Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector TW9: Global Thematic Workshop on Strengthening Capacities to Implement the GHS Diego Gotelli CIQUIME, Argentina

CIQUIME Centro de Informacion QUIMica para Emergencias Av. Juan B. Alberdi 2986 C1406GSS Buenos Aires ARGENTINA CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region 40% of chemical trade from developing countries takes place in Latin America40% of chemical trade from developing countries takes place in Latin America 70% of the chemical industry is located in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico70% of the chemical industry is located in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico 50% of the chemical plants are located in big cities50% of the chemical plants are located in big cities PAHO -1987

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region Almost 90 % of emergency responders are volunteerAlmost 90 % of emergency responders are volunteer Informal hazardous materials trainingInformal hazardous materials training Unfulfillment of hazardous materials transportation regulationsUnfulfillment of hazardous materials transportation regulations Limited availability of “validated” information in spanishLimited availability of “validated” information in spanish

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region “The GHS covers all hazardous chemicals. The mode of application of the hazard communication components of the GHS (e.g. labels, safety data sheets) may vary by product category or stage in the life cycle. Target audiences for the GHS include consumers, workers, transport workers, and emergency responders.”

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region PRIMAP Training Course: Primera Respuesta a Incidentes con MAteriales Peligrosos Developed by numerous HAZ-MAT specialists all over Latin America, under the sponsorship of the U.S. OFDA/AID. Contents: Awareness Level – NFPA 472 Awareness Level – NFPA 472 OSHA OSHA

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region Total for the Region (up to May 20, 2003) INSTRUCTORS382 PARTICIPANTS2751 QTY. COURSES131 PRIMAP Training Course:

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region PRIMAP Training Course: FIRST RESPONDERS are capable of Isolate the area Isolate the area Identify the chemical Identify the chemical Call for specialized assistance Call for specialized assistance Protect his life and environment Protect his life and environment Initiate an Emergency Response Plan Initiate an Emergency Response Plan Transfer the control Transfer the control

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004)  More than 3600 products  62 emergency guides  Isolation and Protection Distances for TIH materials  Colour bordered pages  Distribution FREE OF CHARGE to emergency responders

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004) Available at:   hazmat.dot.gov 

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region GHS / PRIMAP / ERG2008  GHS Module for Emergency Responders  GHS & ERG  Phrases harmonization  GHS label & pictograms  GHS criteria for classifying substances

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector Latin American Region Thank You !!! Diego Gotelli CIQUIME, Argentina TW9: Global Thematic Workshop on Strengthening Capacities to Implement the GHS