Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413:reg:5:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 9/23)
Character Range: 23460–26424

appear once, in line with the rules of precedence outlined in Appendix E.
Additionally Appendix D lists 12 non-GHS hazard statements that should be included on the label, where relevant.
A unique hazard statement code is assigned to each hazard statement. The hazard statement code is intended to be used for reference purposes only. It is not part of the hazard statement
and should not be used to replace it or be included on the label.
  Hazard statements should be represented in bold and sentence case text.

Precautionary statements
Precautionary statements describe the recommended measures that should be taken to minimise or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to, or improper storage or handling of, a hazardous chemical. Precautionary statements are assigned to each hazard class and category.
  Precautionary statements are separated into five categories:
    * Prevention statements refer to precautions to be taken to prevent an accident or exposure.
    * Response statements refer to instructions in case of an accident.
    * Storage statements refer to instructions for safe storage of the chemical.
    * Disposal statements refer to appropriate disposal instructions.
    * General statements for use as appropriate.
The precautionary statements that correspond to each hazard class and category are provided
in Appendix D. Not all precautionary statements relating to a particular hazard classification need to be used on the label. As a guide, a maximum of between six and ten precautionary statements should appear on the label, depending on the nature and severity of the hazards.
Where a hazard classification results in duplicate precautionary statements, the information should only appear once in line with the rules of precedence outlined in Appendix E.
A combination of precautionary statements may be used to save label space, improve readability and to provide flexibility in the application of precautionary phrases.
Related precautionary statements should be grouped together on a label to allow for ease of location. Precautionary statements should be printed in sentence case text.
A unique precautionary statement code is assigned to each precautionary statement. The precautionary statement code is intended to be used for reference purposes only. It is not part
of the precautionary statement and should not be used to replace it or be included on the label.
The general precautionary statements refer to general precautionary measures to be taken,
for example:
    * If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
    * Keep out of reach of children.
    * Read label before use.
Unlike other precautionary statements, general precautionary statements are not linked to particular hazard classes or categories and their inclusion on labels of workplace hazardous chemicals is not mandatory.
Where general precautionary statements are used, they should be located in a prominent position on