Chemical Safety on the Job

1. GLOBALLY HARMONIZED Chemical Safety on the Job 11-2011

2. Why HAZCOM ??? Synthron Dermatitis

5. Global Harmonization • Adopted 4-26-2012 • New MSDS (New name SDS Safety Data Sheet. 1. Standardized format and information 2. 16 Sections 3. Pictograph use and ease of interpretation so it can be used worldwide. • New labels (2), using pictographs, signal words and hazard statement. Primarily affects companies that make MSDS.

6. Global Benefits of Harmonization • Countries, international organizations, chemical producers and users of chemicals all benefit. • Enhance protection of humans and environment. • Facilitate international trade in chemicals. • Reduce need for testing and evaluation. • Assist countries and international organizations to ensure the sound management of chemicals.

7. Effective Dates

8. Chemical Classification • Test method neutral • Tiered approach for MIXTURE classification • Classify based on data for actual mixture • If data unavail use bridging to estimate based on ingredient information GHS classifies based on both Physical and Health Hazards… Environmental Hazards are also classified and labeled.

9. Hazards of Chemicals… • There are 2 basic types of chemical hazards • Physical Hazards • Health Hazards As well as Environmental Hazards • The first rule of Chemical safety is… • "Know what you are working • with and how to protect yourself • and others“

10. Chemicals can enter the body through: • your lungs if you breath fumes, mists or dust • your skin if liquid or dust touches or spills on you or splashes in your eyes • your mouth if you eat after handling chemicals • accidental swallowing of a chemical

11. HCS Physical Hazards… • Chemicals are classified as having Physical Hazards if they are • Explosive • Compressed Gas • Combustible Liquids • Flammable • Unstable • Water Reactive • Oxidizers

12. GHS Physical Hazards Flammable gasses Oxidizing gases Flammable liquids Flammable solids Pyrophoric solids Oxidizing liquids Corrosive to metals • Explosives • Flammable aerosols • Gasses under pressure • Self reactive substances • Pyrophoric liquids • Self heating substances • Organic peroxides • Substances which on water contact give flammable gasses • Oxidizing solids

13. Chemicals with Physical Hazards… • Used only by trained employees • Stored in a safe manner • Never mixed with other chemicals unless by an approved procedure

14. HCS Health Hazards • Chemicals are classified as being a health hazard if they: • Can cause cancer • Are poisonous (toxic) • Cause harm to your skin, internal organs, or nervous system • Are corrosive - such as acids • Cause allergic reactions after repeated exposure

15. Health Effects… • Some chemicals affect specific organs such as your kidneys, liver, reproductive or nervous system. THESE ORGANS ARE CALLED TARGET ORGANS…

16. GHS Health Hazards Reproductive toxicity Carcinogenicity Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) repeated exposure Aspiration hazard • Acute toxicity (LD50’s and LC 50’s) • Skin corrosion/ irritation • Serious eye damage/ eye irritation • Respiratory and skin sensitizer • Germ cell mutagenicity

19. Current Flammable/ Combustible Classifications

23. Labeling Comparison OSHA GHS Requirements Must contain: - product identifier, - name, address, telephone of responsible party - chemical identity - hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statement, and precautionary information (precautionary information is not standardized yet). For labels, Hazard symbols, signal words, and hazard statements standardized assigned to each hazard category These standardized elements should not be subject to variation, and should appear on the GHS label. Requirements • Must contain: - identity of hazardous chemicals, - name/ address of responsible party, - appropriate hazard warnings. • • Exposure calculations not permitted in determining whether a hazard must appear on a label. • If there is potential for exposure, (other than in minute, trace or very small quantities), the hazard must be included when well-substantiated1.

24. Labeling Comparison OSHA GHS Label Verbiage • Each hazard has a category, or set of categories, with corresponding pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements. • Displays all the hazard statements associated with the product/chemical. • “May be harmful if inhaled” is an example of a hazard warning. Provides guidance on using precautionary statements. • Label Verbiage - No requirements for specific text if appropriate hazard warnings included. • • permits graphics: pictures, symbols, or combination thereof on a label or other appropriate form which convey the specific physical or health hazard(s), including target organ effects, of the chemical(s) in the container(s) • Hazards are considered for exposures under normal conditions of use or in foreseeable emergencies.

25. Labeling Comparison OSHA GHS Signal Words GHS uses Warning and Danger only. Comprehensibility The aim of harmonized system is to present information in a manner audience can easily understand. Chronic Health Effects Labeling GHS has classification criteria for chronic health endpoints and standard statements for those hazard categories. "May cause damage to the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation” is an example of a standard chronic health effect statement. Guidance GHS is labeling requirement for those countries/regions which adopt the GHS. • Signal Words American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) Standard Z129.1 provides much useful information for employers regarding product labels and is generally very helpful in complying with the HCS. ANSI recommends Caution, Warning, and Danger, in order of increasing severity. • Chronic Health Effects Labeling Well substantiated chronic health hazards - for example, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, or developmental toxicity – as well as target organ effects must be stated on the label. • Guidance ANSI Z129.1 standard, adherence is not required by law

26. Labeling Comparison OSHA

27. GHS

28. In House Labels Alternative labeling systems such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Hazard Rating and the Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS) are permitted for workplace containers. However, the information supplied on these labels must be consistent with the revised HCS, e.g., no conflicting hazard warnings or pictograms.

29. Uniform Labels… • Pictures may be used to identify hazards and required protection • This Information may also be on the Manufacturer’s label