System for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals.

1. Hazardous Communications GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals - A worldwide effort to standardize hazardous communication • System for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals.

2. Objectives: + Understand OSHA’s Employee “Right to Know Act” + Hazard Communication and how it gets communicated to employees + Understanding Labels & Safety Data Sheets (SDS) + The goal is to make sure that everyone understands the information about chemicals and compounds + Predominant Methods for Chemical Hazard Communication - Labels and Safety Data Sheets

3. Employee Right to Know Act +The Right To Know: • Hazardous chemicals • Hazardous conditions • PPE required

4. 5 Key Elements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard + Materials Inventory + Safety Data Sheets + Labeling + Training + Written Program

5. Why GHS? OSHA flashpoint <100 degrees F DOT flashpoint <140 degrees F EU flashpoint <131 degrees F GHS flashpoint <140 degrees F For example: Flammable classification (by flashpoint)

6. Who is Affected? Effect on Chemical Manufacturers and Distributors • Chemical manufacturers or distributors • Reclassification • Labeling • SDS • Training • Includes workplace chemicals, consumer products, pest control products, products regulated under the transportation of dangerous goods • Manufacturers / Distributors / Users

7. Effect on ALL Employers All Employers • Train on new SDS format • 16 element format • Train on GHS label elements • pictograms • signal words • hazard statements • precautionary statements • Continue to maintain the updated SDS

8. Classification Criteria Health and Environmental Hazards Physical Hazards Mixtures Hazard Communication Labels Safety Data Sheets (formerly known as MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet The GHS Elements Guiding principles: • Information should be conveyed in more than one way. • The phrases used to indicate the degree (severity) of hazard should be consistent across different hazard types.

9. Classifications Such As: Explosives Flammable Gases Flammable Liquids Types of Classifications Physical Hazard Classification Health Hazard Classification • Classifications Such As: • Acute Toxicity • Skin Corrosion/Irritation • Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation

10. GHS Labeling • Product identifier – chemical identity • Supplier identification – name, address etc. • Precautionary statements – advice * • Hazard pictograms – visual warning * • Signal words – degree of hazard * • Hazard statements – nature of hazard * • Supplemental information – additional information about the substance

11. Pictograms and Hazards Pictograms will have a black symbol on a white background with a red diamond frame. SAFETY HEALTH

12. Explosives Self-reactive substances Organic peroxides Exploding Bomb

13. Flammables Emits flammable gas Self-reactive substances Pyrophorics (spontaneously igniting in air) Self-heating substances Organic peroxides Flame

14. + Oxidizers (removes electrons) Flame Over Circle

15. Compressed gases Liquefied gases Dissolved gases Gas Cylinder

16. Skin corrosion Eye damage Corrosive to metals Corrosion

17. Acute toxicity (fatal or severe toxicity) Skull and Crossbones

18. Acute toxicity (harmful) Irritant Skin sensitizer Narcotic effects Target organ toxicity Hazard to ozone layer (non-mandatory) Exclamation Point

19. Carcinogen Mutagen Reproductive toxicity Respiratory sensitizer Target organ toxicity Aspiration hazard Health Hazard

20. Pictogram, Not Adopted by OSHA Environmental Toxicity

21. Signal Words • Signal words • Used to emphasize different hazard levels. • The signal word indicates the relative degree of severity of a hazard. The signal words used in the GHS are"Danger"  for the more severe hazards, and"Warning" for the less severe hazards.

22. Hazard Statements • A statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical; including, where appropriate, the degree of hazards • Example: Flammable liquids • Extremely flammable liquid and vapor • Highly flammable liquid and vapor • Flammable liquid and vapor • Combustible liquid • Fatal if swallowed, Toxic if swallowed, Harmful if swallowed, May be harmful if swallowed.

