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GHS – Employee Training. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Hazard Communication. What is the GHS?. Important Dates. The Written Hazard Communication Program. Written Program. What Training is Needed?. Labels. What must be on a label?. Example Label. Example Label. Signal Words. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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L O C K T O N I N S U R A N C E B R O K E R S , L L C
GHS – Employee Training
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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)Hazard Communication
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What is the GHS?
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is an international approach to
hazard communication, providing agreed criteria for classification of
chemical hazards, and a standardized approach to label elements and safety
data sheets.
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Important Dates
December 1, 2013• All employees must be trained to the new
standard, new labeling system and Safety Data Sheet format
June 1, 2015• Complete compliance with Hazard
Communication regulations
December 1, 2015• All shipped containers must have GHS label
June 1, 2016• Update Hazard Communication program as
necessary and conduct any retraining
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The Written Hazard Communication Program
Not much has changed here
Employer must
• Develop• Implement• Maintain the program at each workplace
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Written Program
A list of hazardous chemicals
Identified the same as on the SDS
The list may be whole or specific to the work area
The written program must include
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What Training is Needed?
What is training needed by 12/1/2013?
• New Labeling System• Pictograms• New SDS
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Labels
May not be removed or
defacedBe legible In English
Prominently displayed
Readily available in work area
May add other languages, but must always have English
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What must be on a label?
• Name or ID from SDSProduct Identifier
• Danger• WarningSignal Word• Nature of hazard• Degree of hazardHazard Statement
• One of eight required by OSHAPictogram
• Information to prevent adverse effects from exposure• Includes First Aid statementsPrecautionary Statement
• Manufacturer, Importer or responsible partyName, address, telephone
number
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Example Label
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Example Label
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Signal Words
Danger• Use for more
severe hazard
Warning• Use for less
severe hazards
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Hazard Statement
Describes the nature and degree of the hazard
Nature – Corrosive, Asphxyiant, Flammable
Degree – Low, Medium, High, Extremely high, etc.
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Precautionary Statement
Basically describes how to handle the chemical safely
• Use gloves, goggles, and apron• Do not ever open or use near a heat source• Wash hands thoroughly when done• Respiratory protection is required
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Workplace Labeling
Each container must have the GHS Shipping label
If it is not the shipping container employers may use:
• Words, pictures, symbols or combinations that provide at least general information regarding the hazards. Must have other information immediately available.
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Portable Containers
No labels required if
• For immediate use• Transferred from
labeled container
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Pictograms
Health Hazard Flame Exclamatio
n Mark
Gas Cylinder Corrosion Exploding
Bomb
Flame Over Circle
Skull and Crossbones
Environment
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Pictograms
Must be symbols provided
Outlined in red
Solid red outline
White background
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Corrosion
Skin Corrosion
Burns
Eye Damage
Corrosive to metals
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Health Hazard
Carcinogen
Mutagenicity
Reproductive Toxicity
Respiratory Sensitizer
Target Organ Toxicity
Aspiration Toxicity
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Flame
Flammables
Self-heating
Emits Flammable Gas
Self-reactives
Organic Peroxides
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Exclamation Mark
Irritant to skin or eyes
Skin Sensitizer
Narcotic Effects
Respiratory Tract Irritant
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Gas Cylinder
Gases Under
Pressure
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Exploding Bomb
Explosives
Self Reactive
Organic Peroxides
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Flame Over Circle
Oxidizers
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Skull & Crossbones
Acute Toxicity•Fatal or
toxic
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Environmental (Non-Mandatory)
Aquatic Toxicity
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What is this SDS I keep hearing about?
This was the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) of the
past
It is now called a Safety Data
Sheet, or SDS for short
Will be standardized in format and have sixteen sections
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Safety Data Sheets
Must be in workplace
Each chemical requires one
Must be readily accessible
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Sixteen Sections
Section 1 - Identification
Section 2 – Hazard I.D.
Section 3 - Composition
Section 4 – First Aid
Section 5 – Fire Fighting
Section 6 – Accidental Release
Section 7 – Handling &
Storage
Section 8 – Exposure
Controls/PPE
Section 9 – Physical & Chemical Properties
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SDS Sections continued
Section 10 – Stability and
Reactivity
Section 11 – Toxicological Information
Section 12 – Ecological Information
Section 13 – Disposal
Consideration
Section 14 – Transport
Information
Section 15 – Regulatory Information
Section 16 – Other
Information
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What to do if you don’t have an SDS
You must attempt to get it ASAP
• Make note of your attempts• Document your attempts and keep
them available
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What must your employees know?
Requirements of Hazard Communication RegulationsOperations that expose them to hazardous chemicals
Locations of:• Hazard Communication Program• Safety Data Sheets • Hazard Chemical List
How labels and SDS relate to each other
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Hazard Classification on SDS
This is confusing, so hang with me
• The SDS may have a number for a hazard class• Number will be a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
The LOWER the number the more DANGEROUS
The HIGHER the number the more “SAFE”
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Hazard Classification
Letters may also be used
• Letters A, B, C, D, E, F and G
The lower the letter, the more dangerous
Think of it the same way as you do the numbers
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What about NFPA and HMIG?
These will remain unchanged and can still be used
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Thank you
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