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The GHS system, part of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), consists of nine symbols, or pictograms, providing recognition of the hazards associated with certain substances. Use of eight of the nine are mandatory in the U.S., the exception being the environmental pictogram (see below).
Hazard symbols are recognizable symbols designed to warn about hazardous or dangerous materials, locations, or objects, including electromagnetic fields, electric currents; harsh, toxic or unstable chemicals (acids, poisons, explosives); and radioactivity. The use of hazard symbols is often regulated by law and directed by standards organizations.
Hazard pictograms alert us to the presence of a hazardous chemical. The pictograms help us to know that the chemicals we are using might cause harm to people or the environment. The GB CLP...
The following pictogram files can be downloaded. The size of each pictogram can be adjusted and will remain proportional. EPS is a standard format (vector image) for printing materials professionally or for producing materials for large projects (e.g., labels for signs, tanks, vessels).
Safety signs are standardized symbols or messages intended to warn or inform individuals about hazards or requirements in a particular location or situation. They play a critical role in ensuring safety by guiding behaviours, conveying rules, and providing essential information to prevent accidents and injuries.
There are four GHS symbols used to warn about health hazards like poisoning, tissue irritation, or causing disease. All of the health hazard symbols mean you need to keep containers tightly closed until you've read more information and taken the recommended precautions.
1. Prohibition Sign: The prohibition symbols gives information about a dangerous behaviour, Stop, Shutdown, Emergency cut-out devices or evacuate. Round shaped with a black pictogram on white background or red edging with a red diagonal line. 2. Warning Signs. Warning sign has a yellow background.