Global Harmonized System or GHS Scott Martino

Albert Einstein

 Be able to recognize hazardous chemicals we have at WEC.  Understand that chemicals may pose a risk  Interpret information on labels  Understand different sections of safety data sheets  Realize how to protect yourself from chemical and health hazards projects contain  Responding to emergencies Objectives

 GHS started to be developed in 1992 by the United Nations at the RIO Conference  2002 United Nations Subcommittee approved final rule and it was adopted in December.  Since 2002 United Nations issues updates every 2 years History of GHS

 2009 OSHA proposed a rule aligning Hazcom with GHS  OSHA help public hearing in March 2010  OSHA final Rule 2012 OSHA Approval of GHS

 GHS will not be regulated by OSHA.  False  SDS are easier to read than MSDS’s and have the information better organized  True  Pictograms on the labels of chemicals convey the specific information about the hazards of the chemical.  True Prequiz

 Filling your vehicle with gasoline or diesel  Using Paints  Using solvents Where do we Encounter Chemicals

 Over 43 million workers at 5 million workplaces  50,000 injuries and illnesses annually  125 fatalities  Numerous other injuries are chronic illnesses and are the result of chemical exposures at work.  Estimated 880,000 chemicals in the workplace Prevention is Very Important, Here is some Statistics

 Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB’s) banned by US Congress  Agent Orange ( Used in Vietnam War and many veterans have developed problems because of it.)  Asbestos (Not banned entirely by US but banned in 39 other countries around the world) Some Chemicals That We Thought were OK but Turned out not to be

 A system of labeling chemicals  In the United States it is implemented by the OSHA Hazcom Standard  Provides a worldwide universal approach to handling chemicals What is GHS

 Employers must provide employees with  A written hazard communication plan  A list of hazardous chemicals  SDS (MSDS)  Labels on Containers  Training Hazard Communication Standard

 Read and understand labels  Follow employer instructions and warnings  Identify and protect yourself from hazards before starting a job.  Participate in training to educate yourself about GHS. Employee Responsibilities

 Solids  Liquids  Gases Types of Chemicals

Health Hazard Pictograms  Carcinogen  Mutagenicity  Reproductive Toxicity  Respiratory Sensitizer  Target Organ Toxicity  Aspiration

 Flammables  Pyrophorics  Self-Heating  Emits Flammable Gas  Self-Reactive  Organic Peroxides Flame Pictograms

 Irritant (Skin & Eye)  Skin Sensitizer  Acute Toxicity (harmful)  Narcotic Effects  Respiratory Tract Irritant  Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non Mandatory) Exclamation Point

 Gases Under Pressure Gas Cylinder Pictogram

 Skin Corrosion/Burns  Eye Damage  Corrosive to metals Corrosion

 Explosives  Self-Reactive  Organic Peroxides Exploding Bomb Pictogram

 Oxidizers Flame Over Circle Pictogram

 Aquatic Toxicity Environment (Non-Mandatory)

 Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic) Skull and Crossbones

 Location of some hazardous chemicals at our facility  Written Hazcom Plan  Chemical list  Where are SDS’s Hazardous Chemicals at our Facility

 GHS replaces OSHA regulations  False  Under Hazcom you must know how to read SDS’s.  True  GHS was written by the United Nations as a way to standardize information about hazardous substances for people all over the world.  True Test what we have gone over

What’s on a Chemical Label

What’s on a Chemical Label?

 Pictograms  Symbols  Supplemental Information

 SDS replaces MSDS  16 section format for SDS’s  SDS have more complete information than MSDS’s SDS vs MSDS

Section 1-4 on SDS Sheet  Section 1 Chemical and Supplier Information  Section 2 Composition and Information on ingredients  Section 3 Hazardous Identification  Section 4 First Aid Measures

 Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures  Section 6 Accidental Release Measures  Section 7 Handling and Storage  Section 8 Exposure Controls and PPE Section 5-8 SDS Sheet

 Section 9Physical and Chemical Properties  Section 10 Stability and Reactivity  Section 11Toxicological Information  Section 12Ecological Information Section 9-12 SDS Sheets

 Section 13Disposal Considerations  Section 14Transportation Information  Section 15Regulatory Information  Section 16Other Information Section SDS Sheets

 OSHA will not be enforcing these sections Section SDS Sheets

 EyesFlush with water for 15 minutes  Skin Wash with warm soup and water, remove contaminated clothing  InhalationMove to fresh air  Swallowing Get emergency medical assistance Emergency Response to Spills

 Always wear your PPE that is listed on the SDS sheet PPE

 The SDS has 15 sections  False  PPE is the first line of defense against chemical hazards  False Quiz

 December 1, 2013 Train employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format. Employers OSHA Compliance Dates

 June 1, 2015*  Compliance with all modified provisions of this final rule, except:  December 1, 2015  The Distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a a HCS Compliant label Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers OSHA Compliance Dates

June 1, 2016 Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. Employers OSHA Compliance Dates

 Hazard Communication helps to keep us safe  GHS provides information in a standardized way  Chemicals can have both physical and health hazards  Labels and SDS provide information to keep people safe  PPE and other protective measures help keep us safe Key Points to Remember

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