How Do Hazardous Chemical Classifications Affect Clean-Water Plants?

The Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals is a logical, comprehensive and international approach to: Defining the three hazards of chemicals: health, physical and environmental. Creates a process in which to classify chemical hazards by using available data on the chemicals. Establish a globalized way to communicate hazard information and protective measures through labels and the new Safety Data Sheets.Under OSHA, the Hazard Communication standard is mandatory for all employers that have chemicals that fall under 1910.1200(b)(5). Wastewater facilities have several of these chemicals for laboratory testing, disinfection, carbon sources or other processes so GHS changes will affect all facilities,