Hazard Communication / GHSHazard Communication / GHS

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Presented By:The Sustainable Workplace Alliance

David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP

Hazard Communication StandardHazard Communication Standard

Adopted in 1983 Covers 43+ Million Workers

5+ Million American Workplaces Over 880,000 Chemicals

Went into effect May 25, 2012

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

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What’s Included in HAZCOM / GHS?What’s Included in HAZCOM / GHS?

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1. Written Plan2. Training3. Labels4. MSDS / SDS5. Chemical Inventory

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OSHA’s Roll-Out Schedule

Product/Chemical Identifier

Signal Word

Pictogram(s)

Supplier Info

Precautionary Information

Hazard Statement(s)

GHS Labeling Requirements – GHS Labeling Requirements – Primary ContainerPrimary Container

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Secondary ContainersSecondary Containers

Product identifier (name) and 

words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals  

AKA Portable Container / Workplace Labels

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Acetone Danger: Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation

Product/Chemical Identifier Pictogram(s)

general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals  

GHS Labeling Requirements – GHS Labeling Requirements – Workplace ContainerWorkplace Container

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Acetone Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation

Product/Chemical Identifier

general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals  

Acetone

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Product/Chemical Identifier Pictogram(s)

Correct or Incorrect?

Correct or Incorrect?

Correct or Incorrect?

Correct or Incorrect?

Hazardous Materials Identification

System (HMIS)

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1. Identification2. Hazard(s) Identification3. Composition / Ingredient Information4. First Aid Measures5. Fire-Fighting Measures6. Accidental Release Measures7. Handling and Storage8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection9. Physical & Chemical Properties10. Stability & Reactivity11. Toxicological Information12. Ecological Information13. Disposal Considerations14. Transport Information15. Regulatory Information16. Other Information

3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100Section 4: First Aid

Avantor AcetoneAvantor AcetoneSection 4: First AidSection 4: First Aid

3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 7: Handling and StorageSection 7: Handling and Storage

3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 8: Personal Protective EquipmentSection 8: Personal Protective Equipment

Chemical ListChemical List

• Chemical Name• Where Used• Where Used Retained for at least thirty (30)

years.

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David A. Casavant, CFM LEED APdavid@sustainablewp.org www.the-OSHA-Advisor.com