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Hazard Communication Hazard Communication with Globally Harmonized with Globally Harmonized System of Classification System of Classification

and Labeling of Chemicals and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Update (GHS) Update

HazCom with GHS HazCom with GHS UPDATEUPDATE

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NO CHANGES

to the HazCom

Standard!!

UPDATE to

HazCom Standard!

Purpose of HazCom

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All employees have a right to know the hazards and identities of chemicals they may be exposed to when working.

They also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring.

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, requires employers to identify materials/chemicals used in the workplace, (properly classify) them as “hazardous” and inform their employees of their potential exposure along with the measures necessary to prevent exposure to these hazards.

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication NO

CHANGES!

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Purpose of the GHS

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The GHS was developed to “harmonize” existing chemical classification and labeling systems so that a single global system could be used to address the classification of chemicals, labels and data sheets.

It does not replace the Hazard Communication Standard, but will require updates of:“hazard classification” replaces “hazard determination” “labeling” (more specifications).“safety data sheet” replaces “material safety data Sheet”.

NOTE: Training is essentially the same with updates to the above sections.

Why use GHS?

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The GHS is expected to:

1)Enhance the protection of human health and the environment.

2)Provide a framework for those countries with no current system.

3)Reduce the need for testing & evaluation of chemicals.

4)Facilitate international trade.

UPDATE

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OSHA-Final Rule

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Effective Dates:

12/1/13: All employees must be trained on new label elements and SDS format.

6/1/15: Manufacturers and distributors must comply with all modified provisions except that distributors have until 12/1/15 to provide revised labels for all products shipped.

6/1/16: OSHA enforcement starts: Employers must update all labels and HazCom program, provide additional training for workers on newly identified physical or health hazards.

During transition period, employers can comply with old or new standard as far as labels and SDSs.

UPDATE

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Requirements are the SameRequirements are the Same

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Everyone who works with or is potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals must receive initial Hazard Communication training prior to working with a chemical.

Retraining will be required if new hazards are introduced into the workplace, processes change or exposures increase.

Hazard Communication Hazard Communication

NO

CHANGES!

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Hazard Communication with Hazard Communication with GHS UpdateGHS UpdateTraining Topics

Employees still must receive information and training and have an understanding of: The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; The hazards of chemicals found in their

workplace; Chemical Classifications per GHS; How exposures could occur; Labeling methods (Including GHS Labels); How to read and interpret a Safety Data Sheets

(SDSs); Methods to prevent exposure.

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Major Changes to HazCom per GHS

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NEW Hazard ClassificationsPhysical hazards (16 classes)Health hazards (10 classes)Environmental (2 classes)

Hazard CommunicationLabeling (New classifications/Categories)Safety Data Sheets (Replaces Material Safety Data Sheets)

NEW Hazard Classifications

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Physical Hazards: Explosive substances Flammable substances Oxidizers Self-reactive substances Self-heating substances Pyrophoric substancesSubstances corrosive to metals

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UPDATE!

Health Hazards:Acute ToxicitySkin Corrosion/IrritationSerious Eye Damage/Eye IrritationRespiratory or Skin SensitizationGerm Cell MutagenicityCarcinogenicityReproductive ToxicityTarget Organ Systemic ToxicitySingle and Repeat Exposure

NEW Hazard Classifications

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UPDATE!

Environmental Hazards:Aquatic ToxicityChronic Aquatic ToxicityHazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-

Mandatory)

NEW Hazard Classifications

Links to New GHS Hazard Classifications:

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Chemicals will still continue to be classified but the criteria for classification is found in Appendix A: http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/appendix_a.pdfAppendix B: http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/appendix_b.pdf

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UPDATE!

Pictograms will be required by June 1, 2015 to alert users of chemical hazards.

Each will consist of a symbol on a white background framed with a red border.

The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard Classification.

GHS: Pictograms

Health HazardHealth Hazard

CarcinogenMutagenicityReproductive

ToxicityRespiratory

SensitizerTarget Organ

ToxicityAspiration Toxicity

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FlameFlame

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FlammablesPyrophoricsSelf-HeatingEmits

Flammable GasSelf-ReactivesOrganic

Peroxides

Exclamation MarkExclamation Mark

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Irritant (skin & eye)Skin SensitizerAcute Toxicity

(harmful)Narcotic EffectsRespiratory Tract

IrritantHazardous to Ozone

Layer (Non-Mandatory)

Gas CylinderGas Cylinder

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Gases Under Pressure

CorrosionCorrosion

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Skin Corrosion/Burns

Eye DamageCorrosive to Metals

Exploding BombExploding Bomb

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ExplosivesSelf-ReactivesOrganic Peroxides

Flame over CircleFlame over Circle

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Oxidizers

Environment (Non-Mandatory)Environment (Non-Mandatory)

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Aquatic Toxicity

Skull and CrossbonesSkull and Crossbones

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Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

Information Link: New GHS Information Link: New GHS Labeling PictogramsLabeling Pictograms

http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3491QuickCardPictogram.pdf

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GHS: Label Must IncludeGHS: Label Must Include

Label must include:Product identifierSupplier identifierChemical identityHazard Symbols (standardized)Signal words (standardized)Hazard statements (standardized)Precautionary Statements (not

standardized; guidance offered)

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All Hazardous Chemical Containers must have labels applied Except:

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Exceptions:1. Stationary containers with similar contents in a

single area;2. Portable containers if “for immediate use”.

HazCom Labeling…..What HazCom Labeling…..What has not changed?has not changed?

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HazCom Labeling…..What HazCom Labeling…..What has not changed?has not changed?

Other types of labeling, for example, NFPA and HMIS labels, may still be used to label “In Plant/Facility Chemical Containers”.

Information Link: New GHS Information Link: New GHS Labeling Quick CardLabeling Quick Card

http://www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Labels.html

http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3492QuickCardLabel.pdf

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HazCom “Safety Data HazCom “Safety Data Sheets”…..What has not changed?Sheets”…..What has not changed?

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Must be legible and in English;Must have one for every hazardous

chemical on site;Must be available at all times to employees;Must be reviewed to ensure most current is

on hand.

They Still:

GHS Safety Data Sheets – GHS Safety Data Sheets – What has Changed? What has Changed?

“Material” has disappeared, they are now Safety Data Sheets.

The SDS has 16 instead of 12 sections.

SDS is more uniform and easier to read.

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UPDATE!

GHS Safety Data SheetGHS Safety Data Sheet

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GHS Safety Data SheetGHS Safety Data Sheet

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GHS Safety Data SheetGHS Safety Data Sheet

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GHS Safety Data SheetGHS Safety Data Sheet

Information Link: SDS OSHA Information Link: SDS OSHA Quick CardsQuick Cards

http://www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_SafetyData.html

http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3493QuickCardSafetyDataSheet.pdf

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Information Link: Updated Information Link: Updated HazCom Standard, 29 CFR HazCom Standard, 29 CFR 1910.12001910.1200Final OSHA Rule published in the Federal

Register March 26, 2012http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/

owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=22607

Redlined/Strikeout Copy of 1910.1200http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/

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GHS Info on OSHA

Website:http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/

index.html

Information Links: OSHA Information Links: OSHA and The Purple Book, Rev 4and The Purple Book, Rev 4

http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev04/04files_e.html