The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
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This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), the internationally recognized framework developed by the United Nations for classifying chemical hazards and communicating chemical safety information. It explains the objectives of GHS, hazard classification criteria, hazard communication methods, GHS labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazard pictograms, signal words, and precautionary statements. The document covers physical, health, and environmental hazard categories, highlights the role of GHS in occupational safety and health (OSH), and explains its connection with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and global chemical safety standards.
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