Understanding Labels Safety Poster

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Hazardous chemicals present many potential dangers in the workplace, employees unable to read and understand chemical labels further increase these risks. This informational poster provides an overview of hazardous chemical labels. “Understanding Hazardous Chemical Labels Substance identity “Chemical XYZ” Health Flammability Physical hazard Personal protection items A safety glasses B safety glasses, gloves C safety glasses, gloves, protective apron D face shield, gloves, protective apron E safety glasses, gloves, dust respirator F safety glasses, gloves, protective apron, dust respirator G safety glasses, gloves, vapor respirator H splash goggles, gloves, protective apron, vapor respirator I safety glasses, gloves, vapor respirator, dust respirator J splash goggles, gloves, protective apron, vapor respirator, dust respirator K airline mask or hood, gloves, full suit, boots L-z site specific PPE NFPA704 Health Flammability Reactivity Special ‘w’ – reacts with water in an unusual or dangerous manner ‘oxy’ – oxidizer ‘cor’ – corrosive; strong acid or base ‘acid’ and ‘alk’ -used to indicate acid or base, more specific than corrosive ‘bio’ – biohazardous – radioactive ‘cryo’ – cryogenic Only ‘w’ and ‘oxy’ are official symbols of the NFPA 704. Other symbols are sometimes used and therefore added to this list. Check with local authorities (fire department) on the use of other symbols.” This full color, laminated, safety poster is 18" x 24" with English or Spanish options available. Show more