Improving the Consistency and Effectiveness of Hazard Communication

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Susan Harty

The United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals was developed by a number of countries, including the United States, to address inconsistencies in hazard classification and communications. 

OSHA is adopting the GHS approach and believes it will increase workplace safety, facilitate international trade in chemicals, and generate cost savings from production efficiencies for firms that manufacture and use hazardous chemicals.

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