Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413:reg:5:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 10/23)
Character Range: 26142–28940

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 the label, for example adjacent to the product identifier. General precautionary statements should be printed in sentence case text.

Hazard pictograms
The GHS specifies nine hazard pictograms, having regard to physical, health and environmental hazards. These are provided in Appendix F of this Code.
Hazard pictograms must be included on the label in most cases. In some circumstances however, pictograms may be omitted from the label in line with the rules of precedence outlined in Appendix E. In all other cases, where pictograms are required, all the relevant hazard pictograms must be included on the label.
Hazard pictograms should be in the shape of a square set at an angle of 45o (i.e. diamond-shaped) on its point. The hazard pictograms should have a black symbol on a white background with a red border or frame of sufficient width to be clearly visible. Pictograms with a black border may also be used.
Class labels recommended for the transport of dangerous goods as specified in the ADG Code may be used instead of the relevant hazard pictograms specified in the GHS. Never use both in
the same label. A comparison of the hazard pictograms as specified in the GHS and the ADG Code class labels are shown in Appendix G[1].

2.5 Expiry Date
The expiry date for a chemical must be provided, where, for example degradation or decomposition of the chemical may occur over time, with the result that the hazard classification
of the chemical changes, or where the chemical is no longer within acceptable specifications for potency and stability. For example ethers may form explosive peroxides over time.
An expiry date may be provided in a less prominent position of the label, for example the back portion of the label. It should be grouped with any manufacturer or importer identification information. An expiry date should be represented in sentence case text.

2.6 Pipe work
Regulation 343: A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a hazardous chemical in pipe work is identified by a label, sign or another way on or near the pipe work.
Pipelines and pipe-work used for the conveyance of hazardous chemicals must be identified.
The identification used should communicate information relevant to the identity of the chemical,
its hazards and any necessary precautions to be observed. Methods for identifying hazardous chemicals in pipe work may include:
    * signs adjacent to pipe-work
    * markings on the pipe-work, for example colour