GHS08 Health Hazard Labels

Protect Workers with the GHS08 Health Hazard Labels

Ensure safety and regulatory compliance with GHS08 Health Hazard Labels. These labels are essential for identifying substances that can cause serious health effects after prolonged or repeated exposure. Whether it’s carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity hazards, proper labeling is crucial for the safety of employees and the environment.

The GHS08 label features a silhouette of a person with a star symbol inside a red diamond, instantly signaling the substance is a serious health risk when exposed over time.

Why Choose Our GHS08 Health Hazard Labels?

Our GHS08 Health Hazard Labels are designed to provide clear communication, durability, and regulatory compliance. Clearly marking substances that pose serious health risks helps prevent long-term damage to workers and ensures you’re meeting global safety standards.

Key Features:

• Durable and Long-Lasting: Made from high-quality vinyl with a laminated finish, these labels resist wear from UV exposure, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor environments.

• Highly Visible: The health hazard symbol (silhouette with a star) is universally recognized, providing an immediate warning that the substance can cause significant health issues.

• Regulatory Compliance: Fully compliant with OSHA, REACH, UN GHS, and other global regulations for hazardous chemicals and substances.

• Easy to Apply: Strong self-adhesive backing ensures that these labels securely stick to containers, tanks, storage areas, and transport packages.

When Should You Use GHS08 Health Hazard Labels?

The GHS08 label is required for substances that can cause serious health effects after prolonged exposure. These substances may not show immediate symptoms, but repeated or long-term exposure can lead to chronic diseases, such as cancer, reproductive harm, or genetic mutations.

Examples of Health Hazard Substances:

• Asbestos

• Benzene

• Lead compounds

• Formaldehyde

• Vinyl chloride

• Certain pesticides (e.g., DDT)

• Some heavy metals (e.g., cadmium, arsenic)

Health Hazard Risks:

• Carcinogenic: Can cause cancer after prolonged exposure.

• Mutagenic: Can cause genetic mutations, potentially affecting future generations.

• Reproductive Toxicity: Can impair fertility or cause harm to unborn children.

• Chronic Toxicity: Long-term exposure can lead to severe organ damage, nervous system disorders, or other chronic diseases.

Where Should You Use GHS08 Labels?

• Chemical manufacturing plants where toxic substances like carcinogens or reproductive toxins are handled.

• Laboratories conducting research or experiments with materials that may have serious long-term health effects.

• Industrial settings where workers are exposed to chemicals like lead, asbestos, or solvents that pose chronic health risks.

• Transport containers for hazardous chemicals, ensuring safety during shipping.

• Waste storage for materials that are harmful after repeated exposure.

Product Specifications:

• Size Options: Available in 50mm x 50mm, 100mm x 100mm, or custom sizes.

• Material: Durable vinyl with strong adhesive backing, resistant to moisture, chemicals, and UV exposure.

• Colour: Bold black health hazard symbol with a red diamond for high visibility, ensuring clear identification of the substance’s risk.

Benefits of GHS08 Labels:

• Workplace Safety: By clearly marking health hazards, these labels help prevent prolonged exposure to dangerous substances, reducing the risk of chronic health issues.

• Regulatory Compliance: These labels ensure your business meets OSHA, REACH, and UN GHS requirements, avoiding potential fines and ensuring workplace safety.

• Quick Hazard Identification: The health hazard symbol provides immediate recognition of substances that pose serious health risks, enabling swift safety measures and minimizing 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)

FAQs 

• Q1: Why do I need a GHS08 Health Hazard Label?
  These labels clearly communicate serious long-term health risks such as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive hazards. They help protect workers, visitors, and contractors while ensuring compliance with New Zealand and international regulations.

• Q2: Where should GHS08 Health Hazard Labels be used?
  Use them wherever substances with chronic health risks are stored or handled — including chemical labs, warehouses, industrial plants, and transport containers.

• Q3: Are GHS08 Health Hazard Labels compliant in New Zealand?
  Yes. They comply with NZ WorkSafe guidelines, the EPA HSNO Act, and the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) requirements. This ensures they are suitable for both New Zealand and Australian workplaces.

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.