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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Update: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS). https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html. Introduction/Background. OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration HCS = Hazard Communication Standard
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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Update:Globally Harmonized Systemof Classification and Labeling (GHS) https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
Introduction/Background • OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration • HCS = Hazard Communication Standard • GHS = Globally Harmonized System • Changes • Use of new labeling elements • Standardized Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format (formerly Material Safety Data Sheets)
Myths • The GHS affects only pesticides • GHS is regulated under FIFRA and FDACS GHS addresses all hazardous substances GHS is regulated under OSHA
What is the GHS? • The first compliance date of the revised HCS is December 1, 2013
Benefits of GHS • Enhances protection of humans and environment • Standardizes PPE and other protections for employees across all countries that adopt the GHS • Reduces need for testing and evaluation
The GHS Elements • Chemicals will be classified using a harmonized system that provides standardized language for: • Health and Environmental Hazards (10) • Physical Hazards (17) • Mixtures • Environmental Hazards (EPA regulates this, not OSHA) • Hazard Communication • Labels • Safety Data Sheets
10 Health Hazards • Acute Toxicity • Skin Corrosion/Irritation • Respiratory or Skin Sensitization • Germ Cell Mutagenicity • Carcinogenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure • Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure • Aspiration • Simple Asphyxiants
17 Physical Hazards Self-heating Chemicals Chemicals, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases Oxidizing Liquids Oxidizing Solid Organic Peroxides Corrosive to Metals Combustible Dusts • Explosives • Flammable Aerosols • Oxidizing Gases • Gases under Pressure • Flammable Liquids • Flammable Solids • Self-Reactive Chemicals • Pyrophoric Liquids • Pyrophoric Solids • Pyrophoric Gases
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Labels – EPA Toxicity Categories Signal words are based on acute oral toxicity EPA also uses data from: acute dermal, acute inhalation and primary eye irritation and primary skin irritation to determine toxicity
9 Pictograms for Labels • Required as of June 1, 2015 • Pictograms consist of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border • Pictograms on labels are determined by the chemical hazard classification(s)
9 Pictograms for Labels EPA’s responsibility
Pictograms Physical Hazards
Pictogram Corrosion
Pictograms: Health Chronic/target organ Acute toxicity
Using Labels in the Workplace • Storage of chemicals
Using Labels in the Workplace • First aid
Using Labels in the Workplace • A chemical may have multiple hazards • When there are similar precautionary statements on a label, the one providing the most protective information will be included on the label
Sample Label Pictograms: Flammable and Acute Toxicity - Severe ToxiFlam (Contains XYZ) Product Identifier Danger! Fatal If Swallowed, Flammable Liquid and Vapor Signal Word Hazard Statements Do not eat, drink or use tobacco when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/spark/open flame – No smoking. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Store in cool/well-ventilated place. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. In case of fire, use water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or “alcohol” foam. See Safety Data Sheet for further details regarding safe use of this product. FloriKill Chemical, 123 Toxic Turnpike, Someplace FL 00000 Tel: 800-222-2222 Precautionary Statements Supplemental Information Supplier Information
Safety Data Sheets • Under the new Haz Com Standard, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are now called Safety Data Sheets (SDS) • All SDSs will have a consistent 16-section format • Employers must ensure that SDSs are readily accessible to employees
Safety Data Sheets • These are the 16 sections on the new Safety Data Sheets • The next 2 slides list the titles of the required sections
Safety Data Sheets • Section 1 (Identification) • Section 2 (Hazards Identification) • Section 3 (Composition/Ingredients) • Section 4 (First-aid Measures) • Section 5 (Firefighting Measures) • Section 6 (Accidental Release Measures) • Section 7 (Handling and Storage) • Section 8 (Exposure Control and Personal Protection)
Safety Data Sheets • Section 9 (Physical and Chemical Properties) • Section 10 (Stability and Reactivity) • Section 11 (Toxicological Information) • Section 12 (Ecological Information) • Section 13 (Disposal Considerations) • Section 14 (Transport Information) • Section 15 (Regulatory Information) • Section 16 (Other Information) } 12,13,15 – EPA 14 - DOT