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