An Introduction to GHS

1. An Introduction to GHS The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

2. Globally Harmonized System of Classification • What is GHS? • Changes • Implications • Hazard Categories • Pictograms • Safety Data Sheets • Labeling Heat Related Illness

3. What is GHS? ‘GHS’ is an acronym for ‘Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals’; it is a newly adopted OSHA standard for identifying hazards and informing workers of the dangers associated with those hazards. It will be more commonly referred to as SDS. Heat Related Illness

4. 5 Main Elements/Requirements of a HazCom Program • 1. Written Hazard Communication Plan • 2. Chemical Inventory • 3. Labels & Warnings • 4. Safety Data Sheet Documents • 5. Employee Training Heat Related Illness

5. Why did OSHA change the current HazCom Standard? • Provides a single, coherent approach to classifying chemicals around the world. • Standardized labeling and hazard identification. • Common format for Safety Data Sheets. Heat Related Illness

6. Implications • Employees will need to be trained on the changes • A change of philosophy: • Worker “Right to Know” becomes Worker “Right to Understand” • Hazard Communication program will need to be modified & updated Heat Related Illness

7. Employees need to be trained on these topics • New Hazard Classifications and Pictograms • Format and content of Safety Data Sheets • New look and content of labels Heat Related Illness

8. Classification Differences New Old 0 = Minimal Hazard Category 1 = Severe Hazard 1 = Slight Hazard Category 2 = Serious Hazard 2 = Moderate Hazard Category 3 = Moderate Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard Category 4 = Slight Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard Category 5 = Minimal Hazard Heat Related Illness

9. Health Hazards Pictograms • Respiratory sensitization, category 1 • Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2 • Carcinogenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2 • Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2 • Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, categories 1, 2 • Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, categories 1, 2 • Aspiration hazard, categories 1, 2 • Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4 • Skin irritation, categories 2, 3 • Eye irritation, category 2A • Skin sensitization, category 1 • Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3 • Respiratory tract irritation • Narcotic effects • Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), categories 1, 2, 3 • Skin corrosion, categories 1A, 1B, 1C • Serious eye damage, category 1 Heat Related Illness

10. Physical Hazards Pictograms • Unstable explosives • Explosives, divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 • Self-reactive substances and mixtures, types A, B • Organic peroxides, types A, B • Compressed gases • Liquefied gases • Refrigerated liquefied gases • Dissolved gases • Oxidizing gases, category 1 • Oxidizing liquids, categories 1, 2, 3 • Oxidizing solids, categories 1, 2, 3 Corrosive to metals, category 1 • Flammable aerosols, categories 1, 2 • Flammable liquids, categories 1, 2, 3 • Flammable solids, categories 1, 2 • Flammable gases, category 1 • Self-reactive substances and mixtures, types B, C, D, E, F • Pyrophoric liquids, category 1 • Pyrophoric solids, category 1 • Self-heating substances and mixtures, categories 1, 2 • Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases, categories 1, 2, 3 • Organic peroxides, types B, C, D, E, F Heat Related Illness

11. Changes to MSDS • Will now be referred to as ‘Safety Data Sheets (SDS)’ • HazCom training now includes the new GHS material • No change to training requirements: • Training will be conducted to be understood by employees. Effective training is defined as: “Training that is tailored to the employee as to ensure understanding of potential hazards and compliance.” • SDS’s will only be required to be in English. If an employee does not understand English, the company is expected to train in a manner or language that meets the “effective training“ definition. Heat Related Illness

12. The new SDS format contains 16 sections: • 1. Identification • 2. Hazard(s) Identification • 3. Composition/Info on Ingredients • 4. First-Aid Measures • 5. Firefighting Measures • 6. Accidental release measures • 7. Handling & Storage • 8. Exposure Controls/PPE • 9. Physical and Chemical Properties • 10. Stability & Reactivity • 11. Toxicological Info • 12. Ecological Info • 13. Disposal Considerations • 14. Transport Info • 15. Regulatory Info • 16. Other Info (Revision Info) OSHA has proposed that Sections 1-11 and 16 be mandatory. 12 -15 are not regulated nor enforced by OSHA. Most likely it will be the EPA Heat Related Illness

13. Labeling Heat Related Illness

14. The new GHS labeling requires six standard elements: 1. Product Identifier matching the product identifier on the safety data sheet. 2. Supplier Information including name, address and phone number of responsible party. 3. Signal Word either “Danger” or “Warning” depending upon severity. 4. Pictogram(s) black hazard symbols on white background with red diamond borders that provide a quick visual reference of hazard information. 5. Hazard Statement(s) that describe the nature of the hazard and/or its severity. 6. Precautionary Statement(s) that provide important information on the safe handling, storage and disposal of the chemical. Heat Related Illness

15. Standardized Label • Pictograms • Globally recognizable images • Signal Words - ONLY 2 Are Used: • “Warning” (Minor Hazard) • “Danger” (Major Hazard) • Standardized Statements Provides quick reference about hazards. More detail available on SDS sheet Heat Related Illness

16. Household Chemicals Heat Related Illness

17. Have additional questions or need help? Contact Rick Means at: 360.200.6454 or rmeans@waretailservices.com There are some great videos on this at: RS SafetyTV Heat Related Illness