OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard:

1. OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard: What You Need to Do Now to Comply with HazCom 2012!

2. Chuck Haling Vice President of Sales, MSDSonline

3. Goals for this Presentation • Avoid This…. • Brief Review of OSHA’s HCS • Discuss OSHA’s Alignment with the GHS • Understand reasons for adoption • Learn how to comply

4. What is HCS? • An OSHA Regulation

5. ` A.K.A…

6. HCS HazCom Standard Hazard Communication Right-to-Know 1910.1200 The HazComReg RTK The Reg 29 CFR 1910.1200 HazCom

7. What is HCS? • Hazard Communication Standard • An OSHA Regulation – protect workers from hazardous chemicals • Adopted in 1983 • Covers 43+ Million U.S. Workers • 5 Million Workplaces • Over 880,000 Chemicals

8. Purpose of HCS “…to ensure hazardsof all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and detailsregarding their hazards are transmittedto employers and employees” “Ensure requirements are consistentnationwide”

9. HCS Main Requirements Written Plan Chemical Inventory Labels & Warnings Training MSDS Documents 1 2 3 4 5

10. Chemicals Covered – Old HCS • Physical Hazards • Combustible Liquids • Compressed Gases • Explosives • Flammables • Organic Peroxides • Oxidizers • Pyrophorics • Unstable (Reactive) Materials • Water-Reactives

11. Chemicals Covered – Old HCS • Health HazardsChemicals that may produce acute or chronic health effects in exposed employees. • Carcinogens • Toxic agents • Reproductive toxins • Irritants • Corrosives • Sensitizers • Hepatotoxins • Nephrotoxins • Neurotoxins • Agents which act on the hematopoietic system • Agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes

12. Who has Responsibilities • Chemical Manufacturers • Evaluate and now also classify hazards of chemicals • Provide labels & MSDSs to employers to which they ship chemicals • Importers & Distributors • Provide labels & MSDSs to employers to which they ship chemicals • Employers Who “Use” Chemicals Are responsible for the following as part of a compliant HazCom program: • Written Hazard Communication Plan / Program • Written Chemical Inventory • Ensuring proper use of Labels and Warnings • Maintaining MSDSs and providing Right-to-Know access to employees • Providing Employee Training

13. The Problem When it comes to Hazard Communication… • Regulations vary widely internationally • E.g., U.S. has HazCom Standard, Canada has WHMIS, Europe has CLP • Different agencies within the same country may have jurisdiction over hazardous chemical use and safety • E.g., in the U.S.: EPA, DOT, OSHA, Consumer Product Safety Commission • Multiple labels & MSDSs required for same product to satisfy different country & agency requirements • Resulting in confusion for end-users • Creating trade issues/hassles multinational companies • Costly & time consuming to manage

14. Enter GHS • GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals • 1st edition approved in 2002 and published by UN in 2003 • Result of international mandate (Chapter 19 of Agenda 21) from 1992 Rio Earth Summit (i.e.,UNCED) • Deemed to be single most important driving force behind the creation of GHS • Aimed to be completed GHS by 2000 • A coordinating group chaired by OSHA was established to manage the work • Common & coherent global approach • To Classifying and Defining& Communicating Hazards • Provides Consistency/Harmonization to Labels and Safety Data Sheets

15. GHS At-A-Glance • GHS is Not… • A Regulation, Standard or Mandate • GHS is… • An Approach. It contains criteria, provisions, and explanatory text for harmonizing hazard communication • Adaptable by Country (and Agency) • Referred to as the “Building Block Approach” • Select parts of system that apply to existing regulations • Implementation consistent with requirements in place, or can use to create new requirements

16. Why is GHS Needed? Better Trade • Compliance with multiple regulations is costly and time-consuming • Regulatory burdens make it difficult for companies to compete internationally

17. OSHA Alignment with GHS • Revise HCS to Align with GHS • Maintain HCS framework • Enhance protection • Based on GHS Rev 3 (2009) • Major Changes • Chemical Classification • Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) • Labels • Compliance Enforcement – Phased In • Employees Trained on How to Read SDS/Label by Dec. 1, 2013 • Manufacturers and Distributors Complete Reclassification and Produce Updated SDSs and Labels by June 1, 2015 • Distributors may ship inventory with old SDS/Labels until Dec. 1, 2015 • Full Employer Compliance Expected by June 1, 2016 • Transitional Period can comply with old or new HCS/HazCom 2012

