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Hazard Communication / GHS. Presented By: The Sustainable Workplace Alliance. David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP. Hazard Communication Standard Adopted in 1983 Covers 43+ Million Workers 5+ Million American Workplaces Over 880,000 Chemicals Went into effect May 25, 2012
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Hazard Communication / GHS Presented By: The Sustainable Workplace Alliance David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP
Hazard Communication Standard Adopted in 1983 Covers 43+ Million Workers 5+ Million American Workplaces Over 880,000 Chemicals Went into effect May 25, 2012 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
Written Plan Training Labels MSDS / SDS Chemical Inventory
GHS Labeling Requirements – Primary Container Product/Chemical Identifier Precautionary Information Signal Word Hazard Statement(s) Pictogram(s) Figure 2 Supplier Info
Secondary Containers Product identifier (name) and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals AKA Portable Container / Workplace Labels
GHS Labeling Requirements – Workplace Container Pictogram(s) Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone Danger: Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation Figure 4 general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals
Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals
Pictogram(s) Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone
1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) Identification 3. Composition / Ingredient Information 4. First Aid Measures 5. Fire-Fighting Measures 6. Accidental Release Measures 7. Handling and Storage 8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection 9. Physical & Chemical Properties 10. Stability & Reactivity 11. Toxicological Information 12. Ecological Information 13. Disposal Considerations 14. Transport Information 15. Regulatory Information 16. Other Information Figure 1
3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 8: Personal Protective Equipment
Chemical List • Chemical Name • Where Used • Where Used • Retained for at least thirty (30) years.
David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP david@sustainablewp.org www.the-OSHA-Advisor.com