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Globally Harmonized System - Upd ates, Status, Information Presenter Mark Kozak Follow us : Get the Training to Meet the GHS December 1, 2015 Deadline for Implementation!

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Page 2: Globally Harmonized System - Updates, Status, Information

GHS – Globally Harmonized System

•What is GHS and the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)? •What’s its purpose?•When does it go into effect?

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What is GHS?

GHS provides a single set of harmonized criteria for classifying chemicals according to their health and physical hazards and specifies hazard communication elements for labeling and safety data sheets.

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Why Modify the Hazard Communication System (HCS)?

• Improved quality and more consistency in a standardized classification and labeling of all chemicals.

• Enhance worker comprehension, resulting in appropriate handling and use of chemicals.

• The harmonized format of the SDS’s will enable workers to access the information more efficiently.