Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 1 Hazard Communication & The Globally Harmonized System
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 2 What the GHS Means Hazard Communication standard: Gives workers right to know; evaluation tool for manufacturers No set method for communicating GHS: Single set of classifying criteria Prevents 585 injuries/illnesses, 43 deaths annually
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 3 The “Purple Book” Created by United Nations expert panel Includes: –Classification criteria –Standardized label elements –Hazard/precaution signs –Standardized safety data sheet info
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 4 How the Hazcom Standard Has Changed Hazard classification – new criteria Labels – align with GHS format Safety Data Sheets – Specified 16 sections Information/Training – Workers must understand new elements
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 5 Hazcom Labels Must be on every chemical container If it’s missing, don’t open – report it Includes: - Product identifier - Supplier identification - Precautionary statements - Hazard statement - Signal words - Pictograms
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 6 Pictogram: Health Hazard Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive toxicity Respiratory sensitizer Target organ toxicity Aspiration toxicity
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 7 Pictogram: Flame Flammables Pyrophorics Self-heating Emits flammable gas Self-reactives Organic peroxides
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 8 Pictogram: Exclamation Mark Irritant (skin/eye) Skin sensitizer Acute toxicity Narcotic effects Respiratory tract irritant Hazardous to ozone layer
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 9 Pictograms: Corrosion; Exploding Bomb Corrosion: - Skin corrosion/burns - Eye damage - Corrosive to metals Exploding Bomb: - Explosives - Self-reactives - Organic peroxides
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 10 Other Pictograms Gas Cylinder: Contents under pressure Flame Over Circle: Oxidizers Skull & Crossbones: Acute toxicity Environment: Aquatic toxicity
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 11 Safety Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – how employees are informed about chemicals GHS revision: Consistent headings, specified sequence of 16 sections
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 12 SDS Sections (Part 1) 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) identification 3. Composition 4. First-aid measures 5. Firefighting measures 6. Accidental release measures 7. Handling and storage 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 13 SDS Sections 9. Physical/chemical properties 10. Stability/reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal considerations 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 14 Your Responsibilities Employers MUST train workers on existing and new chemicals handled in workplace Workers MUST: –Always read the labels –Follow instructions on SDSs –Wear specified PPE
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 15 PPE Glasses, goggles, face shields Gloves Respirators/dust masks Foot, head, full-body protection
Copyright ©2012 Progressive Business Publications 16 Summary GHS changes are designed to improve safety and clarify hazards You must follow instructions on Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels to protect yourself You must wear and maintain required PPE