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Hazard Communication with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Update. HazCom with GHS UPDATE. UPDATE to HazCom Standard!. NO CHANGES to the HazCom Standard!!. Hazard Communication. NO CHANGES!!. Purpose of HazCom.
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Hazard Communication with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Update
HazCom with GHS UPDATE UPDATE to HazCom Standard! NO CHANGES to the HazCom Standard!!
Hazard Communication NO CHANGES!! Purpose of HazCom • All employees have a right to know the hazards and identities of chemicals they may be exposed to when working. • They also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring. • The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, requires employers to identify materials/chemicals used in the workplace, (properly classify) them as “hazardous” and inform their employees of their potential exposure along with the measures necessary to prevent exposure to these hazards.
Globally Harmonized System UPDATE! Purpose of the GHS • The GHS was developed to “harmonize” existing chemical classification and labeling systems so that a single global system could be used to address the classification of chemicals, labels and data sheets. • It does not replace the Hazard Communication Standard, but will require updates of: • “hazard classification” replaces “hazard determination” • “labeling” (more specifications). • “safety data sheet” replaces “material safety data Sheet”. • NOTE: Training is essentially the same with updates to the above sections.
Globally Harmonized System Why use GHS? UPDATE! • The GHS is expected to: • Enhance the protection of human health and the environment. • Provide a framework for those countries with no current system. • Reduce the need for testing & evaluation of chemicals. • Facilitate international trade.
Globally Harmonized System UPDATE! OSHA-Final Rule • Effective Dates: • 12/1/13: All employees must be trained on new label elements and SDS format. • 6/1/15: Manufacturers and distributors must comply with all modified provisions except that distributors have until 12/1/15 to provide revised labels for all products shipped. • 6/1/16: OSHA enforcement starts: Employers must update all labels and HazCom program, provide additional training for workers on newly identified physical or health hazards. • During transition period, employers can comply with old or new standard as far as labels and SDSs.
Hazard Communication Requirements are the Same NO CHANGES!! • Everyone who works with or is potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals must receive initial Hazard Communication training prior to working with a chemical. • Retraining will be required if new hazards are introduced into the workplace, processes change or exposures increase.
Hazard Communication with GHS Update Training Topics Employees still must receive information and training and have an understanding of: • The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; • The hazards of chemicals found in their workplace; • Chemical Classifications per GHS; • How exposures could occur; • Labeling methods (Including GHS Labels); • How to read and interpret a Safety Data Sheets (SDSs); • Methods to prevent exposure. UPDATE!
Globally Harmonized System Major Changes to HazCom per GHS NEW Hazard Classifications • Physical hazards (16 classes) • Health hazards (10 classes) • Environmental (2 classes) Hazard Communication • Labeling (New classifications/Categories) • Safety Data Sheets (Replaces Material Safety Data Sheets) UPDATE!
Globally Harmonized System NEW Hazard Classifications Physical Hazards: • Explosive substances • Flammable substances • Oxidizers • Self-reactive substances • Self-heating substances • Pyrophoric substances • Substances corrosive to metals UPDATE!
Globally Harmonized System NEW Hazard Classifications • Health Hazards: • Acute Toxicity • Skin Corrosion/Irritation • Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation • Respiratory or Skin Sensitization • Germ Cell Mutagenicity • Carcinogenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Target Organ Systemic Toxicity • Single and Repeat Exposure UPDATE!
Globally Harmonized System NEW Hazard Classifications • Environmental Hazards: • Aquatic Toxicity • Chronic Aquatic Toxicity • Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory) UPDATE!
Globally Harmonized System Links to New GHS Hazard Classifications: Chemicals will still continue to be classified but the criteria for classification is found in Appendix A: http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/appendix_a.pdf Appendix B: http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/appendix_b.pdf
Globally Harmonized System GHS: Pictograms Pictograms will be required by June 1, 2015 to alert users of chemical hazards. Each will consist of a symbol on a white background framed with a red border. The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard Classification. UPDATE!
Health Hazard • Carcinogen • Mutagenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Respiratory Sensitizer • Target Organ Toxicity • Aspiration Toxicity
Flame • Flammables • Pyrophorics • Self-Heating • Emits Flammable Gas • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides
Exclamation Mark • Irritant (skin & eye) • Skin Sensitizer • Acute Toxicity (harmful) • Narcotic Effects • Respiratory Tract Irritant • Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)
Gas Cylinder • Gases Under Pressure
Corrosion • Skin Corrosion/Burns • Eye Damage • Corrosive to Metals
Exploding Bomb • Explosives • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides
Flame over Circle • Oxidizers
Environment (Non-Mandatory) • Aquatic Toxicity
Skull and Crossbones • Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
Information Link: New GHS Labeling Pictograms http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3491QuickCardPictogram.pdf
GHS: Label Must Include • Label must include: • Product identifier • Supplier identifier • Chemical identity • Hazard Symbols (standardized) • Signal words (standardized) • Hazard statements (standardized) • Precautionary Statements (not standardized; guidance offered) UPDATE!
HazCom Labeling…..What has not changed? All Hazardous Chemical Containers must have labels applied Except: • Exceptions: • Stationary containers with similar contents in a single area; • Portable containers if “for immediate use”.
HazCom Labeling…..What has not changed? Other types of labeling, for example, NFPA and HMIS labels, may still be used to label “In Plant/Facility Chemical Containers”.
Information Link: New GHS Labeling Quick Card http://www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Labels.html http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3492QuickCardLabel.pdf
HazCom “Safety Data Sheets”…..What has not changed? They Still: • Must be legible and in English; • Must have one for every hazardous chemical on site; • Must be available at all times to employees; • Must be reviewed to ensure most current is on hand.
GHS Safety Data Sheets – What has Changed? • “Material” has disappeared, they are now Safety Data Sheets. • The SDS has 16 instead of 12 sections. • SDS is more uniform and easier to read. UPDATE!
Information Link: SDS OSHA Quick Cards http://www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_SafetyData.html http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3493QuickCardSafetyDataSheet.pdf
Information Link: Updated HazCom Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 Final OSHA Rule published in the Federal Register March 26, 2012 http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=22607 • Redlined/Strikeout Copy of 1910.1200 http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/redline.html
Information Links: OSHA and The Purple Book, Rev 4 GHS Info on OSHA Website: http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev04/04files_e.html