Exceptionally the CLP classification and labelling criteria can lead to unfamiliar or unexpected hazard pictograms on the labels of certain chemical products compared to those required under CHIP.

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A grid is a structure made of metal bars covering a hollow or hole dug in the road to keep livestock inside a fenced area.

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You will see this sign on undivided roads when there are 2 lanes of traffic in approaching you and 1 lane of traffic in the other direction you are driving in.

Under CLP there is a clearer distinction between the hazard labelling for products classified as serious eye damage (category 1, irreversible effects on the eye), and eye irritation (category 2, reversible effects on the eye). Products classified as category 1 are labelled with the hazard statement H318: Causes serious eye damage (equivalent to R41 under CHIP) and the corrosive pictogram.

This sign tells you that when you are using a motorway entry ramp, there will be a set of traffic lights that may require you to stop before entering the motorway.

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The boggy when wet sign indicates that after rain, the road becomes spongy, and you may not be able to drive or will be very slow.

You will see this sign when traffic starts travelling in both directions on the road. This sign is used to warn drivers to expect traffic in both directions. It is used when you travel from a divided road to an undivided road.

Products classified as category 2 are labelled with H319: Causes serious eye irritation (equivalent to R36 under CHIP), and the exclamation mark pictogram.

Hazard symbols and meanings

An example of where this may arise is the labelling of particular cleaning products that are hazardous in contact with eyes.

Warning signs let you know that road changes are coming up on your drive. These can be permanent or temporary traffic hazards and obstacles.

You need to drive slowly ahead because of changes in the road ahead such as the lanes narrow or reduce to a single lane.

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Sugar cane harvesting and hauling may be happening on the road. Drivers should look out for agricultural and heavy vehicles.

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A crossing for pedestrians or children is coming up ahead. A crossing ahead sign is only used with a children sign or traffic signal sign.

Under CHIP, cleaning products such as kitchen cleaner, carpet cleaner, rinse aid or washing up liquid classified as Irritant, with risk phrase R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes, were labelled with the irritant symbol. The same pictogram was used for products classified with the risk phrase R36: Irritating to eyes.

This results from differences in the detailed criteria for classification and labelling in certain hazard classes between CHIP and CLP.  It does not mean that the chemical product is any more – or less – hazardous than it was before.

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This sign lets you know water may flow across the road ahead except during droughts. You can still use the road with care.

These signs warn bushwalkers and horse riders using a national trail that they will cross a road ahead and to proceed with caution.

These warning signs let you know the road is going to change direction. You should drive with caution within the speed limit and follow the conditions of the road.

On a multi-lane divided road, this sign lets you know that the far left lane is ending. The remaining lanes bend to the left, to allow for a right turn only lane at the next intersection.

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The main road you are driving on turns through the approaching intersection and continues on in the direction of the arrow.

The signs are used where there are no traffic control signs for vehicles or pedestrians crossing the tracks. The sign may also show the number of tracks you will cross.

Animal crossing signsThese signs warn drivers and riders that the road ahead is  in an area where wild animals are known to cross, or be on, the road and can be  a hazard such as:

If you are in any doubt about the hazards in any of the products that you use, contact the supplier (the contact details will also appear on the label) and clarify that the precautions you were taking before are still the right ones. In most cases they will be and you can continue to use the product as before.