GHS Chemical(s) need

Segregation by Law

Many chemicals have specific storage requirements because of their physical properties. Storage arrangements should be identified during the

chemical risk assessment and appropriate provisions provided. Consideration must be given to the quantities that will be stored,

particularly as bulk storage areas may require additional signage and controls.

The way chemicals are stored is integral to minimising risks to health and safety. If goods are not compatible they must not be stored together in a way that allows them to come into contact. When storing chemicals, it may be necessary to employ a variety of segregation techniques, including isolation by distance; cut-off storage (separate rooms or enclosures); or detached storage (separate buildings).

GHS Fundamental Principles

Fundamental Principles of chemical storage:• Chemicals should be stored according to hazard class (ex. flammables, oxidizers, health

hazards/toxicity, corrosives, etc.). Incompatible chemicals shall be kept segregated from one another;

• Specific licensing conditions or constraints may need to be considered e.g. locked cabinets, secure rooms with access control

• Separate solids from liquids• The quantities of hazardous chemicals should be kept to a minimum, commensurate with

their usage and shelf life.• Ensure chemical containers and their lids, seals/stoppers are appropriate for the type and

quantity of chemical stored. As far as is practicable, chemicals should be stored in the containers in which they are supplied. Packaging shall be inspected regularly to ensure their integrity. Leaking or damaged containers shall be removed to a safe area for repacking or disposal.

• Use spill trays/spill absorbent material to contain spills• All packages in storage shall be labelled to allow unambiguous identification of the

contents and labels should comply with the relevant regulations (refer to Labelling section of this guide)

• Shelves should be covered with chemical-resistant paint or chemical-resistant coating and be secure and strong enough to hold chemicals being stored on them. Do not overload shelves.

• Opening of packages, transferring contents, dispensing of chemicals or sampling should not be conducted within in or on top of a chemical storage cabinet or cupboard unless it is specifically designed for this purpose and appropriate procedures and equipment are used.

• Procedures shall be established to deal with clean up and safe disposal of spillages. Supplies and materials needed to control and clean up the spillages shall be readily accessible.

• Periodically review the chemicals held in storage and correctly dispose of those no longer required using the university chemical waste procedures

• Do not store chemicals in, under or on top of mechanical air and fume extraction devices such fume cupboards, laminar flow cabinets, biological safety cabinets and dust/fume extractors.

GHS Code of PracticesThe Code of Practice for Managing Risks of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals refers to hazard classes and categories under the GHS, however, it also applies to workplace hazardous substances and dangerous goods classified under the NOHSC Approved Criteria and the DG Code, respectively. Most substances and mixtures that are dangerous goods under the DG Code are also hazardous chemicals. The GHS system has redefined some of the hazards. This means that for some chemicals the labels may be vastly different. This does not mean that the substance has become more or less hazardous, but the way the hazard has been classified has changed. This makes it difficult to compare the GHS and DG systems.

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GHS Segregation is Critical

GHS Segregation is Critical

GHS Segregation is Critical

GHS Safety Reminder• Handling and Use

– Read the label before opening the container. Check that the chemical is the one required.

– Consider the hazards including violent reactions between chemicals and use appropriate protective clothing and equipment.

– Open container carefully in well ventilated area– Take care while extracting and using hazardous chemicals and use

methods which reduce the risk of inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

– Avoid using contaminated apparatus and instruments.– Seal container tightly after use.– Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling and using chemicals– Wash hands and exposed areas regularly, and change contaminated

clothing.– Deal with spillages using precautions and methods appropriate to the

hazards.– Seek medical attention immediately if affected by chemicals and use

appropriate first aid until medical attention is available.Storage• Store in dry well ventilated area, protected from extremes of

temperature and sources of ignition.• Secure chemicals from unauthorized use.• Segregate stock to reduce hazards.• Inspect stock from time to time and dispose of deteriorated

materials.• Do not smoke where flammable chemicals are stored.• Take care in handling containers with hazardous residues

WHEN Storing THINK

GHS know the H CodesPhysical Hazards• H200………Unstable Explosive

H201………Explosive mass explosion hazardH202………Explosive; severe projection hazardH203………Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazardH204………Fire or projection hazardH205………May mass explode in fireH220………Extremely flammable gasH221………Flammable gasH222………Extremely flammable aerosolH224………Extremely flammable liquid and vapourH225………Highly Flammable liquid and vapourH226………Flammable liquid and vapourH228………Flammable solidH240………Heating may cause an explosionH241………Heating may cause a fire or explosionH242………Heating may cause a fireH250………Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to airH251………Self-heating; may catch fireH252………Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fireH260………In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneouslyH261………In contact with water releases flammable gasesH270………May cause or intensify fire; oxidizerH271………May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizerH272………May intensify fire; oxidizerH280………Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heatedH281………Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injuryH290………may be corrosive to metals

