OSHA 10-Hour Construction ReviewHealth Hazards in ConstructionEasy
A construction worker is handling a container of a chemical with a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) label. Which of the following GHS label elements primarily provides a brief, standardized statement about the hazards of the chemical?
- APictogram
- BHazard Statement
- CPrecautionary Statement
- DSignal Word
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Hazard Statement
Hazard Statements are standardized phrases that describe the nature of the hazard(s) of a hazardous product and, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Pictograms are graphic symbols that convey specific hazard information visually.
- C. Precautionary Statements describe recommended measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects.
- D. A signal word indicates the relative severity of hazard, e.g., 'Danger' or 'Warning'.
GHS Hazard Statement
A standardized phrase on a GHS label that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a hazardous chemical.
- Part of the GHS label elements.
- Communicates specific hazards (e.g., 'Flammable liquid and vapor').
- Standardized wording for consistency.
Memory trick: GHS Labels: Some People Have Good Pictures.