chp.23 Hazardous Chemicals and GHS Key Terms

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to chemical safety and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

acute exposure

high levels of exposure over a short period.

chemical

any substance or mixture of substances with a chemical composition and characteristics.

chemical inventory

list of all substances used in the office that contain chemicals.

chronic exposure

continuous or repeated contact with a substance over a long period.

contaminated waste

waste that is contaminated from a potentially infectious body fluid of a patient.

flammable

materials that are readily capable of catching fire.

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

organization that defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products and communicates health and safety information on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

hazard class

classification that provides a number or name of hazardous properties that present a potential hazard to human health and safety.

hazard classification

systematic standardized statement that divides health and physical hazards into separate classifications.

hazard statement

statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.

hazardous waste

waste that poses a risk to humans or to the environment if discarded into landfill or poured down the drain.

health hazard

chemical, physical or biological exposure that can affect an employee's short or long term health.

infectious waste

waste that includes biologic materials capable of transmitting an infectious disease.

label elements

the pictogram, hazard statement, signal word, and precautionary statement for each hazard class and category.

oxidizers

type of chemical that will react or cause a chemical to react with oxygen causing a severe fire hazard.

physical hazard

chemical that can be a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, an explosive material, flammable-reactive, or water-reactive and is a health hazard.

pictograms

graphic elements used on a hazard label to identify the specific hazard class and category.

precautionary statement

phrase that describes recommended measures to take to minimize or prevent adverse effects from hazards.