{"id":1890,"date":"2025-04-03T19:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/?page_id=1890"},"modified":"2026-03-05T20:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:37:22","slug":"hazcom-ghs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/hazcom-ghs\/","title":{"rendered":"HazCom and GHS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1890\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1890-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-f7d017531ab7-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf359;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #d9d8d6\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tBack to EHS Homepage\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #003da6;font-size: 18pt\">HAZCOM AND GHS<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #051c2c;font-size: 12pt\">Hazard Communication (HazCom) is a set of regulations under OSHA that outlines how employers should communicate chemical hazards to their employees. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standardizes chemical labeling internationally, improving safety and consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #051c2c;font-size: 12pt\">Complying with HazCom and GHS standards is an important component of our work at EHS.\u00a0We provide training to employees on HazCom and GHS, inventory hazardous chemicals and maintain lists of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all hazardous products onsite.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002856\">SAFETY DATA SHEETS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-0108adfa3c06-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/sds-art\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf080;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #d9d8d6\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tSDS - Art\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-0108adfa3c06-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/carpentry-sds-list\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf080;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #d9d8d6\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tSDS - Carpentry\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-2-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-0108adfa3c06-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/sds-custodial\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf080;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #d9d8d6\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tSDS - Custodial\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-0108adfa3c06-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/sds-boiler\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf080;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #d9d8d6\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tSDS - HVAC\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-0108adfa3c06-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/sds-grounds\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf080;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #d9d8d6\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tSDS - Grounds\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-3-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-3-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-0108adfa3c06-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/sds-locksmiths\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf080;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #d9d8d6\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tSDS - Lockshop\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #002856;font-size: 14pt\"><strong>CHEMICAL INVENTORY (UNHCEMS)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #051c2c;font-size: 12pt\">WCSU uses the UNHCEMS system for inventorying laboratory chemicals. Use the link below to login and view\/update your chemical inventory.\u00a0If you need assistance accessing UNHCEMS, reach out to EHS for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-acc933ea4820-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/cems.wcsu.edu\/CEMS\/Dashboard\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf2bd;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #d9d8d6\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tUNHCEMS\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-5-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #002856;font-size: 14pt\">ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (CLICK TO OPEN)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #003da6\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2025\/04\/Chemical-Inventory-Cheatsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemical Inventory Cheatsheet<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #003da6\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ehs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2025\/04\/Limited-Shelf-Life-Chemicals-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Limited Shelf Life Chemicals<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HAZCOM AND GHS Hazard Communication (HazCom) is a set of regulations under OSHA that outlines how employers should communicate chemical hazards to their employees. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standardizes chemical labeling internationally, improving safety and consistency. 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