18. Employee Training

19. Principle’s of OSHA’s Alignment • HCS requirements will not be reduced • Modifications made to support GHS • Not a total rewrite of the regulation • Bulk of tech requirements in Appendices • Versus regulatory text • Largely apply to chemical producers vs. users • OSHA estimates net savings for employers to be over $500 million/year

20. HCS / HazCom 2012 Appendicies • Appendix A: Health Hazard Criteria • Appendix B: Physical Hazard Criteria • Appendix C: Allocation of Label Elements • Appendix D: Safety Data Sheets • Appendix E: Definition of "Trade Secret” • Appendix F: Guidance for Hazard Classification Regarding Carcinogenicity

21. Two Most Prevalent Changes • Hazard Classification Criteria • Health & Environmental Hazards • Physical Hazards • Mixtures • Hazard ‘Communication’ • Labels • Safety Data Sheets • Training OSHA is referring to revisedstandard as “HazCom 2012”

22. Two Most Prevalent Changes OSHA added the definition of Classification to the revised standard: “"Classification" means to identify the relevant data regarding the hazards of a chemical; review those data to ascertain the hazards associated with the chemical; and decide whether the chemical will be classified as hazardous according to the definition of hazardous chemical in this section.” 

23. Two Most Prevalent Changes “In addition, classification for health and physical hazards includes the determination of the degree of hazard, where appropriate, by comparing the data with the criteria for health and physical hazards.” 2nd Key Component of the New Definition:

24. UN’s GHS Hazard Classifications • Health & Environmental • Acute Toxicity • Aspiration Toxicity • Skin Corrosion/Irritation • Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation • Respiratory or Skin Sensitization • Germ Cell Mutagenicity • Carcinogenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Target Organ Systemic Toxicity – Single and Repeated Dose • Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment/Aquatic Toxicity • Hazardous to the Ozone Layer • Physical • Explosives • Flammable – Gases, Aerosols Liquids, Solids • Oxidizers– liquids, solids, gases • Self-Reactive Substances • Self-Heating Substances • Pyrophoric – liquids, solids • Organic Peroxides • Corrosive to Metals • Gases Under Pressure • Water-Activated Flammable Gases

25. HazCom 1994 vs HazCom 2012 HCS/HazCom 1994 • Gases Under Pressure • Carcinogenicity GHS Alignment/ HazCom 2012 • Compressed Gases • Refrigerated Gases • Liquefied Gases • Dissolved Gases • Carcinogenicity • Category 1 • 1A = Known • 1B = Probable • Category 2 • Suspected Note the numbering scheme: Lowerthe #, the more severe the hazard

26. UN’s GHS Hazard Classifications • Health & Environmental • Acute Toxicity • Aspiration Toxicity • Skin Corrosion/Irritation • Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation • Respiratory or Skin Sensitization • Germ Cell Mutagenicity • Carcinogenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Target Organ Systemic Toxicity – Single and Repeated Dose • Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment/Aquatic Toxicity • Hazardous to the Ozone Layer • Physical • Explosives • Flammable – Gases, Aerosols Liquids, Solids • Oxidizers– liquids, solids, gases • Self-Reactive Substances • Self-Heating Substances • Pyrophoric – liquids, solids • Organic Peroxides • Corrosive to Metals • Gases Under Pressure • Water-Activated Flammable Gases

27. Under New OSHA Definition… • OSHA incorporated new elements into its revised definition of Hazardous Chemical • To include 3 classes of chemicals defined in its HCS that weren’t in GHS, Rev. 3 • “Hazardous Chemical” means any chemical which is classified as a • Physical hazard; or • Health hazard; or • Simple asphyxiant; or • Combustible dust; or • Pyrophoric gas; or • Hazard Not Otherwise Classified(HNOC)

28. 3 OSHA Specified Hazards - HazCom 2012

29. Labels Six Main Elements • Product/Chemical Identifier

30. Labels Six Main Elements • Product/Chemical Identifier • Supplier Identifier

31. Labels Six Main Elements • Product/Chemical Identifier • Supplier Identifier • Hazard Pictogram(s)* * Standardized under GHS

32. Label Pictograms North America Current North America (U.S. DOT/ Canada WHMIS) Systems

33. Label Pictograms – DOT and GHS Transport Pictograms GHS Pictograms

34. Label Pictograms Flame Exploding Bomb Flame Over Circle Flammable Self Reactive Pyrophoric Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Organic Peroxides Explosives Self Reactive Organic Peroxide Oxidizers Gas Cylinder Skull and Crossbones Corrosion Skin Corrosion Corrosive to Metals Serious Damage to Eye Gases Under Pressure Acute Toxicity (Fatal or toxic) Health Hazard Exclamation Mark Environment (Not mandatory) Carcinogenicity Respiratory Sensitizer Reproductive Toxicity Target Organ Toxicity Mutagenicity Aspiration Toxicity Skin & Eye Irritant Dermal Sensitizer Acute Toxicity (harmful) Transient Target Organ Effects Harmful to Ozone Layer (Not mandatory) Environmental Toxicity