23. HMIS LABEL EXAMPLE

24. GHS Labeling • Precautionary statement –a phrase that describes recommended measures to be taken to protect the individual worker. First aid is included in precautionary information. For example: • i.e. wear protective gloves • Wear splash protection for face • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame • Use explosion-proof electrical… equipment • See sample hazard label

25. GHS Labeling Example label: GHS label (i.e. inside shipping box for employees and end users ToxiFlam (Contains: XYZ)    Danger! Toxic If Swallowed, Flammable Liquid and VaporDo not eat, drink or use tobacco when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Ground container and receiving equipment. 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 Material Safety Data Sheet for further details regarding safe use of this product.MyCompany, MyStreet, MyTown NJ 00000, Tel: 444 999 9999

26. Secondary Container Labels (container that has material transferred from original – I.E. chemical poured into a spray bottle.) You need all the information from the original shipping label… Exception: Portable, immediate-use containers used by the employee who transferred the chemicals do not have to be labeled. GHS Labeling

27. GHS Labeling Secondary Labels Continued • Signs, placards, process sheets, batch tickets, operating procedures, etc. for stationary containers, as long as they identify the containers to which it is applicable and conveys the information required • All labels and warnings shall be in English, and prominently displayed, or readily available. • Employers may add information in a second language, but English must always be present.

28. SDS has 16 Sections Primary Use: The Workplace The SDS should provide comprehensive information about a chemical substance or mixture. Employers and workers use the SDS as a source of information about hazards and to obtain advice on safety precautions. Role of SDS

29. SDS 1. Identification of the Substance or Mixture and of the Supplier • GHS product identifier. • Other means of identification. • Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use. • Supplier's details (including name, address, phone number, etc.). • Emergency phone number.

30. SDS 2. Hazards Identification • GHS classification of the substance/mixture and any national or regional information. • GHS label elements, including precautionary statements. (Hazard symbols may be provided as a graphical reproduction of the symbols in black and white or the name of the symbol, e.g., flame, skull and crossbones.) • Other hazards which do not result in classification (e.g., dust explosion hazard) or are not covered by the GHS.

31. SDS 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients • Substance • Chemical identity. • Common name, synonyms, etc. • CAS number, EC number, etc. • Impurities and stabilizing additives which are themselves classified and which contribute to the classification of the substance.

32. SDS 4. First Aid Measures • Description of necessary measures, subdivided according to the different routes of exposure, i.e., inhalation, skin and eye contact, and ingestion. • Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed. • Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary. 5. Firefighting Measures • Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media. • Specific hazards arising from the chemical (e.g., nature of any hazardous combustion products). • Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters.

33. SDS 6. Accidental Release Measures • Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures. • Environmental precautions. • Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up. 7. Handling and Storage • Precautions for safe handling. • Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.

34. SDS 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection • Control parameters, e.g., occupational exposure limit values or biological limit values. • Appropriate engineering controls. • Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment.

35. SDS 9. Physical and Chemical Properties • Appearance (physical state, color, etc.). • Odor. • Odor threshold. • pH. • melting point/freezing point. • initial boiling point and boiling range. • flash point. • evaporation rate.

36. SDS 10. Stability and Reactivity • Chemical stability. • Possibility of hazardous reactions. • Conditions to avoid (e.g., static discharge, shock or vibration). • Incompatible materials. • Hazardous decomposition products. 11. Toxicological Information • Information on the likely routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact); • Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics; • Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short- and long-term exposure; • Numerical measures of toxicity (such as acute toxicity estimates).

37. SDS 12. Ecological Information NEW • Not required for OSHA • Ecotoxicity (aquatic and terrestrial, where available). • Persistence and degradability. • Bioaccumulative potential. • Mobility in soil. • Other adverse effects. 13. Disposal Considerations • Description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of disposal, including the disposal of any contaminated packaging.

38. SDS 14. Transport Information • UN Number. • UN Proper shipping name. • Transport Hazard class(es). • Packing group, if applicable. • Marine pollutant (Yes/No). • Special precautions which a user needs to be aware of or needs to comply with in connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside their premises.

39. SDS 15. Regulatory Information • Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question. 16. Other Information Including Information on Preparation and Revision of the SDS

40. + Need to know where the SDS’s are located. Electronic Database for Ruan Link is on Portal (Bottom Left) (MSDS Source) + Some places will elect to have a binder. Need to maintain and have available for all employees. Safety Data Sheets

41. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT + Masks, eye protection, gloves, goggles, and other protective equipment and clothing are designed to protect you while you work.  USE THEM!

42. QUESTIONS?