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consumer groups, academics, and others voluntarily participate in the development of standards through the work of approximately 240 voluntary consensus standards bodies accredited by ANSI. The inclusive ness and integrity of the ANS process encourages participation by the broadest range of subject-matter experts, resulting in high-quality standards that protect the public and foster fair commerce and innovation. When it’s all said and done, the primary goal of Haz-Com, GHS, and Labeling, boils down into one word… COMMUNICATION OF HAZARDS. The more workers know about the chemicals they handle, use and store, the better equipped they will be to work safely. The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has issued guidance on pipe labeling of ammonia refrigeration Systems. Understanding of the GHS, allows all of us to work safely with the chemical in our workplace and in our homes. Stay tuned for Part #3: Hazard Communication at Home. What’s Under Your Sink? Many household chemicals pose the same types of hazards faced in the workplace. However, at home, there is much less training and information about chemicals and the hazards our loved ones are exposed to. Part 3 will take a look at what hazards may be lurking under the sink.

The author, Joseph Baldwin President and Senior Safety Consultant Baldwin Safety Solutions, Joe.Baldwin16@yahoo.com https://www.baldwinsafetysolutions.com

REFERENCES: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) https:// www.ansi.org/ American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) https://www.asme.org Occupational Safety & Health Administration – OSHA – https://www.osha.gov

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