35. Labels Six Main Elements • Product/Chemical Identifier • Supplier Identifier • Hazard Pictogram(s)* • Signal Word * Standardized under GHS

36. Labels • Product/Chemical Identifier • Supplier Identifier • Hazard Pictogram(s)* • Signal Word • Hazard Statement(s)* * Standardized under GHS

37. Labels • Product/Chemical Identifier • Supplier Identifier • Hazard Pictogram(s)* • Signal Word • Hazard Statement(s)* • Precautionary Information ** * Standardized under GHS ** Standardized under HCS

38. Workplace Labeling • Employers May Continue to Use Current Workplace-Specific Labeling Systems • If they contain required information • If they are consistent with new classifications • Labels on Incoming Containers • Must not be removed or defaced • Unless immediately replaced • Workplace Labels • Must be prominently displayed • In English • Other languages permitted (additionally)

39. Workplace Labeling • Best practice - Whenever possible, replicate the shipping label • OSHA says your Workplace Labeling System + Employee Training should = at least the Same Level of Understanding as Shipped Label • OSHA says you can: • Use GHS shipped label • Use current system, so long as it : • Accounts for GHS changes • Doesn’t present conflicting information (with GHS changes) • When combined with your training, provides at least the same level of understanding as GHS shipped label • Includes use of alternative labeling systems like NFPA or HMIS

40. Safety Data Sheets • Redefined as Safety Data Sheets (SDS) • GHS includes 16-part format • Essentially the ANSI Standard • Several Sections are not Mandatory • Sections 12-15 • Ecological information • Disposal considerations • Transport information • Regulatory information • Outside of OSHA’s jurisdiction • New Appendix D • Details what is to be included in each section =

41. SDS – Headings • Identification • Hazard(s) Identification • Composition/Ingredient Information • First-Aid Measures • Fire-Fighting Measures • Accidental Release Measures • Handling and Storage • Exposure Control/ Personal Protection • Physical & Chemical Properties • Stability & Reactivity • Toxicological Information • Ecological Information • Disposal Considerations • Transport Information • Regulatory Information • Other Information

42. SDS – Key Changes • Section 2 – Hazard(s) Identification • GHS Classification • Pictograms • Signal Word • Hazard Statement • Precautionary Statement

43. SDS – To Do • Make sure staff is on the lookout for new, GHS formatted SDSs – especially for chemicals you regularly receive • Talk to your chemical suppliers and ask about their plans to transition to GHS – the sooner switch over happens…the easier it will be on us all • Be in active preparation mode for GHS training. Have a plan and make sure employees are ready to read the GHS SDSs and labels • Don’t forget SARA obligations: update local and state emergency response agencies when new chemical hazard information becomes available

44. Who’s Affected? Pretty much everyone who “uses” hazardous chemicals has some responsibility… some more than others • Chemical Manufacturers have some work to do around re-classifying chemicals, and then re-authoring MSDSs, labels and warnings to make them GHS compliant • Resellers, Distributors, Importers get new MSDSs and labels ASAP & distribute to customers • Employers...

45. Employers... • Inventory your on-site chemicals • Make sure you have a complete library of MSDSs • Stay current on OSHA • Federal • State & local • Keep an eye on GHS • Key dates • Impact on your plan • Have an HCS plan! • Maintain a checklist of key plan components • Review it annually, at least • Prepare yourself for the eventual MSDS churn • If you’re still using paper, consider transitioning to electronic system • Make sure your secondary labeling system is GHS compliant • Start developing a training plan for your employees • Request GHS compliant SDSs from chemical vendors • Ensure staff is on the lookout for SDSs with new shipments • Stay SARA compliant

46. Penalties for Noncompliance Are Very Real • From 2009 – 2012 OSHA cited over 24,000 instances of HCS violations in workplaces across the United States • #2 on OSHA’s top 10 list of most frequently cited compliance standards for 2012 Source: www.OSHA.gov

47. Costs Add Up Quickly • Fines • Potential Risk & Liability • Downtime & Internal Disruption • Lost Revenues • Negative Press & Impact to Corporate Image

48. Negative Corporate Image

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