Hazard Symbols Lecture Notes

VOCABULARY flashcards covering the Global Harmonized System (GHS) pictograms and American fire diamond labeling based on Labster theory notes.

GHS

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, which includes workplace hazard symbols.

Hazard Symbols

Easily understandable pictograms that enable the quick identification of a hazard as part of the GHS.

Flammable

A GHS hazard pictogram indicating a substance that can easily catch fire.

Compressed Gas

A GHS hazard pictogram indicating chemicals stored as gases under pressure.

Corrosive

A GHS hazard pictogram indicating substances that can damage or destroy living tissue or metal.

Oxidizing

A GHS hazard pictogram identifying substances that can provide oxygen for the combustion of other materials.

Harmful

A GHS hazard pictogram indicating substances that pose a health risk, typically with less severe effects than high-tier toxins.

Health Hazard

A GHS hazard pictogram indicating substances that can cause serious or long-term health effects.

Toxic

A GHS hazard pictogram indicating substances that can be fatal or cause severe damage upon exposure.

Explosive

A GHS hazard pictogram indicating substances that are unstable and capable of exploding.

Fire Diamond

An alternative hazard symbol used for hazard labeling specifically in the USA.