Hazard Communication / GHS 1 Presented By: The Sustainable Workplace Alliance David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP
Hazard 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 2
What’s Included in HAZCOM / GHS? 3
4 1.Written Plan 2.Training 3.Labels 4.MSDS / SDS 5.Chemical Inventory
5 OSHA’s Roll-Out Schedule
Product/Chemical Identifier Signal Word Pictogram(s) Supplier Info Precautionary Information Hazard Statement(s) GHS Labeling Requirements – Primary Container 6 Figure 2
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8 Secondary 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
9 Acetone Danger: Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation Product/Chemical IdentifierPictogram(s) general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals GHS Labeling Requirements – Workplace Container Figure 4
10 Acetone Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation Product/Chemical Identifier general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals
Acetone 11 Product/Chemical IdentifierPictogram(s)
Correct or Incorrect?
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
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22 Figure 1 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) Identification 3. Composition / Ingredient Information 4. First Aid Measures 5. Fire-Fighting Measures 6. Accidental Release Measures 7. Handling and Storage 8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection 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
3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 4: First Aid
Avantor Acetone Section 4: First Aid
3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 7: Handling and Storage
3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 8: Personal Protective Equipment
Chemical List Chemical Name Where Used Retained for at least thirty (30) years. 27
David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP