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Health Hazards&
HAZCOM - GHS
Developed by:Construction Safety Council
4100 Madison StreetHillside, IL 60162(800) 552-7744
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Welcome to…Health Hazards in Construction
Construction & utility workers are exposed to a variety of health hazards everyday. These men and women have the potential for becoming sick, ill and disabled for life.
Learn the health hazards on your job and know how to protect yourself…
Sadly, these health hazards (e.g., dangerous dust and other chemicals) can be unexpectedly brought home…
Learning Objective
TLO:Comply with OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and function within the Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals.
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Learning Objective
EO: Identify the purpose, scope, benefits, elements and effective dates of GHS.
EO: Compare and contrast GHS with HCS.
EO: Define the 16 physical and 10 health hazard classifications.
EO: Describe the requirements of a 16-section SDS.
EO: List the new label requirements.
EO: Identify controls to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to hazards.
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Effective Dates
• Dec. 1, 2013 – Train employees on the new label elements and SDS format.
• Dec. 1, 2015 – Shipment of products with old system ends.
• June 1, 2016 – Full implementation.
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Why Change?
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Existing Requirements
• Consumer Product Safety Commission• Department of Commerce• Department of Transportation• Food and Drug Administration• Environmental Protection Agency• Occupational Safety & Health Administration• Department of Agriculture• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 704M)
Blue Red
White Yellow
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Hazardous Materials Identification System
• Developed by the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA).
• A numerical hazard rating that incorporates the use of labels with color-coded bars.
• A special code identifying appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is also listed.
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Conflicting Definitions
§1926.155 – Definitions to Subpart F
Flammable liquids defined as having a flash point below 140°F.
§1910.1200 – Definitions (HAZCOM 1994)
Liquid, flammable defined as having a flash point below 100°F.
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HCS 2012
29 CFR 1910.1200
Appendix A: Health Hazard Criteria
Appendix B: Physical Hazard Criteria
Appendix C: Allocation of Label Elements
Appendix D: Safety Data Sheets
Appendix E: Definition of Trade Secret
Appendix F: Hazard Classifications Regarding Carcinogenicity
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HCS 2012 (Purpose & Scope)
• Ensure that the hazards of all chemicals are classified.• Information concerning the classified hazards is
transmitted to employees.– Hazard Communication Program– Labeling– Safety Data Sheets (SDS)– Training
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New Definitions (HCS 2012)
• Classification• Hazard category• Hazard class• Hazard not otherwise classified “Unclassified Hazard”• Hazard statement• Label elements• Pictogram
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New Definitions (HCS 2012)
• Precautionary statement• Product identifier• Pyrophoric Gas
– Arsine– Acetylene
• Safety data sheet• Signal word• Simple asphyxiant• Substance
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Deleted Definitions (HCS 1994)
• Combustible Liquid• Compressed Gas• Explosive• Flammable• Flashpoint• Hazard Warning
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Deleted Definitions (HCS 1994)
• Identity• Material Safety Data Sheet• Organic Peroxide• Oxidizer• Pyrophoric• Unstable (Reactive)• Water-reactive
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Side By-Side Comparison
HCS 1994• Assess• Evaluate• Determine
HCS 2012• Classify
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HCS 1994• Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS)
HCS 2012• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Revisions to Other OSHA Standards
• Formaldehyde (1910.1048)• Asbestos (1910.1001, 1915.1001 & 1926.1101)• Benzene (1910.1028)• HAZWOPER (1910.120 & 1926.65)• PSM (1910.119 & 1926.64)• Flammable Liquids – Indoor Storage (1926.152)
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Revision Example
§1926.152 – Flammable Liquids (indoor storage)
Not more than 60 gallons of flammable or 120 gallons of combustible liquids shall be stored in any one storage cabinet…
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Revision Example
§1926.152 – Flammable Liquids (indoor storage)
Not more than 60 gallons of Category 1, 2 and/or 3 flammable liquids or 120 gallons of Category 4 flammable liquids shall be stored in any one storage cabinet…
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The Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals
Gas Aquatic Hazard Explosive Flammable Corrosive
Oxidizer Irritant & Sensitizer Acute Toxicity Chronic Health Hazard
Hazard ClassMeans the nature of the physical or health hazard, e.g., flammable solid, carcinogen, oral acute toxicity.
