LABELLING OF WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS Code of Practice SEPTEMBER 2015 Safe Work Australia is an Australian Government statutory agency established in 2009. Safe Work Australia consists of representatives of the Commonwealth, and territory governments, the Australian Council of Trade Unions, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Australian Industry Group. Safe Work Australia works with the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to improve work health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements. Safe Work Australia is a national policy body, not a regulator of work health and safety. The Commonwealth, states and territories have responsibility for regulating and enforcing work health and safety laws in their jurisdiction. ISBN 978-0-642-33309-4 [PDF] ISBN 978-0-642-33310-0 [RTF] Creative Commons Except for the logos of Safe Work Australia, SafeWork SA, WorkSafe Tasmania, WorkSafe WA, Workplace Health and Safety QLD, NT WorkSafe, WorkCover NSW, Comcare and WorkSafe ACT, this copyright work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Australia licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit
EXPLOSIVES Symbol Exploding bomb Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement Unstable Explosive Danger H200 Unstable Explosive Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P372 Explosion risk in case of fire. P373 DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches P380 Evacuate area. P401 ... …in accordance with local/regional/ national/international Regulations (to be specified). P501 Dispose of contents/container to... …in accordance with local/regional/ national/international Regulations (to be specified). EXPLOSIVES Symbol Exploding bomb Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement Division 1.1 Danger H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard Division 1.2 Danger H202 Explosive; severe projection hazard Division 1.3 Danger H203 Explosive; fire, or projection hazard Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable ignition source(s). P230 Keep wetted with... …Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate material. - if drying out increases explosion hazard, except as needed for manufacturing or operating processes (e.g. nitrocellulose). P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. - if the explosive is electrostatically sensitive. P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/…/friction. …Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable rough handling. P280 Wear face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P370 +P380 In case of fire: evacuate area. P372 Explosion risk in case of fire. P373 DO NOT fire when fire reaches explosives. P401 ... …in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). P501 Dispose of contents/container to... …in accordance with local/ Regulations (to be specified). EXPLOSIVES Symbol Exploding bomb Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement Division 1.4 Warning H204 Fire or projection hazard Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable ignition source(s). P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. - if the explosive is electrostatically sensitive. P250 Do not subject to Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable rough handling. P280 Wear face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or competent authority to specify type of equipment. P370+P380 In case of fire: Evacuate area. P372 Explosion risk in case of fire. - except if explosives are 1.4S AMMUNITION AND COMPONENTS THEREOF. P373 DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P374 Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. - If explosives are 1.4S AMMUNITION AND COMPONENTS THEREOF. P401 Store ... …in accordance with local/regional/ national/international Regulations (to be specified). P501 Dispose of contents/container to... … in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). EXPLOSIVES Symbol* Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement Division 1.5 Danger H205 May mass explode in fire Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P210 Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction. ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate media. - if water increases risk. P403 + P235 in a place. Keep cool. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... in accordance with local/regional/ national/international Regulations (to be specified). FLAMMABLE SOLIDS Symbol Flame Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1 Danger H228 Flammable solid 2 Warning H228 Flammable solid Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable ignition source(s). P220 Keep/Store away from materials. ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify other incompatible materials. P234 Keep only in original container. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate media. - if water increases risk. P370 + P380 + P375 In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P403 + P235 Store in a place. Keep cool. P411 Store at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F. ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify temperature. P420 away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... … in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES Symbol Exploding bomb and flame Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement Type B Danger H241 Heating may cause a fire or explosion Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable ignition source(s). P220 Keep/Store away from materials. …Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify other incompatible materials. P234 Keep only in original container. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate media. - if water increases risk. P403 + P235 Store in a place. Keep cool. P411 Store at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F. ...Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify temperature. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... …in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). Note: Hazard category Type G: There are no label elements allocated to this hazard category PYROPHORIC LIQUIDS Symbol Flame Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1 Danger H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable ignition sources(s). P222 Do not allow contact with air. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P302 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate media. - if water increases risk. P422 Store contents under... ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate liquid or inert gas. PYROPHORIC SOLIDS Symbol Flame Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1 Danger H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable ignition source(s). P222 Do not allow contact with air. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate media. - if water increases risk. P422 Store contents under... …Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate liquid or inert gas.
