What You Really Need To Know about the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

1. What You Really Need To Knowabout theGlobally Harmonized System(GHS) Important Changes to the Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) 29 CFR 1910.1200 by Paul L. Osley, MPH, PE, BCEE, CIH, CSP Principal Environmental Occupational Health & Safety posley@chastainskillman.com

2. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Classification and Labeling

3. What is GHS? The GHS is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. It is a logical and comprehensive approach to: • Defining physical, health and environmental hazards of chemicals • Classification process with a defined hazard criteria • Communicating hazard information on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

4. Key GHS Elements • Training (effective 12/1/13) • Classification & Labeling • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

5. GHS in the Workplace • Employee training to help ensure effective communication • New GHS physical, health and environmental hazard classification criteria • Labels that have the harmonized core information under the GHS (signal words, hazard statements and symbols, etc.) • Safety Data Sheet (standardized format)

6. GHS – Key Training Points • The importance of training is to recognize and interpret GHS labeland/or SDS information. • Training requirements/elements should be appropriate for with the nature of the work or exposure. • Key target audiences include workers, emergency responders and those responsible for developing GHS labels and SDS’s.

7. Labeling29 CFR 1910.1200(f) Allcontainers of hazardous chemicals must be labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the material and appropriate hazard warnings. • NFPA • GHS Knowing the contents of a container will aid in the disposal method and how to respond in the event the material is spilled.

8. GHS Template Product Identifier Pictograms Signal word Precautionary statements Hazardous Statements Supplemental Information Supplier Identification Update to GHS Tetraethyl Resin Tetraethyl Resin Danger Heating may cause a fire. Combustible liquid. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure by skin contact. Contains epoxy constituents. May produce an allergic reaction. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames / hot surfaces. No Smoking. 4 = severe 3 = serious 2 = Moderate 1 = Slight 0 = Minimal 2* 1 1 B Refer to SDS for more details • Current OSHA Templates • Identify chemical hazards • Hazard warnings • Contact information for manufacturer/importer/ responsible party

9. GHS Standardized Label Elements • Symbols (hazard pictograms): Convey health, physical and environmental hazard information, assigned to a GHS hazard class and category. • Signal Words:"Danger" or "Warning" are used to emphasize hazards and indicate the relative level of severity of the hazard, assigned to a GHS hazard class and category. • Hazard Statements: Standard phrases assigned to a hazard class and category that describe the nature of the hazard.

10. Container Label Information • Identifier or Product Name • Pictogram(s) & Signal Word • Primary Hazard(s) • Safe Handling/Storage Procedures • First aid treatment • Manufacturer Info

11. GHS Label Identifier Pictograms Signal Word Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements Manufacturer or Distributor

13. GHS Pictograms Flammables, pyrophoric, Self-heating, emits flam gas, self-reactive, organic peroxides Oxidizers Explosives, self-reactives, organic peroxides Gases under pressure ! Aquatic toxicity Irritant, skin sensitizer, acute toxicity, narcotic effects, resp tract irritant, haz to ozone layer Acute toxicity, fatal or toxic Skin corrosion/burns, eye damage corrosive to metals Carcinogen, mutagenicity, Repro toxicity, resp sensitizer, target organ toxicity, aspiration toxicity

15. 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) Old MSDS - “Now SDS for GHS” SDS sheets provide valuable information, such as proper PPE to use, PELs, emergency contact phone numbers and if the material is flammable. The role of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)is to provide detailed information on each hazardous chemical, including its potential hazardous effects, its physical and chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriate protective measures.

16. GHS Basis for New SDS Remove format inconsistencies Classified for health and physical hazards based on new GHS criteria 16 mandated sections

17. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Prepared by the chemical manufacturer and describe: • Physical hazards, such as fire and explosion • Health hazards, such as signs of exposure • Routes of exposure • Precautions for safe handling and use • Emergency and first-aid procedures • Control measures

18. Safety Data Sheet (cont’d) • Must be in English and include information regarding specific chemical identity/common names • Must provide information about the: • Physical and chemical characteristics • Health effects • Exposure limits • Carcinogenicity (cancer-causing) • Identification (name, address, and telephone number) of the organization responsible for preparing the sheet • Must be readily accessible to employees in their work area

19. SDS Format 1. Identification • Product identifier, emergency number 2. Hazard identification • Class/category • Signal word • HNOC • Mixture comment

20. SDS Format 3. Composition/information on ingredients • Chemical name, common name, CAS, ingredient % or cut off limits 4. First-aid measures • Necessary measures, symptoms/effects 5. Fire-fighting measures • Suitable and “un” & hazards from fire

21. SDS Format 6. Accidental release measures • Precautions, PPE, emergency procedures 7. Handling and storage • Precautions, special handling 8. Exposure control/personal protection • PEL, TLV, NTP, IARC, eng controls

22. SDS Format 9. Physical and chemical properties • Appearance, odor threshold, pH, flash point, LEL/UEL, vapor pressure/density 10. Stability and reactivity • Possible hazardous reactions, incompatible materials 11. Toxicological information • Routes of exposure, symptoms, acute/chronic

23. SDS Format- non-mandatory (12) Ecological information (13) Disposal consideration (14) Transport information (15) Regulatory information (16) Other Information

24. Training - Recap Training is required for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work area: • At the time of initial assignment • Whenever a new hazard is introduced into their work area

25. What training is neededto protect workers? • Explanation of the HazCom program and new GHS labeling system, including labels, SDSs, and how to obtain and use available hazard information • Chemical Hazards • Protective measures such as engineering controls, work practices, and the use of PPE • How to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical (using monitoring devices, observation, or smell)

26. What information mustbe provided to workers? Employees must be informed of: • The HazCom & GHS standard and its requirements • Operations in their work areas where hazardous chemicals are present • Location and availability of the written hazard evaluation procedures, communications program, lists of hazardous chemicals, and the required SDSs

27. Summary • OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and new GHS update is based on two simple concepts: Employees have both a right to know and understand the hazards and chemicals they are exposed in the workplace Employees need to know and understand the safe work procedures and protective measures available to prevent adverse health effects from occurring

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