used to mark any dangerous materials that are potentially flammable chemical substances or mixtures.
Waterproof
Chemical and abrasion resistant
Available in eight sizes
Harmful/Irritant Hazard Label
Used to mark any harmful or irritant chemical substances or mixtures.
Waterproof
Chemical and abrasion resistant
Available in eight sizes
Toxic Hazard Label
Used to mark potentially toxic chemical substances or mixtures.
Waterproof
Chemical and Abrasion Resistant
Available in eight sizes
GHS Classification Sign
Used to outline the categories in physical, health and environmental hazards.
Available in two sizes
Made from rigid plastic
To view our entire range of Printable GHS Labels, click here.
Britain worked itself up into a lather last week when it was announced that, under new EU legislation, the makers of Fairy Liquid would have to print a GHS harmful/irritant warning on all bottles starting from June 2017. News outlets like the Daily Mail were quick to paint this story as yet another example of Brussels bureaucrats terrorising the British way of life - here's the headline from www.dailymail.co.uk:
Procter and Gamble, the manufacturers of Fairy Liquid, have expressed their anger at this ruling, which they worry will discourage people from using their product and contradict the brand's long-established 'soft on skin' image.
However, it should be pointed out that washing-up liquid (including "beloved and quintessentially British brand" Fairy Liquid) is, in fact, hazardous if misused. As the Mail themselves point out, the required GHS label (a black exclamation mark inside a red border) will warn consumers that Fairy Liquid may cause "eye irritation, respiratory tract irritation, and have narcotic effects". All of which is true - even soft, kind Fairy Liquid should not be ingested, inhaled, or allowed to make contact with the eyes.
The potential hazards of washing-up liquid need to be clearly marked on the products to promote safe use, and this is all that the new EU legislation aims to achieve. Instead of criticising the move, news outlets would do better to educate their readers as to the exact meaning of GHS labels and the ways in which labelled products can and can't be safely used. It's time to stop criticising health and safety culture and start helping to keep people safe!
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The GHS (Globally Harmonised System) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals becomes fully effective in the UK at the end of May 2015, and replaces the previous standards for marking of dangerous or hazardous substances and mixtures. So are you ready for the changes?
The GHS standards form part of the CLP Regulations, which make the regulations legally binding throughout the EU. The standards are aimed at protecting human health and safeguarding the environment by preventing chemical-related incidents or accidents where multiple classification systems previously existed and by streamlining health and safety training to reduce the level of injuries or illness.
While many of the GHS pictograms may be familiar to you, since they are closely based on the old EU classifications, there are some subtle changes plus the introduction of health hazards to humans (such as carcinogenic or mutagenic). Therefore, the new classifications replace the longstanding black on orange format classification structure, and these become legally binding on the 31st May.
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