Labeling

Labels provide information to the workers on the specific (hazardous) chemical. Quick visual notations (e. g. pictograms) on labels alert the user and help to immediately recognize the hazards. Labels also provide instructions on how to handle the chemical so that anyone who handles, uses, stores, and transports hazardous chemicals, knows how to protect him or herself. Safety Data Sheets provide detailed information regarding the chemical. Besides information to identify the chemical, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements and pictograms are used on labels:

• Signal Words (“Danger”, “Warning”) are used to indicate the relative level of severity of the hazard and alert the user to a potential hazard on the label.
• Hazard Statements describe the nature and the degree of the hazard(s) of a chemical. The hazard statements are specific to the hazard classification categories.
• Precautionary Statements describe recommended measures to minimize or prevent exposure to the hazardous chemical or improper storage or handling. There are four types of precautionary statements: prevention (to minimize exposure), response (e.g. first-aid in case of accidental spillage), storage, and disposal. 

Further supplementary information provides additional instructions e. g. regarding the personal protective equipment (PPE). At Analytics-Shop.com you find a wide range of labels, prohibitory signs, markers etc. to provide the necessary information and ensure a safe work environment.