GH what?

GH what?

Globally Harmonized

Systemof classifying and labeling chemicals

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Today we will cover:• Key deadlines• What to train for• What to expect

from manufacturers

Training Deadline:December 1st!

GHS Timeline

– Who: Employers– What: Must train employees on label

requirements and the new safety data sheets.

Training Deadline:December 1st!

GHS Timeline

– Who: Chemical manufactures

– What: Must comply with all final rules & provisions of the regulation.

GHS TimelineJune 1st, 2015

GHS Timeline

December 1, 2015– Who: Chemical distributors– What: Must ship containers

using GHS compliant labels.

– Who: Employers/distributors– What: Must update

workplace HAZCOM program and train employees on newly identified hazards.

June 1st, 2016GHS Timeline

Trainers must educate all applicable employees on the following two key items by

December 1, 20131. The new labeling requirements under GHS2. The new Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under GHS

and how the SDS will replace the MSDS

Training

• All employees who work with or have the potential exposure of hazardous chemicalsin the workplace.

Who must be trained??

• All employees who work in an area where hazardous chemicals are present.

Who must be trained??

• Don’t forget new hires and job transfer!

Who must be trained??

• Show the video created by MCAA• Ask employees to sign the sign-in sheet• Ask employees to take the quiz

So… how do you train for GHS?

Label Requirements

Labels on shipping containers must include:– Product Identifier– Signal Word– Pictogram– Hazard Statement– Precautionary Statement– Supplier Identification

(Name, Address, Phone Number)

Label Requirements

Sample Label

A word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label

– Example: “danger” and “warning”

Signal Word

A statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard

– Example: Fatal if swallowed (Acute Oral Toxicity)

Hazard Statement

A phrase that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling.– Example: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using

this product.– Example: Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary Statement

Precautionary Statement

The statements assigned to a chemical address the following four areas:

1. Prevention2. Response3. Storage4. Disposal

Pictogram

A composition that may include a symbol plus other graphic elements to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical– Eight pictograms are designated under this

standard for application to a hazard category.

GHSPICTOGRAMS

Not all signs make sense.

Fortunately, GHS signs are pretty easy to follow.

Explosive

GHS Pictograms

GHS Pictograms

Flammable

GHS Pictograms

Oxidizing

GHS Pictograms

Compressed Gas

GHS Pictograms

Toxic

GHS Pictograms

Corrosive

GHS Pictograms

Irritant

GHS Pictograms

Health Hazard•Respiratory Sensitive•Mutagenicity•Carcinogenicity•Reproductive Toxicity•Specific Target Organ•Aspiration Hazard

GHS Pictograms

Environmentally Damaging

OPTIONAL

OSHA Safety Data Sheet Sections

1. Identification2. Hazard (s) identification3. Composition/information on ingredients4. First aid measures5. Fire Fighting measures6. Accidental release measures7. Handling and storage8. Exposure control/personal protection

OSHA SDS Sections

9. Physical and chemical properties10. Stability and reactivity11. Toxicological information12. Ecological information13. Disposal considerations14. Transport information15. Regulatory information16.Other information

OSHA SDS Requirements

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be readily accessible to workers when they are in their work areas, during each work shift.

OSHA SDS Requirements

• Hazard Communication works when employers also use SDS information to make sure that proper protective measures are being implemented

Updated Web Pages

• HazCom 2012 Webpagehttp://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html

Safety & Health Topics Webpagehttp://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index2.html

UN GHS Sub-Committee Home Pagehttp://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghswelcome.html