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HAZARD COMMUNICATION
GHS TRAINING USA
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P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
BENEFITS OF ADOPTING THE GHS
Increase the quality and consistency of information
Reduce confusion – Increase comprehension of hazards
Help address literacy problems
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
GHS – WHAT IS IT…OR IS NOT?
This is not a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard It’s a revision to the existing OSHA Hazard Communications
Standard/Right-To-Know Law The United Nations system of labeling classification of chemicals
Implemented to improve worker understanding of labels and safety data sheets
The next three years will be considered a transition phase (December 1, 2013 – June 1, 2016) Manufacturers, employers and end users work to meet the new
requirements of the revised standard
GHS – WHAT WILL NOT CHANGE…
We still have to keep chemical inventories
We still have to maintain safety data sheets
We still have to train new people on the potential
hazards of what they will be working with
We still have to maintain our records for 30 years,
per OSHA
LABEL REQUIREMENTS
Labels are required to have:Pictograms
Signal Words
Hazard Statement
Precautionary Statements
Product Identifier
Supplier Identification
Supplemental Information (as required)
GHS PICTOGRAMS
Nine pictograms will be utilized in identifying hazards of ALLchemicals
Each chemical will have AT LEAST one pictogram, often multiple pictograms – to visually convey the hazards associated with it
We need to be familiar with the meaning(s) of each pictogram Labels and safety data sheets will not always include that information,
understanding these is critical
Radiological & Environmental Management (REM) will provide pictogram reference cards to post in work areas for future reference
LABELS - SIGNAL WORDS
Signal words describe the severity of a
hazard:
Danger
This is reserved for the more severe hazards
Warning
This is used on less severe hazards
If there is no significant hazard, a signal word won’t be
used
LABELS - PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Recommend measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to the hazardous chemical:
There are four types of precautionary statements:
1. Prevention (to minimize exposure)2. Response (in case of accidental spillage or
exposure)3. Storage4. Disposal
SECONDARY LABELS
• Health
• Flammability
• Reactivity
Additional Information
}Numbering 4 = Most Hazardous
0 = Least Hazardous
Chemical
Owner Date
ORGANIZATION OF STANDARD
a) Purpose g) Safety Data Sheets *
b) Scope and Application h) Employee Information and Training
c) Definitions * i) Trade Secrets
e) Written Hazard Communication j) Effective Dates *
f) Labels and Other Forms of Warning
*
Appendices A-F
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
a) PURPOSE
All hazards to be CLASSIFIED not Evaluated
"Classification" means to identify the relevant data regarding the hazards of a
chemical; review those data to ascertain the hazards associated with the
chemical; and decide whether the chemical will be classified as hazardous
according to the definition of hazardous chemical in this section. In addition,
classification for health and physical hazards includes the determination of the
degree of hazard, where appropriate, by comparing the data with the criteria for
health and physical hazards.
"Hazard class" means the nature of the physical or health hazards, e.g.,
flammable solid, carcinogen, oral acute toxicity.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
b) SCOPE AND APPLICATION
All chemicals known to be present are covered.
Practical accommodations for special situations
Address interface with other Federal laws.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
c) DEFINITIONS
• Physical hazard definitions removed and placed in new Appendix B
• Deleted terms: flashpoint, hazard warning, material safety data sheets.
• Some definitions were revised to be consistent with the GHS.
• New definitions added for classification.
• Signal Word - means a word used to indicate the relative level of
severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the
label. The signal words used in this section are "danger" and
"warning." "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards, while
“Warning" is used for the less severe.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
d) HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
• Chemical manufacturers and importers shall evaluate chemicals
produced in their workplaces or imported by them to classify the
chemicals in accordance with this section. For each chemical, the
chemical manufacturer or importer shall determine the hazard classes,
and where appropriate, the category of each class that apply to the
chemical being classified. Employers are not required to classify
chemicals unless they choose not to rely on the classification
performed by the chemical manufacturer or importer for the chemical to
satisfy this requirement.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
e) WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
Employers must have a written program describing how the rule will be
implemented, including a list of hazardous chemicals, methods for
informing employees about non-routine tasks.
Employers must make sure the program is current when the new
provisions are implemented (e.g., list of hazardous chemicals may have
to be updated).
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
f) LABELS AND OTHER FORMS OF WARNING
Shipped containers to be labeled with product identifier; signal word;
hazard statement(s); pictograms; precautionary statements; and
responsible party.
