1 IEC NATIONAL Globally Harmonized System Hazard Communication Presented for National Electrical Safety Month
2 Presentation Goals Understand the new Globally Harmonized System Hazard (GHS) regulations Assist in the education of your employees This is NOT Hazard Communication Training This is meant to train you, so you can then successfully train your employees to meet the Hazard Communication Standard at your business
3 Why are we here? OSHA has adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of chemical labeling and information. Because of this, their Hazard Communication regulations have changed. These regulations, along with other information, can be found online at the following websites: www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standard S&p_id=10099 www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
4 What is the GHS? The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is an international approach to hazard communication, providing agreed criteria for classification of chemical hazards, and a standardized approach to label elements and safety data sheets.
5 Important Dates December 1, 2013 June 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 June 1, 2016 All employees must be trained to the new standard, new labeling system and Safety Data Sheet format Complete compliance with Hazard Communication regulations All shipped containers must have GHS label Update Hazard Communication program as necessary and conduct any retraining
6 Regulatory Scope All employers must provide information about hazardous chemicals to which employees may be exposed. This includes multi-employer worksites!
7 How Can This Information Be Provided? Hazard Communication Program Labels Communication Safety Data Sheets Training
8 What is SDS? This was the former Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) SDS will be standardized in format and have sixteen sections It is now called a Safety Data Sheet, or SDS
9 Important Definitions Chemical Any substance or mixture of substances. Common Name Any designation or identification such as a code name, code number, trade name, brand name or generic name used to identify a chemical other than by its chemical name. Container Any bag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder, drum, reaction vessel, storage tank, or similar items that contains a hazardous chemical.
10 Employee Important Definitions Any worker that may be exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal operating conditions. Employer A person engaged in business where chemicals are either used, distributed, or produced for use or distribution. This includes contractors and subcontractors. Exposure/Exposed An employee is subjected in the course of employment to a chemical that is a physical or health hazard and includes potential exposure.
11 Important Definitions Hazard Class The nature of the physical or health hazard (flammable, carcinogenic, etc.). Hazard Statement A statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazards of the chemical including the degree of the hazard, when appropriate. Hazardous Chemical Any chemical classified as a physical or health hazard, simple asphyxiate, combustible dust, pyrophoric gas, or hazard not otherwise classified
12 Important Definitions Health Hazard A chemical that is classified as posing one of the following hazardous effects: acute toxicity; skin corrosion/irritation; serious eye injury/irritation; respiratory/skin sensitization; germ cell mutagencity; carcinogenicity; reproductive toxicity; specific target organ toxicity; aspiration hazard. Immediate Use A hazardous chemical will be under the control of and used only by the person who transfers it from a labeled container and only within the work shift in which it is transferred. Label An appropriate group of written, printed, or graphic information elements concerning a hazard chemical that is affixed to, printed on, or attached to the immediate container of a hazardous chemical or to the packaging.
13 Physical Hazard Important Definitions A chemical that is classified as posing one of the following hazardous effects: explosive, flammable, oxidizer, self reactive, pyrophoric, self heating, organic peroxide, corrosive to metal, gas under pressure, or in contact with water emits flammable gas Pictogram A composition that may include a symbol plus other graphic elements such as a border, background pattern, or color that is intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical. There are eight utilized by this standard. Pyrophoric Gas A chemical in a gaseous state that will ignite spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130 degrees F or below
14 Important Definitions Continued Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Written or printed information concerning a hazardous chemical that is prepared in accordance with this standard. Signal Word A word that conveys danger and/or a warning. Simple Asphyxiant A substance or mixture that displaces oxygen in the ambient atmosphere and can cause oxygen deprivation to those exposed.
15 Important Definitions Continued Work Area A room or defined space in a workplace where hazardous chemicals are produced or used and where employees are present. Workplace An establishment, job site, or project at one geographical location containing one or more work areas
16 The Written Hazard Communication Plan Although not much has changed regarding the written plan, An employer must: Develop Implement and Maintain the program at each workplace
17 The Written Hazard Communication Program The written program must include a list of hazardous chemicals Identified the same as on the SDS The list may be whole or specific to the work area
18 Communication How does the company communicate nonroutine task hazards? Must communicate the hazards of unlabeled pipes. Must provide training on chemicals used at workplaces and work areas.
19 Multi-Employer Workplaces The vast majority of jobsites are multi-employer If you use or store chemicals where employees of another company work you qualify as a multi-employer jobsite So, whose jobs is it to warn other employees?
20 Multi-Employer Workplaces You must provide employees of other companies with information on: Precautionary measures needed to protect them The labeling system used in the workplace. If you are a general contractor, this is applies to you! If you are not the general contractor, but are working at the jobsite, this still applies.
