What are the OSHA symbols?

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard – Pictograms Explained

• Health Hazard.
• Flame.
• Exclamation Mark.
• Gas Cylinder.
• Corrosion.
• Exploding Bomb.
• Flame over circle.
• Skull and crossbones.

What are the 6 required OSHA label elements?

All labels are required to have pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, the product identifier, and supplier identification. A sample revised HCS label, identifying the required label elements, is shown on the right.

What are the eight required pictograms that are mandated by OSHA?

There are 8 mandatory pictograms and 1 non-mandatory.

• Health Hazard.
• Flame.
• Exclamation Point.
• Gas Cylinder.
• Corrosion.
• Exploding Bomb.
• Flame Over Circle.
• Skull and Crossbones.

What symbol is corrosive?

Exclamation Mark: An immediate skin, eye or respiratory tract irritant, or narcotic. Gas Cylinder: Gases stored under pressure, such as ammonia or liquid nitrogen. Corrosion: Materials causing skin corrosion/burns or eye damage on contact, or that are corrosive to metals.

What is GHS signal word?

There are only two signal words in GHS: “Danger” or “Warning”. They are used to emphasize chemical hazards and indicate the relative level of severity of the hazard. “Danger” indicates more severe hazards. Signal word is one integral part of a GHS label.

What is required on a hazmat label?

The basic marking requirement consists of the proper shipping name and identification number of the hazardous materials contained in the package. Markings should be durable, in English, and not obscured by other markings or labels.

What does the exclamation mark pictogram represent?

The symbol within the pictogram is an exclamation mark. This symbol indicates that hazardous products with this pictogram can cause certain health effects for example, skin irritation, eye irritation, and/or.

What does the gas cylinder symbol mean?

What does this pictogram mean? The symbol within the pictogram is a gas cylinder. This symbol indicates that hazardous products with this pictogram are gases that are contained in a receptacle under pressure, or which are liquefied or liquefied and refrigerated.

What does a flame over a circle mean?

The flame over circle pictogram is only used for hazardous products that are oxidizing solids, liquids or gases. The basic components for a fire are a source of fuel (such as combustible materials), a source of oxygen, and a spark or other source of ignition.