Specifies information by hazard class and category
Appendix “C” is a cookbook approach for labeling.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
LABEL REQUIREMENTS – SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Product identifier
Signal word
Hazard statement(s)
Pictogram(s)
Precautionary statement(s)
Name, address, and phone number of the responsible party.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
PICTOGRAMS
HEALTH
HAZARD
FLAME
EXCLAMATION
MARK
GAS
CYLINDER
CORROSION
EXPLODING
BOMB
FLAME
OVER
CIRCLE
ENVIRONMENT
SKULL
&CROSSBONES
The final rule requires containers shipped six months after the information is
available to be labeled correctly. P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
FLAME OVER CIRCLE
Oxidizers
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
FLAME
Flammables
Pyrophorics
Self-Heating
Emits Flammable Gas
Self-Reactives
Organic Peroxides
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
EXPLODING BOMB
Explosives
Self-Reactives
Organic Peroxides
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
SKULL AND CROSSBONES
Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
CORROSION
Skin Corrosion/Burns
Eye Damage
Corrosive to Metals
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
GAS CYLINDER
Gases Under Pressure
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
HEALTH HAZARD
• Carcinogen
• Mutagenicity
• Reproductive Toxicity
• Respiratory Sensitizer
• Target Organ Toxicity
• Aspiration Toxicity
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
ENVIRONMENT
Aquatic Toxicity
(Non-Mandatory)
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
EXCLAMATION MARK
Irritant (skin and eye)
Skin Sensitizer
Acute Toxicity
Narcotic Effects
Respiratory Tract Irritant
Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
LABEL EXAMPLE
Xyz Chemical Co.
WarningFlammable Liquid and Vapor
Harmful if Swallowed
May Cause Damage to Organs (Liver)
May Cause Damage to Organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (Heart)
First AidIf swallowed
If on skin
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
WORKPLACE LABELING
Same workplace –specific labeling.
Make sure the labeling system is updated to be consistent with the new
classifications.
NFPA/HMIS Systems - NO
(rating systems v. classification)
GHS and NFPA/HMIS Reversed
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
SECONDARY LABELING
Employers have more flexibility. The basic requirement for workplace labeling is as follows:
“the final rule retains the flexibility by indicating that the employer can choose to label workplace containers either with the same label that would be on shipped containers for the chemical under the revised rule, or with label alternatives that meet the requirements for the standard.”
The HCS 2012 specifically states for workplace container labeling that labels must contain GHS label elements (pictograms, etc.) OR
“Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to the employee under the HC program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.”
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
g) SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Mandates 16-section SDS headings, order of information, and what
information is to be provided under the headings.
Will not enforce sections 12-15 that require information outside OSHA’s
jurisdiction.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
16- SECTION SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Identification of the substance or
mixture and of the supplier
10. Stability and reactivity
2. Hazard identification 11. Toxicological
3. Composition/information on
ingredients Substance/Mixture
12. Ecological information
4. First aid measures 13. Disposal considerations
5. Firefighting measures 14. Transport information
6. Accidental release measures 15. Regulatory information
7. Handling and storage 16. Other information including
information on preparation and
revision of the SDS
8. Exposure controls/personal
protection
9. Physical and chemical propertiesP B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
h) EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND TRAINING
Clarifies that the labels on shipped containers and workplace labels must
be explained, as well as SDS format.
Workers will have to be trained on the new label and SDS formats before all
the provisions of the rule are effective.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
TRAINING, CONTINUED
• Labeling elements
• Train the employees on the type of information that the employee would
expect to see on the new labels.
• How they might use that information
• Product identifier, Signal Word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s),
precautionary statement(s), and name, address and phone number of the
responsible party.
• General understanding of how the elements interact
• For example – explain there are two signal words: Danger means a
more severe hazard within a hazard class. Warning is for less
severe hazard.
• Safety Data Sheet
• Train the employees on the standardization 16 section format and the type of
information they would find in the various sections.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
i) TRADE SECRETS
Allows specific chemical identity to be protected when it is a legitimate
trade secret.
Specifies conditions for protection or for release when there is a safety and
health need for information.
The percentage of a substance in a mixture is also considered to be a type
of trade secret subject to the provisions in the rule.
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
COMPLIANCE DATES
Became effective May 25, 2012
Employees to be trained by December 1, 2013
Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program
as necessary by June 1, 2016
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Assessment required
Each task
Signed by CEO
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S
PPE ASSESSMENT
Operation Hazard PPE
RequiredEmptying worksite Trash BBP Nitrile/Latex Gloves
Cleaning workplace
Room
BBP Nitrile/Latex Gloves
P B A R Y S A F E T Y C O N S U L T A N T S