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Learn about the Hazard COSHH Symbols and meanings in our short video that explains the COSHH hazard classes and main hazard symbols for hazardous substances.
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COSHH Symbols GHS Hazards Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - What is the GHS?
01:50 - Physical Hazards
02:05 - Flammable
03:15 - Oxidisers
04:15 - Explosive
05:34 - Gases Under Pressure
06:25 - Environmental Hazards
08:30 - Health Hazards
08:42 - Irritant
10:10 - Corrosive
11:15 - Serious Health Hazard
12:52 - Toxic
If you are dealing with substances which may be hazardous to health, it would be useful to get familiar with the globally standardised hazard symbols.
Hazard pictograms alert us to the presence of a hazardous chemical or substance.
The hazard symbols help us to recognise that the chemicals we are using might cause harm to people or the environment.
When it comes to COSHH assessment, they help us to evaluate chemical compatibility and allow us to put suitable controls measures in place to protect people and property.
Hazardous Substances: COSHH Hazard Symbols
The CLP hazard pictograms or COSHH symbols, as they are commonly known, are very similar to those used in the old labelling system and appear in the shape of a diamond with a distinctive red border and white background.
One or more pictograms might appear on the labelling of a single chemical.
What are the 9 COSHH Hazard Symbols?
Let’s take a look the 9 COSHH Hazard Symbols and what they mean for employee health and your business…
Flammable
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Extremely flammable gas, Flammable gas, Extremely flammable aerosol, Flammable aerosol, Highly flammable liquid and vapour, Flammable liquid and vapour, Flammable solid EXAMPLES: Lamp oil, petrol, nail polish remover
Irritant
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? May cause OR does cause various conditions, such as, respiratory irritation, drowsiness or dizziness, allergic skin reaction, serious eye or skin irritation Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin etc. EXAMPLES: Washing detergents, toilet cleaner, coolant fluid
Toxic
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? The substance can be toxic/fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled EXAMPLES: Pesticide, biocide, methanol
Environmental Hazard
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects EXAMPLES: Pesticides, biocides, petrol, turpentine
Corrosive
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage EXAMPLES: Drain cleaners, acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, ammonia
Oxidising
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. EXAMPLES: Bleach, oxygen for medical purposes
Serious Health Hazard
WHAT DOES IT INDICATE? May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, causes damage to organs, may damage fertility or the unborn child, may/suspected of cause cancer or genetic defects EXAMPLES: Turpentine, petrol, lamp oil
Explosive
WHAT DOES IT INDICATE? Substance may be any of following: an unstable explosive, mass explosion hazard, severe projection hazard, fire, blast or projection hazard, may mass explode in fire. EXAMPLES: Fireworks, ammunition
Gas Under Pressure
WHAT DOES IT INDICATE? Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury. EXAMPLES: Gas containers, cylinders, air conditioning unit