GHS09 Environmental Hazard Labels

Protect the Environment with GHS09 Environmental Hazard Labels

Ensure your workplace complies with environmental safety standards by using GHS09 Environmental Hazard Labels. These labels are crucial for identifying substances that are hazardous to the environment, such as chemicals that can cause water toxicity, aquatic toxicity, or other environmental damage. Whether you’re handling chemicals that affect waterways, marine life, or ecosystems, these labels help prevent environmental contamination.

The GHS09 label features an environmental hazard symbol (a dead fish and tree) inside a red diamond, providing a clear warning that the substance can cause significant harm to aquatic life and ecosystems.

Why Choose Our GHS09 Environmental Hazard Labels?

Our GHS09 Environmental Hazard Labels are designed to offer clear communication, durability, and regulatory compliance. These labels help ensure that hazardous substances are identified and treated with the utmost care to prevent environmental harm.

Key Features:

• Durable and Long-Lasting: Crafted from high-quality vinyl with a durable laminate coating, these labels are resistant to UV rays, moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.

• Clear and Recognizable: The environmental hazard symbol (a dead fish and tree) is easily identifiable and universally recognized, helping prevent spills, leaks, or improper handling of harmful substances.

• Regulatory Compliance: Fully compliant with OSHA, REACH, UN GHS, and other global environmental safety standards, ensuring your business stays in line with safety regulations.

• Easy to Apply: With a strong self-adhesive backing, these labels stick securely to containers, tanks, barrels, and transport packages.

When Should You Use GHS09 Environmental Hazard Labels?

The GHS09 label is required for substances that pose a significant risk to the environment, particularly to aquatic life. These substances can contaminate waterways, harm fish and other aquatic organisms, or cause long-lasting damage to ecosystems.

Examples of Environmental Hazardous Substances:

• Oil-based products (e.g., petroleum, gasoline)

• Heavy metals (e.g., mercury, lead, cadmium)

• Pesticides and herbicides

• Industrial chemicals (e.g., solvents, paints)

• Fertilizers containing high concentrations of nitrogen or phosphorus

• Plastic microbeads and other plastic pollutants

Environmental Risks:

• Aquatic toxicity: Substances can harm or kill aquatic life, disrupting ecosystems and food chains.

• Persistent pollutants: Some chemicals can persist in the environment, causing long-term damage to wildlife and habitats.

• Soil contamination: Hazardous substances can leach into soil, affecting plant life and ultimately entering the food chain.

• Water pollution: Chemicals can contaminate water supplies, making it unsafe for drinking, irrigation, or recreational activities.

Where Should You Use GHS09 Environmental Hazard Labels?

• Chemical manufacturing plants that produce or store substances that may harm the environment, such as solvents, oils, or pesticides.

• Agricultural facilities handling pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers that can affect local waterways and ecosystems.

• Industrial operations where toxic chemicals like heavy metals, paints, or industrial cleaners are used.

• Transport containers for hazardous substances that may leak and contaminate the environment during transit.

• Waste disposal facilities that handle chemicals, oils, and other pollutants requiring proper containment.

Product Specifications:

• Size Options: Available in standard 50mm x 50mm, 100mm x 100mm, or custom sizes to suit your needs.

• Material: Made from durable vinyl with a strong adhesive backing, resistant to most chemicals, water, and UV rays.

• Colour: The dead fish and tree symbol in black, framed by a red diamond for easy identification.

Benefits of GHS09 Labels:

• Environmental Protection: Properly labeling hazardous substances helps prevent accidental spills, leaks, and environmental contamination, reducing your business’s ecological footprint.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your business meets OSHA, REACH, and UN GHS regulations for environmental safety, avoiding fines and penalties.

• Efficient Hazard Identification: The environmental hazard symbol ensures that workers and emergency responders can easily identify substances that pose an environmental risk, enabling a rapid response to prevent harm.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

FAQs 

Q1: Why do I need GHS09 Environmental Hazard Labels?
These labels are legally required when working with chemicals that may cause long-term damage to aquatic environments or ecosystems. They help ensure compliance and protect staff, the public, and wildlife.

Q2: Where should these labels be used?
They are commonly used in manufacturing plants, labs, warehouses, and transport containers handling environmentally hazardous chemicals.

Q3: What sizes are available for GHS09 Environmental Labels?
Our labels come in 50mm x 50mm and 100mm x 100mm laminated vinyl, supplied in sets of five. For larger sizes, just contact us for a custom quote.

The mission of Hazard Signs NZ is to provide quality-made safety signs to all of New Zealand. Our great prices and convenient online ordering platform make us a preferred supplier to many NZ businesses. All our signs are designed and manufactured in Invercargill to meet the workplace health and safety needs of all businesses and industries in New Zealand.

Please note. We make some safety signs to order and therefore it may take 5 to 10 business days to receive. If you require your order urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact us to confirm an estimated delivery date prior to placing your order.

If you are not sure about what sign you need for your business, just contact us at +6432183350 or email us and we will make it ready for you.