GHS07 Irritant Hazard Labels

GHS07 Irritant Hazard Labels (Skin and Eye)

Stay Safe with GHS07 Irritant Hazard Labels

Ensure your workplace is properly marked for irritants with GHS07 Irritant Hazard Labels. These labels are essential for identifying chemicals or substances that can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, or respiratory system. By labeling hazardous substances correctly, you help prevent exposure and protect the health of your workers and environment.

The GHS07 label features an exclamation mark symbol within a red diamond, clearly signaling that the substance can cause skin and eye irritation, or other types of mild toxicity.

Why Choose Our GHS07 Irritant Hazard Labels?

Our GHS07 Irritant Hazard Labels are designed for maximum visibility, durability, and regulatory compliance. These labels help identify substances that may cause harm, ensuring proper handling, storage, and transportation procedures to prevent unnecessary exposure.

Key Features:

• Durable and Long-Lasting: Manufactured from high-quality vinyl and laminated coatings, these labels are resistant to UV rays, moisture, chemicals, and temperature variations, making them ideal for industrial, laboratory, and outdoor use.

• Clear and Recognizable: The exclamation mark symbol is universally understood, ensuring that workers can quickly identify irritants to avoid accidental exposure.

• Regulatory Compliance: Fully compliant with OSHA, REACH, and UN GHS regulations to help keep your business in line with global safety standards.

• Easy to Apply: Strong self-adhesive backing ensures these labels stick securely to drums, containers, chemical bottles, and transport packages.

When Should You Use GHS07 Irritant Labels?

The GHS07 label is required for substances that are irritating to skin, eyes, or respiratory passages but do not cause severe health damage. These irritants may cause temporary effects, including redness, swelling, and discomfort.

Examples of Irritant Substances:

• Ammonia

• Chlorine bleach

• Acetone

• Formaldehyde solutions

• Isopropyl alcohol

• Some cleaning agents and solvents

Hazards Associated with Irritants:

• Skin irritation: Causes redness, dryness, or dermatitis.

• Eye irritation: Leads to redness, watering, or discomfort.

• Respiratory irritation: May cause coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath if inhaled.

• Temporary health effects that may resolve after exposure ends, but may require first aid measures.

Where Should You Use GHS07 Labels?

• Chemical laboratories working with solvents, cleaners, and other irritant substances.

• Manufacturing plants handling irritants during production or packaging processes.

• Storage facilities for chemicals like bleach, cleaning agents, and industrial solvents.

• Transportation containers for substances that could irritate skin, eyes, or respiratory passages.

• Welding or industrial operations using chemicals that may irritate the skin or eyes.

Product Specifications:

• Size Options: Available in standard 50mm x 50mm, 100mm x 100mm, or custom sizes to fit various container types.

• Material: Premium vinyl with a strong adhesive backing for secure attachment to packaging, containers, and storage tanks.

• Color: Clear and bold exclamation mark symbol in black, framed by a red diamond for high visibility.

Benefits of GHS07 Labels:

• Workplace Safety: Clearly labeling irritant substances ensures that workers are aware of potential exposure risks, reducing the likelihood of health issues.

• Regulatory Compliance: Keep your business compliant with GHS, OSHA, and other chemical safety regulations, avoiding fines and legal penalties.

• Efficient Hazard Identification: With the exclamation mark symbol, workers, emergency responders, and safety inspectors can quickly identify irritants, ensuring prompt response to exposure.

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)

FAQ 

• Q1: Why do I need GHS07 Irritant Hazard Labels?
  They help identify substances that can cause skin or eye irritation, preventing accidents and supporting compliance with safety standards.

• Q2: Where should these labels be used?
  On chemical containers, cleaning products, or workplaces where substances may irritate skin, eyes, or airways.

• Q3: Are these labels compliant with NZ and AU standards?
  Yes, they comply with AS/NZS 1319:1994 and international GHS standards, ensuring consistency across NZ and Australia.

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.