Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals

 You have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working – right to understand  Most chemicals we work with are covered by the rule

 WHY?? ◦ Chemical exposure may cause or contribute to many serious health effects

 WHY?? Chemicals may also be safety hazards and have the potential to cause fires and explosions and other serious accidents

 WHY?? The Hazard Communications Program is always in the top 5 programs most cited for non-compliance and will remain a high-interest inspection item for years to come. No matter what else compliance officers investigate/inspect; you can be certain that they will also want to see your Haz Com program while they are at your site.

 Custodial- cleaning chemicals  Maintenance- lubricants, oils, paints  Office areas- inks, glues, toners  Science classrooms- lab chemicals  Vocational Education- paints, varnishes  Bus garage- oils, solvents  Fine arts classrooms- photo, paints  Grounds/Landscaping- fertilizers, pesticides  Classrooms – items in teacher’s desks and under the sinks

 A hazardous chemical is any chemical that can do harm to your body.  Most industrial chemicals can harm you at some level.  It depends how much gets into your body.

How do hazardous chemicals affect the body? The effect a certain chemical has on the body depends on several factors: The physical form of the chemical How the chemical enters the body The amount of chemical that actually enters the body - the dose How toxic (poisonous) the chemical is

There Are Three Routes of Entry: Ingestion – swallowing the chemical Inhalation – breathing in the chemical Absorption – the chemical soaks through the skin

Chronic Toxicity and Acute Toxicity Some chemicals will only make you sick if you get an ‘acute” or high dose all at once. Example - ammonia Some chemicals are mainly known for their chronic or long-term effects. Example - asbestos Most chemicals have both acute and chronic effects. Example – carbon monoxide

 Material safety data sheets and labels were: ◦ Inconsistent ◦ Incomplete ◦ Difficult to read

 Haz Com Program Elements ◦ Employee Right to Know chemical hazards ◦ Hazard chemical locations and conditions ◦ Chemical inventory – updated at least annually ◦ Safety Data Sheets – available during work shift ◦ GHS Labeling ◦ Written Haz Com program – NEWESD 101 Accident Prevention Program, appendix G.

Labels must have five things : 1. Product Identifier – what is this chemical 2. Signal words – to tell us about the danger level 3. Hazard Statement – what kind of harm could the chemical cause 4. Pictograms – a symbol that tells us about the hazards 5. Precautionary Statement – what do we need to do to be safe around this chemical.

 Describes what kind of hazards this chemical has, such as : ◦ Highly flammable liquid. ◦ Causes serious eye irritation ◦ May cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Used to discriminate between levels of hazard

 Could cause cancer  Can impact breathing and may cause asthma  May cause reproductive problems and birth defects  May be toxic to organs and damage lungs  Mutagenicity

 Solids, liquids and gases  May react with other substances to cause a fire  Could burn on its own simply by coming in contact with air

 Flame over the letter “O”  Oxidizers can cause organic materials to combust  Oxygen is most common

 Indicates Irritants or Skin Sensitizers  Can cause problems with skin, eyes and respiratory system  Generally short-term (acute) irritations or rashes upon contact  May cause dizzines s

 May be flammable, oxidizing or reactive compressed gasses  Accidental release causes cylinder to rocket  Liquid contents may cause skin to freeze

 Explosive materials  Self-reactive or self- heating  Pyrophoric – burns if it contacts air  Organic peroxide – burns or explodes

 Can cause skin burns  Will damage eyes  Can damage metals or other materials

 Harms plants or animals  Impacts air or water quality  Could contaminate soil

 Severe hazard  Can be fatal  Extremely toxic

 Chemical hazards that are not packaged such welding fumes or carbon monoxide areas must have signage posted to warn of the potential hazard.

 The SDS should provide comprehensive information about a chemical substance or mixture.  Employers and workers use the SDS as a source of information about hazards and to obtain advice on safety precautions.

1. Identification 2.Hazard(s) identification 3.Composition/information on ingredients 4.First-aid measures 5.Fire-fighting measures 6.Accidental release measures 7.Handling and storage 8.Exposure control/personal protection

9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal considerations 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information

- Product name - Other common names - Description - Uses - Supplier identification - Emergency number - Classification - Signal Word - Hazard Statement

- Ingredients - Chemical name - Common names - CAS number - Concentration - What to do until responders arrive - Immediate and delayed symptoms - When to seek immediate help

- What to do if there is a fire - How to extinguish - What could happen - What firefighters need - What to do for spills or leaks - How to contain and clean-up - Who to call for help

- How to safely handle the product - Protective measures to take during use - Safe storage conditions - Permissible exposure limits - Engineering controls - Personal Protective Equipment

- Details on chemical properties (vapor density, flashpoint, pH) - Appearance - Color - Odor - Viscosity - Reactivity - Chemical stability - Incompatible materials - Conditions to avoid

- How chemical gets into the body - Exposure effects - Exposure symptoms - Impact on the environment - Effects on water and soil - Other assessments

- How to safely dispose - Ways to recycle the product - What to do with the container - Classification for shipping - Packaging info - Special Precautions

- Provides info on environmental, safety or health regulations not already mentioned, i.e. EU or UN - Acronyms - SDS revisions - Any changes or additional versions

Read both BEFORE you use to understand : 1. What am I working with? 2. Can it hurt me? 3. How do I protect myself? 4. What do I do if something goes wrong?

1. The chemical inventory must be updated how often? 2. Safety Data Sheets for chemicals must be available within what time period? 3. Where is our Written Hazard Communication Program located?

ABC How many can you Identify?

 Effective Dates : ◦ 12/1/13: All employees must be trained on new label elements and SDS format June 1, 2014 in Washington ◦ 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.

 GHS Websites ◦ OSHA, ◦ EPA, ◦ DOT ◦ CSPC, ◦ UN, _e.html _e.html  Government Printing Office ◦ [this site will be replaced with the Federal Digital System,  OSHA comments ◦ Docket No. OSHA-H022K at  Nearly 900 items!

Don Ebert- Risk Manager (509)