GHS know the H CodesHealth Hazards• H300………Fatal if swallowed

H301………Toxic if swallowedH302………Harmful if swallowedH304………May be fatal if swallowed and enters airwaysH310………Fatal in contact with skinH311………Toxic in contact with skinH312………Harmful in contact with skinH314………Causes severe skin burns and eye damageH315………Causes skin irritationH317………May cause an allergic skin reactionH318………Causes serious eye damageH319………Causes serious eye irritationH330………Fatal if inhaledH331………Toxic if inhaledH332………Harmful if inhaledH334………May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaledH335………May cause respiratory irritationH336………May cause drowsiness or dizzinessH340………May cause genetic defectsH341………Suspected of causing genetic defectsH350………May cause cancerH351………Suspected of causing cancerH360………May damage fertility or the unborn childH361………Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn childH362………May cause harm to breast-fed childrenH370………Causes damage to organsH371………May cause damage to organsH372………Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH373………May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

GHS know the H Codes

Environmental Hazards• H400………Very toxic to aquatic

lifeH410………Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH411………Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH412………Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH413………May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

GHS know the H CodesCombination of H-Codes• H300 + H310………Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin

H300 + H330………Fatal if swallowed or if inhaledH310 + H330………Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled H300 + H310 + H330………Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaledH301 + H311………Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skinH301 + H331………Toxic if swallowed or if inhaledH311 + H331………Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaledH301 + H311 + H331………Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaledH302 + H312………Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skinH302 + H332………Harmful if swallowed or if inhaledH312 + H332………Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaledH302 + H312 + H332………Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaledH315 + H320………Causes skin and eye irritation

Additional Hazard Statements (EU)• EUH001………Explosive when dry

EUH006………Explosive with or without contact with airEUH014………Reacts violently with waterEUH018………In use may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixtureEUH019………May form explosive peroxidesEUH029………Contact with water liberates toxic gasEUH031………Contact with acids liberates toxic gasEUH032………Contact with acids liberates very toxic gasEUH044………Risk of explosion if heated under confinementEUH059………Hazardous to the ozone layerEUH066………Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or crackingEUH070………Toxic by eye contactEUH071………Corrosive to the respiratory tract

GHS know the P CodesPrevention• P201………Obtain special instructions before use

P202………Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understoodP210………Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smokingP211………Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition sourceP220………Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materialsP221………Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustiblesP222………Do not allow contact with airP223………Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fireP230………Keep wetted with …P231………Handle under inert gasP232………Protect from moistureP233………Keep container tightly closedP234………Keep only in original containerP235………Keep coolP240………Ground/bond container and receiving equipmentP241………Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipmentP242………Use only non-sparking toolsP243………Take precautionary measures against static dischargeP244………Keep reduction valves free from grease and oilP250………Do not subject to grinding/shock/…/frictionP251………Pressurized container – Do not pierce or burn, even after useP260………Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/sprayP261………Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/sprayP262………Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothingP263………Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursingP264………Wash hands thoroughly after handlingP270………Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this productP271………Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated areaP272………Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplaceP273………Avoid release to the environmentP280………Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protectionP281………Use personal protective equipment as requiredP282………Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protectionP283………Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothingP284………Wear respiratory protectionP285………In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protectionP231 + P232………Handle under inert gas. Protect from moistureP235 + P410………Keep cool. Protect from sunlight

GHS know the H CodesStorage• P401………Store …

P402………Store in a dry placeP403………Store in a well ventilated placeP404………Store in a closed containerP405………Store locked upP406………Store in a corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner linerP407………Maintain air gap between stacks/palletsP410………Protect from sunlightP411………Store at temperatures not exceeding … °C/… °F. P412………Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °FP413………Store bulk masses greater than … kg/ … lbs at Temperatures not exceeding … ºC/… ºF.P420………Store away from other materialsP422………Store contents under …P402 + P404………Store in a dry place. Store in a closed containerP403 + P233………Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closedP403 + P235………Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep coolP410 + P403………Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated placeP410 + P412………Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °FP411 + P235………Store at temperatures not exceeding … °C/… °F. Keep cool

