Oxidising GHS Sign

• This GHS sign communicates the existence of oxidising liquids, solids or gases that may cause or intensify fire.
• Chemical examples: Calcium hypochlorite (pool chlorine), Sodium nitrite (water coolants), and Hydrogen peroxide (bleach). 
• Hazard represented by a flame over a circle pictogram. 
• GHS signs are required as a precaution to ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals. 
• This GHS sign must be visibly displayed on:
  1.  The individual container of an oxidising substance, and; 
  2.  The exterior of the facility, vehicle or storage container in which the chemical is located - To appropriately inform and alert emergency services in the case of an emergency. 

About the GHS system:

• For information on GHS labelling, positioning, storage and disposal, WorkSafe Australia's Code of Practice.
• The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is a single, global methodology for chemical classification that was adopted by Australia as of Jan 1^st 2017.
• GHS intends to improve international trade of dangerous goods and universal comprehension of chemical hazards.
• All workplace chemicals must be labelled according to GHS as implemented under Australian WHS regulations. 
• Chemical manufacturers and suppliers (including importers) are responsible for appropriately using the GHS system.
• Click here to determine which GHS pictogram is required for the chemicals in your workplace.