The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) provides a unified global approach to classifying chemicals and communicating product safety information through labels and safety data sheets (SDS, formerly known in some regions as MSDS). Developed through the United Nations, GHS applies across many countries and industries. Since 2009, Ecolab has been planning and implementing GHS by integrating the standard into nearly 200,000 SDSs issued each year across approximately 66 country-specific templates and 43 languages, while also partnering with customers in Europe and the United States to support their product safety goals ahead of the 2015 GHS implementation deadline.
Globally Harmonized Systems
Around the world, Ecolab is partnering with customers and suppliers to implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
GHS is a new global classification system for chemicals. It is used to communicate hazards on product labels and safety data sheets (SDS, formerly known in some countries/regions as the material safety data sheet [MSDS]). It has been developed through the United Nations, and applies to products used in many countries and industries.
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OSHA Guidelines
Visit the OSHA Website to learn more about Hazard Communications Guidelines and Standards in the USA.
Register for GHS Training
GHS Training Registration for United States
GHS Training Registration for United States
United States Employees that handle chemicals must be trained on changes due to OSHA's adoption of GHS.
GHS Training Materials for Canada
Canadian Employees that handle chemicals can watch this video to learn about the changes due to WHMIS 2015.
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