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Hazard Communication <br /> Labeling Requirements for Chemicals : <br /> 1 . The Product Identifier <br /> Normally placed in the upper left-hand corner of the label and corresponds with Section 1 <br /> of the Safety Data Sheet. It identifies the hazardous chemical by an appropriate term, and <br /> can include the chemical name, code number and/or batch number. <br /> 2. Signal Word <br /> There are two types of signal words used to determine the severity of the hazard. For each <br /> label, either "Danger" (a more severe hazard) or "Warning" (a less severe hazard) must be <br /> used. There's only one word per label and, since hazards exist within a variety of classes, a <br /> "Danger"-level warning is used if it exists in any one class. <br /> 3. Hazard Statements <br /> Describes the nature and degree of the hazard. Labels can contain multiple hazard <br /> statements, and should always be standardized and consistent within each hazard <br /> classification category <br /> 4. Precautionary Statements <br /> Instructs workers and users on measures for minimizing exposure and lowering the risk of <br /> harm from a chemical. There are four different types of precautionary statements that <br /> should be provided in the label: a prevention statement that describes how to minimize <br /> exposure, a response statement that describes what to do in case of exposure, a statement <br /> describing how the chemical should be stored, and a disposal statement with instructions <br /> for proper disposal of the chemical. <br />