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GH what?

GH what?. G lobally H armonized S ystem. G. H. S. of classifying and labeling chemicals. Today we will cover:. Key deadlines What to train for What to expect from manufacturers. GHS Timeline. Training Deadline: December 1 st !. GHS Timeline. Training Deadline: December 1 st !.

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GH what?

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  1. GH what? Globally Harmonized System G H S of classifying and labeling chemicals

  2. Today we will cover: • Key deadlines • What to train for • What to expect from manufacturers

  3. GHS Timeline Training Deadline: December 1st!

  4. GHS Timeline Training Deadline: December 1st! • Who: Employers • What: Must train employees on label requirements and the new safety data sheets.

  5. GHS Timeline June 1st, 2015 • Who: Chemical manufactures • What: Must comply with all final rules & provisions of the regulation.

  6. GHS Timeline • Who: Chemical distributors • What: Must ship containers using GHS compliant labels. December 1, 2015

  7. GHS Timeline June 1st, 2016 • Who: Employers/distributors • What: Must update workplace HAZCOM program and train employees on newly identified hazards.

  8. Training Trainers must educate all applicable employees on the following two key items by December 1, 2013 • The new labeling requirements under GHS • The new Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under GHS and how the SDS will replace the MSDS

  9. Who must be trained?? • All employees who work with or have the potential exposure of hazardous chemicalsin the workplace.

  10. Who must be trained?? • All employees who work in an area where hazardous chemicals are present.

  11. Who must be trained?? • Don’t forget new hires and job transfer!

  12. So… how do you train for GHS? • Show the video created by MCAA • Ask employees to sign the sign-in sheet • Ask employees to take the quiz

  13. Label Requirements

  14. Label Requirements Labels on shipping containers must include: • Product Identifier • Signal Word • Pictogram • Hazard Statement • Precautionary Statement • Supplier Identification (Name, Address, Phone Number)

  15. Sample Label

  16. Signal Word A word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label • Example: “danger” and “warning”

  17. Hazard Statement 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 hazard • Example: Fatal if swallowed (Acute Oral Toxicity)

  18. Precautionary Statement A phrase that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling. • Example: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. • Example: Keep container tightly closed

  19. Precautionary Statement The statements assigned to a chemical address the following four areas: Prevention Response Storage Disposal

  20. Pictogram A composition that may include a symbol plus other graphic elements to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical • Eight pictograms are designated under this standard for application to a hazard category.

  21. GHS PICTOGRAMS

  22. Not all signs make sense. Fortunately, GHS signs are pretty easy to follow.

  23. GHS Pictograms Explosive

  24. GHS Pictograms Flammable

  25. GHS Pictograms Oxidizing

  26. GHS Pictograms Compressed Gas

  27. GHS Pictograms Toxic

  28. GHS Pictograms Corrosive

  29. GHS Pictograms Irritant

  30. GHS Pictograms • Health Hazard • Respiratory Sensitive • Mutagenicity • Carcinogenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Specific Target Organ • Aspiration Hazard

  31. GHS Pictograms Environmentally Damaging OPTIONAL

  32. OSHA Safety Data Sheet Sections • Identification • Hazard (s) identification • Composition/information on ingredients • First aid measures • Fire Fighting measures • Accidental release measures • Handling and storage • Exposure control/personal protection

  33. OSHA SDS Sections 9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information • Ecological information • Disposal considerations • Transport information • Regulatory information • Other information

  34. OSHA SDS Requirements • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be readily accessible to workers when they are in their work areas, during each work shift.

  35. OSHA SDS Requirements • Hazard Communication works when employers also use SDS information to make sure that proper protective measures are being implemented

  36. Updated Web Pages • HazCom 2012 Webpage http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html Safety & Health Topics Webpage http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index2.html UN GHS Sub-Committee Home Page http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghswelcome.html

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