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Hazard CategoryThe division of criteria within each hazard class. These categories compare hazard severity within a hazard class and should not be taken as a comparison of hazard categories more generally.
Hazard Class/Category Example
Hazard Class - Flammable
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Hazard Class/Category Example
Hazard Class - Flammable
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Physical Hazards
• Explosives• Flammable Gas• Flammable Aerosols• Oxidizing Gases• Gases Under Pressure• Flammable Liquid• Flammable Solid• Self-Reactive Substances
• Pyrophoric Solid• Self-Heating Substances• Contact with Water Emits
Flammable Gas• Oxidizing Liquids• Oxidizing Solids• Organic Peroxides• Corrosive to Metal
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Health Hazards
• Acute Toxicity• Skin Corrosion• Skin Irritation• Serious Eye Damage• Eye Irritation• Respiratory Sensitizer• Skin Sensitizer• Germ Cell Mutagenicity
• Carcinogenicity• Reproductive Toxicity• Specific Target Organ Toxicity• Aspiration Hazard
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Hazard Symbols & Classes
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Gas Aquatic Hazard Explosive Flammable Corrosive
Oxidizer Irritant & Sensitizer Acute Toxicity Chronic Health Hazard
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Recognition of Hazards
• What do you see?– Visible material in
the air – Settled dust – Warning signs,
labels & decals
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Anticipation of Health Hazards
• knowing the history of the work involved.• Worker experience and education.
To anticipate hazards:• Survey job-site
conditions• Be aware of the
actions and behaviors of workers.
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Responsibility to Self & Family
Occupational health hazards can unexpectedly be brought home; wear personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job and do not bring home
health hazards that can harm your family!
Health Hazard
• Carcinogen• Mutagenicity• Reproductive Toxicity• Respiratory Sensitizer• Target Organ Toxicity• Aspiration Toxicity
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Flame
• Flammable• Pyrophorics• Self-Heating• Emits Flammable Gas• Self-Reactives• Organic Peroxides
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Exclamation Mark
• Irritant (skin & eyes)• Skin Sensitizer• Acute Toxicity• Narcotic Effects• Respiratory Tract
Irritant• Hazardous to Ozone
Layer (Non-Mandatory)
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Gas Cylinder
• Gases Under Pressure
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Corrosion
• Skin Corrosion/Burns• Eye Damage• Corrosive to Metals
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Exploding Bomb
• Explosives• Self-Reactives• Organic Peroxides
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Flame Over Circle
• Oxidizers
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Environment
• Aquatic Toxicity
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Skull & Crossbones
• Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
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Safety Data Sheets (Sections)
1. Identification
2. Hazard(s) identification
3. Composition/information on ingredients
4. First-aid measures
5. Fire-fighting measures
6. Accidental release measures
7. Handling and storage
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
9. Physical and chemical properties
10. Stability and reactivity
11. Toxicological information
12. Ecological information
13. Disposal considerations
14. Transport information
15. Regulatory information
16. Other information
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Label
An appropriate group of written, printed or graphic information elements concerning a hazardous chemical, that is affixed to, printed on, or attached to the immediate container of a hazardous chemical, or to the outside packaging.
– Pictogram– Hazard Statement– Signal Word– Precautionary Statement
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Single Word
• DANGER• WARNING• CAUTION• NOTICE
HCS 2012• DANGER• WARNING
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Labels & Other Forms of Warning
• Product identifier• Signal word (Danger or Warning)• (f)(1)(iii) Hazard statement(s); • (f)(1)(iv) Pictogram(s);• (f)(1)(v) Precautionary statement(s); and,• (f)(1)(vi) Name, address, and telephone number of the
chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.
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Contractors Guide to HCS Compliance
• Become familiar with the OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
• Prepare and implement a Hazard Communication Program.• Assign a competent person to implement all aspects of the Program.• Identify all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.• Labels and other forms of warning must be in place.• Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) available.• Employee information and training conducted.
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