21 Multi-Employer Workplaces Possible Methods of Compliance Toolbox Talks Hazard Communication Meetings Project Orientations Daily Meetings
22 Multi-Employer Workplaces Be sure to document any and all training related to your communications!
23 Traveling Employees What is a traveling employee? Service technicians, delivery crews, etc. You may keep your written program at the primary workplace Is this a good idea? What will you do?
24 Labels Must: Not be removed or defaced Be legible Be in English Prominently displayed Readily available in work area May add other languages, but must always have English
25 What must be on a label? Product Identifier Name or ID from SDS Signal Word Hazard Statement Danger Warning Nature of hazard Degree of hazard Pictogram One of eight required by OSHA Precautionary Statement Name, address, telephone number Information to prevent adverse effects from exposure Manufacturer, importer, or responsible party
26 Example of a label
27 Example of a label
28 Signal Words Danger: Use for severe hazards Warning: Use for less severe hazards
29 Hazard Statement Describe the nature and the degree of the hazard Nature Corrosive, Asphyxiant, Flammable, etc. Degree Low, medium, high, etc.
30 Pictograms Health Hazard Flame Exclamation Mark Gas Cylinder Corrosion Exploding Bomb Flame Over Circle Skull and Crossbones Environment
31 Pictograms Must be symbols Outlined in red Solid red outline White background
32 Corrosion Skin Corrosion Burns Eye Damage Corrosion Pictogram Corrosive to metals
33 Health Hazard Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Health Hazard Pictogram Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity
34 Flame Flammables Pyrophorics Self-heating Emits Flammable Gas Flame Pictogram Self-Reactive Organic Peroxides
35 Exclamation Mark Irritant to skin or eyes Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity Exclamation Mark Pictogram Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant
36 Gas Cylinder Gases Under Pressure Gas Cylinder Pictogram
37 Exploding Bomb Explosives Self Reactive Exploding Bomb Pictogram Organic Peroxides
38 Flame Over Circle Oxidizers Flame Over Circle Pictogram
39 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity (Fatal or toxic) Skull and Crossbones Pictogram
40 Environmental (not mandatory) Aquatic Toxicity Non Mandatory
41 Precautionary Statement Basically describes how to handle the chemical safely Use gloves, goggles, and apron Do not ever open or use near a heat source Wash hands thoroughly when done Respiratory protection is required
42 Workplace Labeling Each container must have the GHS Shipping label. If it is not the shipping container, employers may use: Words, pictures, symbols or combinations that provide at least general information regarding the hazards. Must have other information immediately available.
43 Stationary Process Containers May use Signs Placards Process sheets Operating procedures Written materials Be sure to identify the container to which they apply
44 Portable Containers No labels required if: For immediate use Transferred from labeled container
45 Immediate Use Do you remember what immediate use is? Does the picture show an example of immediate use? Why or why not?
46 Label Training How to properly store the chemical based upon label information How to determine first aid information Label Training How the pictograms work and what they mean Determining protective requirements
47 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Must be in workplace Each chemical requires one Must be readily accessible
48 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Must be in the workplace for each chemical used Must be readily accessible Cannot have any barriers Electronic is OK if everyone can get to them
49 Sixteen Sections of SDS (1-9) Section 1 Identification Section 2 Hazard I.D. Section 3 Composition Section 4 First Aid Section 5 Fire Fighting Section 6 Accidental Release Section 7 Handling & Storage Section 8 Exposure Controls/PPE Section 9 Physical & Chemical Properties
50 Sixteen Sections of SDS (10-16) Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Section 11 Toxicological Information Section 12 Ecological Information Section 13 Disposal Consideration Section 14 Transport Information Section 15 Regulatory Information Section 16 Other Information
51 What if You Do not have an SDS? You must attempt to get it ASAP Make note of your attempts Document your attempts and keep them available
52 Training When is training needed? Initial assignment New chemicals New hazards
53 What Should Employees know? Requirements of Hazard Communication Regulations Operations that expose them to hazardous chemicals Locations of: Hazard Communication Program Safety Data Sheets Hazard Chemical List How labels and SDS relate to each other
54 Training Should Include Methods and observations used to detect the release of hazardous chemicals The physical, health, asphyxiation, combustible dust, pyrophoric, and other hazards associated with the chemicals Protective measures: PPE Work practices Emergency procedures Details of hazard communication program including: Explanation of labels Workplace labeling system Safety Data Sheets Where to obtain information
Hazard Classifications on SDS The SDS may have a number for a hazard class Number will be a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 The higher the number, the SAFER The lower the number, the more DANGEROUS 55 This may be confusing, as it is opposite of NFPA
56 Hazard Classifications on SDS Letters may also be used Letters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G The lower the letter, the more dangerous Think of it the same way as you do the numbers Click here for the Annex 2 information that will help you understand how the hazard categories are determined.
57 What about NFPA and HMIG? These will remain unchanged and can still be used
58 GHS Hazard Rating You typically will only find the GHS numbers on the SDS Just be aware of the difference If you see an NFPA or HMIG label, follow it as you always would.