Global Harmonization for Construction Industry Pictograms

Michael S. Allen

Safety Compliance Manager

Michael.allen2@vdot.virginia.gov

(434) 941-1839

Training Requirements

• December 1, 2013 Training must be provided to all employees on the following topics

• Labels including components of the label, use of the labels and pictograms used in labeling

• SDS Components of the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) replacing the current MSDS

Pictograms

• Pictograms will be used to identify specific hazards associated with the chemical

• Pictograms will be compliant with UN resolution to ensure labeling is consistent internationally

Pictograms

Gas CylinderGases under pressure

Pictograms

Corrosion

Skin Corrosion/Burns

Eye Damage

Corrosive to Metals

Pictograms

Exploding Bomb

Explosives

Self- Reactives

Organic Peroxides

Pictograms

Flame

Flammables

Pyrophoric

Self-Heating

Emits Flammable Gas

Self-Reactives

Organic Peroxides

Pictograms

Flame Over Circle

Oxidizers

Pictograms

Skull &

Crossbones

Acute Toxicity(fatal or toxic)

Pictograms

Health Hazard

Carcinogen

Mutagenicity

Reproductive Toxicity

Respiratory Sensitizer

Target Organ Toxicity

Aspiration Toxicity

Pictograms

Exclamation Mark

Irritant (skin and eye)

Skin Sensitizer

Acute Toxicity (harmful)

Narcotic Effects

Respiratory Tract Irritant

Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)

Pictograms

Environment(non-mandatory)

Aquatic Toxicity