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Global Harmonization for Construction Industry Pictograms. Michael S. Allen Safety Compliance Manager Michael.allen2@vdot.virginia.gov (434) 941-1839. Training Requirements. December 1, 2013 Training must be provided to all employees on the following topics
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Global Harmonization for Construction Industry Pictograms Michael S. Allen Safety Compliance Manager Michael.allen2@vdot.virginia.gov (434) 941-1839
Training Requirements • December 1, 2013 Training must be provided to all employees on the following topics • Labels including components of the label, use of the labels and pictograms used in labeling • SDS Components of the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) replacing the current MSDS
Pictograms • Pictograms will be used to identify specific hazards associated with the chemical • Pictograms will be compliant with UN resolution to ensure labeling is consistent internationally
Pictograms • Gas Cylinder • Gases under pressure
Pictograms • Corrosion • Skin Corrosion/Burns • Eye Damage • Corrosive to Metals
Pictograms • Exploding Bomb • Explosives • Self- Reactives • Organic Peroxides
Pictograms • Flame • Flammables • Pyrophoric • Self-Heating • Emits Flammable Gas • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides
Pictograms • Flame Over Circle • Oxidizers
Pictograms • Skull & • Crossbones • Acute Toxicity(fatal or toxic)
Pictograms • Health Hazard • Carcinogen • Mutagenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Respiratory Sensitizer • Target Organ Toxicity • Aspiration Toxicity
Pictograms • Exclamation Mark • Irritant (skin and eye) • Skin Sensitizer • Acute Toxicity (harmful) • Narcotic Effects • Respiratory Tract Irritant • Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)
Pictograms • Environment • (non-mandatory) • Aquatic Toxicity