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There are many hazards associated with working with biological materials. The purpose of this section is to familiarize you with English vocabulary and usage associated with biological safety. Biological safety training is mandatory for those working in laboratories with biological agents.
22 sie 2016 · The GHS system, part of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), consists of nine symbols, or pictograms, providing recognition of the hazards associated with certain substances. Use of eight of the nine are mandatory in the U.S., the exception being the environmental pictogram (see below).
20 sty 2022 · A quick assessment of a chemical’s hazards is visible on its container on a Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) label. HCS labeling does not replace the more detailed Safety Data Sheet (SDS) but rather gives the following information in brief:
20 wrz 2013 · The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a comprehensive information document about a chemical substance or mixture. It is meant as an additional source of information that goes beyond information available through classification and labelling and is predominantly intended for employers.
This evaluation identifies both physical hazards (e.g. , flammability or reactivity) and health hazards (e.g. , carcinogenicity or sensitization). The hazard determination provides the basis for the hazard information that is provided in MSDSs, labels, and employee training.
• An expansion of SDS Section 9: Physical and chemical properties, in line with the GHS • An update of SDS Section 14: Transport information • Application of the transition period (Art 2 of Regulation (EU) 2020/878) The update has also enabled minor corrections (e.g. updating of
The Fact Sheets are prepared on pure substances and contain information on health hazards, exposure limits, personal protective equipment, proper handling, first aid, and emergency procedures for fires and spills.
