OSHA HAS TRANSITIONED OVER TO GHS... Have you?

Vince Maranto

has years of experience in industrial cleaning & sanitation distribution. Businesses depend on him to deliver the right cleaning chemicals for their job. When he's not helping his customer's, he enjoys spending time with his wife & three kids.

If your company hasn't transitioned yet to GHS or you're still not sure what it is- here's some basic information you'll need to know.

WHAT IS GHS ?

 The Global Harmonized System of classifying & labeling chemicals.

   WHO's RESPONSIBLE ?

 All private sector employers.

      WHICH CHEMICALS ?

 All hazardous chemicals.

          WHEN'S GHS IN EFFECT ?

 Visit OSHA's Effective Dates

              HOW DO I TRANSITION ?

 Review OSHA's Guide to GHS

Too Many Chiefs.

In the past, chemical labeling has been regulated by every country, industry, & agency. As a result, the same chemical would require several different labels depending on which industry was utilizing it, where it was in the supply chain, and who the end user was. Or it would end up in another country without any label.

In order to simplify & ensure proper labeling, GHS set up a universal (world-wide) standard system for identifying potentially dangerous chemicals. Each label is required to have the same set of elements. The elements must identify the chemical dangers according to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS.)

With GHS aligned with HCS, all employees will not only be provided proper warnings- all employees (from any country or industry) will be able to understand what the warnings mean.
OSHA places this responsibility on every employer. Whether your are in the chemical industry or the tanning industry-- they will enforce this on your company.

VM-3 Services, Inc. Has You Covered.

Any chemicals you purchase from us are compliant with GHS & HCS standards. However, if your current stock isn't- let us know & one of our professionals will be glad to make sure you're compliant.
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