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HAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Labelling (Packaging)
- Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
1, record 1, English, Globally%20Harmonized%20System%20of%20Classification%20and%20Labelling%20of%20Chemicals
correct, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GHS 1, record 1, English, GHS
correct, international
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The... system, which was called "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling Chemicals(GHS), "addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the handling, transport and use of these chemicals. The GHS also provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide level, an important factor also for trade facilitation. 2, record 1, English, - Globally%20Harmonized%20System%20of%20Classification%20and%20Labelling%20of%20Chemicals
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Étiquetage (Emballages)
- Chimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20harmonis%C3%A9%20de%20classification%20et%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20chimiques
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SGH 1, record 1, French, SGH
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le [...] système, appelé «Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH)», décrit la classification des produits chimiques par types de danger et propose des éléments de communication correspondant à ces dangers, y compris des étiquettes et des fiches de données de sécurité. Le SGH vise aussi à garantir que l'information sur les dangers physiques et la toxicité des produits chimiques soit disponible dans le but d'améliorer la protection de la santé humaine et de l'environnement au cours de la manipulation, du transport et de l'utilisation de ces produits. Il fournit également une base pour l'harmonisation des prescriptions et réglementations sur les produits chimiques aux échelles nationale, régionale et internationale, facteur important pour la facilitation des échanges commerciaux. 2, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20harmonis%C3%A9%20de%20classification%20et%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20chimiques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Etiquetado (Embalajes)
- Química
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de Productos Químicos
1, record 1, Spanish, Sistema%20Globalmente%20Armonizado%20de%20Clasificaci%C3%B3n%20y%20Etiquetado%20de%20Productos%20Qu%C3%ADmicos
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SGA 1, record 1, Spanish, SGA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- organizational priority
1, record 2, English, organizational%20priority
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Organizational priorities — Priority 1 : Advance compliance with WHMIS [Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System] standards... Why is this a priority? The Commission is committed to... improving compliance with WHMIS standards in hazard communications to the benefit of claimants, workers and industry.... Priority 2 : Increase stakeholder knowledge of chemical hazard classification and communication... 2, record 2, English, - organizational%20priority
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- priorité organisationnelle
1, record 2, French, priorit%C3%A9%20organisationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Priorités organisationnelles — Priorité 1 : Promouvoir la conformité avec les normes du SIMDUT [Système d’information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail]. Pourquoi est-ce une priorité? Le Conseil est déterminé à [...] améliorer la conformité avec les normes du SIMDUT au niveau de la communication des dangers au profit des demandeurs, des travailleurs et de l’industrie. [...] Priorité 2 : Accroître la connaissance des intervenants de la classification et de la communication des dangers [...] 2, record 2, French, - priorit%C3%A9%20organisationnelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- WHMIS After GHS: Preparing for Change
1, record 3, English, WHMIS%20After%20GHS%3A%20Preparing%20for%20Change
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This 42-page publication describes an overview of the anticipated changes to the WHMIS [Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System] system after GHS [Globally Harmonized System] principles are adopted.... This overview covers the basics of classification, safety data sheets, symbols and pictograms, labels, hazard statements, and precautionary statements. 1, record 3, English, - WHMIS%20After%20GHS%3A%20Preparing%20for%20Change
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) manual. 2, record 3, English, - WHMIS%20After%20GHS%3A%20Preparing%20for%20Change
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Le SIMDUT après le SGH : se préparer au changement
1, record 3, French, Le%20SIMDUT%20apr%C3%A8s%20le%20SGH%20%3A%20se%20pr%C3%A9parer%20au%20changement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette publication de 42 pages offre un aperçu des changements apportés au SIMDUT [Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail] après l’adoption des principes du SGH [Système général harmonisé]. [...] Ce survol couvre les fondements de la classification, les fiches de données de sécurité, les symboles et les pictogrammes, les étiquettes, les mentions de danger et les conseils de prudence. 1, record 3, French, - Le%20SIMDUT%20apr%C3%A8s%20le%20SGH%20%3A%20se%20pr%C3%A9parer%20au%20changement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un manuel du Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST). 2, record 3, French, - Le%20SIMDUT%20apr%C3%A8s%20le%20SGH%20%3A%20se%20pr%C3%A9parer%20au%20changement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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