A number of hazardous chemical products are present in the workplace, all of which generally fall into one or more of the following categories.
• Corrosives/Irritants
• Flammables/Combustibles
• Oxidizers
• Toxins/Poisons
• Carcinogens, Mutagens and Teratogens
Many hazardous chemical products fall into more than one hazard category. For example, a solvent based cleaner may be a toxin, corrosive and flammable.
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Your workplace contains many types of hazardous chemical products, which fall into one of the hazard categories listed above. The majority of the chemical cleaning products in your workplace falls into one or all of the first three categories.
OSHA Labeling Requirements
Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard suppliers must ensure that the labels of hazardous cleaning products contain at a minimum the following information:
• Name or identity of the product (same name as used on the MSDS);
• Appropriate hazard warnings
• Name and address of the manufacturer, distributor or other responsible party.
Additional Information
Labels provided on products often contain information in addition to that described above such as:
• Directions for use
• Storage instructions
• First aid
• Recommended PPE
Remember that the label is intended to only provide an immediate visual warning. The MSDS should be reviewed for more detailed info.
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