How Is The GHS To Be Applied?

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is organized in a pyramid structure to eventually promote the safe use of chemicals in all settings. The first step of the pyramid is GHS Classification. This step is in place to ensure the safe use of chemicals by being able to identify the hazards that pertain to them. The second tier of the pyramid would apply to GHS communication. This step involves GHS safety data sheets and labels. This pertains to step one by communicating the information on each chemical to the audience who requires it, such as workers and consumers. The next step is geared towards existing national programs such as risk management systems to lead to an overall program on a secure management of chemicals. The basic goal of these systems is to minimize chemical exposure, therefore reducing the risk of injury or accidents. The end result, after each of these steps has been put into place, will hopefully be safer use of chemicals.

The (GHS covers all hazardous chemicals, which includes substances, products, mixtures, and all other terms that may be used in existing systems to apply to chemicals.