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OSHA Hazard Communications (HCS) & the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) UPDATE 2013 . Have you started using any GHS elements in your Hazard Communication training? . Topics. Major Changes. Who is Affected. Why Did OSHA Update HazCom ?. Benefits to Update. Changes to Definitions.
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OSHAHazard Communications (HCS) & the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) UPDATE 2013
Have you started using any GHS elements in your Hazard Communication training?
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Do you think the new Hazard Communication requirements will:
Appendix C provides required elements for each hazard class and category http://www.osha.gov/FedReg_osha_pdf/FED20120326.pdf page 251
Pictograms Acute Toxicity (severe) Gases under pressure Corrosives Oxidizers Aquatic Toxicity Explosives Self Reactives Organic Peroxides Irritant Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity (Harmful) Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritation Hazardous to Ozone Layer Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity Flammables Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas
Statement Summary http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/safety-center/globally-harmonized.html
To Do • No later than June 1, 2016
How do you plan on providing GHS training on labels and SDS to your campus?