The 9 GHS Pictograms Poster
The GHS uses nine hazard pictograms. OSHA requires eight of them under Appendix C to 29 CFR 1910.1200; the environment pictogram, GHS09, is not required under the HCS.
The full document
Exploding Bomb
GHS01
Explosives; self-reactives; organic peroxides; desensitized explosives
Flame
GHS02
Flammables; pyrophorics; self-heating; emits flammable gas; self-reactives; organic peroxides
Flame Over Circle
GHS03
Oxidizers
Gas Cylinder
GHS04
Gases under pressure
Corrosion
GHS05
Skin/eye corrosion; corrosive to metals
Skull & Crossbones
GHS06
Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
Exclamation Mark
GHS07
Irritant (skin/eye); skin sensitizer; acute toxicity (harmful); narcotic effects; respiratory irritant
Health Hazard
GHS08
Carcinogen; mutagen; reproductive & target-organ toxicity; respiratory sensitizer; aspiration
Environment
GHS09 · not required by OSHA
Aquatic toxicity · NOT required by OSHA HCS
OSHA requires 8 pictograms
GHS09 (Environment) is not required by OSHA HCS; it falls under other agencies. The other eight are the pictograms OSHA requires under 29 CFR 1910.1200(f) and Appendix C, and a label carries the ones its classification calls for.
Questions about this document
How many pictograms does OSHA require?
Eight, defined in Appendix C to 29 CFR 1910.1200. A label carries only the ones its hazard classification calls for.
Is the environment pictogram required?
No. GHS09 is part of the GHS but is not required under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; environmental hazards fall to other agencies.
Do secondary containers need pictograms?
Not always. A workplace container may carry the full label elements, or the product identifier with words, pictures, or symbols giving general hazard information (29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)).
Get the Binder in Order Before the Inspector Arrives. Are You Ready?
OSHA does not give advance notice of inspections (29 CFR 1903.6). Get the binder in order before the opening conference, not during it.
Serious Violation
$16,550
per violation (max)
HazComFast Pro
$199/mo
10 jobsites, unlimited chemicals, unlimited workers
New sign-ups are paused. The free tools below need no account, and customers can log in as usual.
Your account keeps working as usual. Cancel anytime.