Disposal• P501………Dispose of contents/container to …

P502………Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling

These P could become 911Response• P310………Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician

P311………Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physicianP312………Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwellP313………Get medical advice/attentionP314………Get Medical advice/attention if you feel unwellP315………Get immediate medical advice/attentionP320………Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label)P321………Specific treatment (see … on this label)P322………Specific measures (see … on this label)P330………Rinse mouthP331………Do NOT induce vomitingP334………Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandagesP335………Brush off loose particles from skinP336………Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected areaP338………Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsingP340………Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathingP341………If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathingP342………If experiencing respiratory symptoms:P350………Gently wash with plenty of soap and waterP351………Rinse cautiously with water for several minutesP352………Wash with plenty of soap and waterP353………Rinse skin with water/showerP360………Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothesP361………Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothingP362………Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuseP363………Wash contaminated clothing before reuseP371………In case of major fire and large quantities:P372………Explosion risk in case of fireP373………DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosivesP374………Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distanceP376………Stop leak if safe to do soP377………Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped safelyP378………Use … for extinctionP380………Evacuate areaP381………Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do soP390………Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P391………Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environmentP301 + P310………IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physicianP301 + P312………IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician IF you feel unwellP301 + P330 + P331………IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomitingP302 + P334………IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandagesP302 + P350………IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and waterP302 + P352………IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and waterP303 + P361 + P353………IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/showerP304 + P312………IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwellP304 + P340………IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathingP304 + P341………IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathingP305 + P351 + P338………IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsingP306 + P360………IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothesP307 + P311………IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physicianP308 + P313………IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attentionP309 + P311………IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physicianP332 + P313………IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attentionP333 + P313………IF SKIN irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attentionP335 + P334………Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandagesP337 + P313………If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attentionP342 + P311………IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physicianP370 + P376………In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do soP370 + P378………In case of fire: Use … for extinctionP370 + P380………In case of fire: Evacuate areaP370 + P380 + P375………In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosionP371 + P380 + P375………In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion

Never together NEVER

Never together NEVER

Don’t forget the FIRE Code Standards

Maximum allowable quantity• Maximum allowable quantity is the amount of a hazardous material that can be stored

or used within a control area inside a building or an outdoor control area.• The maximum allowable quantity per control area is based on the material state (solid,

liquid, or gas), the material storage or condition of use, and possible mitigating circumstances.

• Prevention, control, and mitigation of dangerous conditions is the goal of limiting the hazardous material allowance in a control area.

• Sample maximum allowable quantities (for demonstration purposes only) are:• Flammable gas (storage or closed system) – 750 cubic foot• Oxidizer gas (storage or closed system) – 1500 cubic foot• Explosives (storage) – 1 pound• Pyrophoric gas (storage or closed system) – 50 cubic foot, but not permitted in

unsprinklered buildings

Mitigating circumstances• Mitigating circumstances are fire-suppression systems and special storage cabinets that

significantly reduce hazards and may affect the maximum allowable quantity assigned to a control area.

• Examples of how mitigating circumstances may affect maximum allowable quantity:• Fully sprinklered buildings – Allowed quantities may be increased 100 percent in a fully

sprinklered building. There may be an allowed increase of select hazardous materials based on classification and based on allowable quantity for the type of construction.

• Facilities that are not fully sprinklered – Base level maximum allowable quantities apply and are specifically addressed in the fire code. No increase is allowed. Some hazardous materials may not be used in an unsprinklered facility in any quantity (e.g., pyrophoric material – alkyllithiums, alkylzincs, alkylmagnesiums, diborane, arsine, phospine, etc.).

• Special storage containment – When all materials of a specific classification are stored in an approved storage cabinet, gas cabinet, or exhausted enclosure, as determined by the fire code, allowable quantities may be increased 100 percent.

• Storage without benefit of special containment – Base level maximum allowable quantities apply and are specifically addressed in the fire code. No increase is allowed.

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Summary of changes to the 2016 ERGReplaced written instructions on page 1 with a flow chart to show how to use the 2016 ERGExpanded Table of Placards and updated title to Table of Markings, Labels, and Placards and Initial Response Guide to Use on SceneExpanded Rail Car Identification Chart and Road Trailer Identification Chart to two pages eachUpdated Table 1 and Table 3 based on new TIH data and reactivity researchUpdated pipeline emergency response informationAdded information about Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) markingsAdded all new dangerous goods/hazardous materials listed in UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods to 19th Revised EditionAdded information on Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAP) applicable in Canada