P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate - if water increases risk. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... …in accordance with local/regional/national/ international Regulations (to be specified). SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES WHICH, IN CONTACT WITH WATER, EMIT FLAMMABLE GASES Symbol Flame Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 3 Warning H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P231 + P232 Handle inert gas. Protect from moisture. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction. or the competent authority to specify appropriate media. - if water increases risk. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with local/regional/national/international Regulations (to be specified). OXIDISING LIQUIDS
P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from materials. …Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify other incompatible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/... ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify other incompatible materials. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction. ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate media. - if water increases risk. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... …in accordance with local/regional/ national/international Regulations (to be specified). OXIDISING SOLIDS Symbol Flame over circle Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1 Danger H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable ignition source(s). P220 Keep /Store away from materials. ... Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify incompatible materials. P234 Keep only in original container. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P411 + P235 at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F. Keep cool. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify temperature. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). ORGANIC PEROXIDES Symbol Flame Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement Type C Danger H242 Heating may cause a fire Type D Danger H242 Heating may cause a fire Type E Warning H242 Heating may cause a fire Type F Warning H242 Heating may a fire Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL Symbol Skull and crossbones Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1 Danger H300 if swallowed 2 Danger H300 Fatal if swallowed Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P264 Wash …thoroughly after handling. … Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify parts of the body to be washed after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this ... Reference to supplemental first aid instruction. - if immediate administration of antidote is required. P330 Rinse mouth. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with local/regional/national/international Regulations (to be specified). ACUTE TOXICITY – ORAL Symbol Skull and crossbones Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 3 Danger H301 Toxic if swallowed Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. … Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify parts of the body to be washed after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label) ... Reference to supplemental first aid instruction. - if immediate administration of antidote is required. P330 Rinse mouth. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with local/regional/national/international Regulations (to be specified). ACUTE TOXICITY – ORAL Symbol Exclamation mark Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 4 Warning H302 Harmful if swallowed Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. or the competent authority to specify parts of the body to be washed after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL
Symbol Skull and crossbones Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1 Danger H310 Fatal in contact with skin 2 Danger H310 Fatal in contact with skin Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. or the competent authority to specify parts of the body to be washed after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P322 Specific measures (see ... on this ... Reference to supplemental first aid instruction. - if immediate measures such as specific cleansing agent is advised. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with local/regional/national/international Regulations (to be specified). ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL Symbol Skull and crossbones Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 3 Danger H311 Toxic in contact with skin Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable conditions. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284 Wear respiratory protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify equipment. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label) ... Reference to supplemental first aid instruction. - if immediate administration of antidote is required. P403 + P233 Store in a place. Keep container tightly closed. - if product is volatile as to generate hazardous atmosphere. P405 locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION Symbol Skull and crossbones Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 3 Danger H331 Toxic if inhaled Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P261 breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable conditions. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this ... Reference to supplemental first aid instruction. - if immediate specific measures are required. P403 + P233 in a place. Keep container tightly closed. - if product is volatile so as to generate hazardous atmosphere. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to… … in accordance with Regulations (to be specified).
ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION Symbol Exclamation mark Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 4 Warning H332 Harmful if inhaled Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable conditions. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION Symbol Corrosion Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1A to 1C Danger H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. - if inhalable particles of dusts or mists may occur during use. P264 Wash …thoroughly after handling. …Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify parts of the body to be washed after handling. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with Regulations (to be specified).
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. … Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify parts of the body to be washed after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label) ... Reference to supplemental first aid instruction. - Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority may specify a cleansing agent if appropriate. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Serious EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION Symbol Corrosion Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1 Danger H318 Causes serious eye damage Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P280 Wear eye protection/face protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable conditions. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify equipment P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). SENSITISATION – SKIN Symbol Exclamation mark Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1, 1A, 1B Warning H317 May an allergic skin reaction Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable conditions. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label) ... Reference to supplemental first aid instruction. - Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority may specify a cleansing agent if appropriate. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with Regulations (to be specified).
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable conditions. P264 Wash … thoroughly handling. …Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify parts of the body to be washed after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P309 + P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P405 locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with Regulations (to be specified). SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (Single Exposure) Symbol Exclamation mark Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 3 Warning H335 May cause respiratory irritation; or H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Precautionary statements Prevention Response Storage Disposal P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable conditions. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P403 + P233 in a place. Keep container tightly closed. - if product is volatile so as to generate hazardous atmosphere. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to... ... in accordance with Regulations (to be specified).
- IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash skin (or hair) with plenty of soap and - Rinse skin with water/shower. - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. - Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. - Specific treatment (see … on this label) …Reference to supplemental first aid instruction – Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority may specify a cleansing agent if appropriate. - Store in a well-ventilated place. - Keep cool. - Dispose of contents/container to …in accordance with local/regional/national/international Regulations (to be specified). APPENDIX F – HAZARD PICTOGRAMS The nine hazard pictograms that are representative of the physical, health and/or environmental hazards are shown below: - - G
Flammables Self-reactives Pyrophorics Self-heating Emits flammable gas in contact with water Organic peroxides Flammability (Liquid, Solid or Gas) Pyrophoric, Emits Flammable Gas Organic Peroxide Oxidisers Oxidiser Oxidising gas under pressure Non-toxic gas, flammable gas, oxidising gas, toxic gas toxicity Acute toxicity Acute Toxic gas toxicity Skin irritants Eye irritants Skin sensitisers No equivalent Carcinogens Respiratory sensitisers Reproductive toxicants Target organ toxicants Germ cell mutagens No equivalent