GHS Are You Ready? Up Stream Disposal or Abandonment Phase Chemical Lifecycle Up Stream Development Phase and R&D Down Stream Customer or End User Phase Up Stream Ben Hissam, BWC, Safety Consultant Manufacture and Distribution Phase Revised every three years June 2016 end users Revision 5 Standard was revised when revision 3 GHS Hazcom 2012 uses revision 3 as guidance Purple Book Rev. 3 Hazard Communication History Late 1970 s-- Right to Know Early 1980 s--city Ordinances/State Laws 1983 Hazard Communication HCS enacted 1994 HCS 1994 Federal Law revised March 2012 HCS 2012 Globally Harmonized System OSHA revises HCS to align with GHS Right to Know to Right to Understand 1
Implementation Dates 1. Chemical Mfg., importers, distributors & employers may comply with the original 1910.1200 or the revised standard as of October, 1, 2011 2. Employers shall train on new labels elements and SDS by December 1, 2013. 3. Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors shall be in compliance with changes by June 1, 2015. 4. After December 1, 2015, no containers should be shipped with out labels updated. 5. Employers shall have updated labeling, HCP & training on the new program, June 1, 2016. New Communication Hazardous Materials vs. Hazardous Chemicals Performance Standard vs. Specification Standard Requirements of the Standard Hazard Communication Training MSDS Inventory Written Program Labeling Training Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals at; The time of initial assignment Whenever a new hazard is introduced When transferring When returning from extended leave Recommended- after an over exposure 2
Haz Com Training for SDS General Training The material safety data sheet (MSDS) is now a safety data sheet (SDS). Explain the sequence of order in regard to the information on the SDS. Hazard Communication Standard Employer s Written Program Location/Availability Of Written Program & SDS How to read labels & SDS s Explain the labeling system (for received materials as well as the workplace labeling system). Specific Training Characteristics - How to detect Health & Physical Hazards Work practices or SOPs Emergency action plans Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Non-routine tasks Industrial Hygiene monitoring results Appendices Appendix A, Health Hazard Criteria (Mandatory) (NEW) Appendix B, Physical Hazard Criteria (Mandatory) (NEW) Appendix C, Allocation of Label Elements (Mandatory) (NEW) Appendix D, Safety Data Sheets (Mandatory) (NEW) Appendix E, Definition of Trade Secret (Mandatory) Appendix F, Guidance for Hazard Classifications re: Carcinogenicity (Non-Mandatory) (NEW) 3
Appendix A Health and Environmental Acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity Single and repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Aquatic toxicity acute and chronic* Hazardous to the ozone layer* Appendix B Physical Hazards Explosives Flammable gases Flammable aerosols Oxidizing gases Gases under pressure Flammable liquids Flammable solids Self-reactive substances and mixtures Self-heating substances and mixtures Pyrophoric liquids Pyrophoric solids Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases Oxidizing liquids Oxidizing solids Organic peroxides Corrosive to metals 13 14 Appendix C- Chemical Labels New Format How will labels change under the revised Hazard Communication Standard? Labels will cover physical, health and environmental hazards Signal Words - Hazard Statement - Precautionary Statement Pictograms- Signal Word Single word used to indicate the relative level of hazard severity Danger More severe hazard Warning - Less severe hazards. 4
Hazard Statement Statement associated with the hazard class or degree of hazard hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard. Precautionary Statement a phrase that describes recommended measures to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling of a hazardous chemical Pictograms There are nine pictograms used in the new GH system (8 are mandatory) Pictogram must have a Red border with a symbol inside The red borders increase comprehensibility Carcinogen Respiratory Sensitizer Reproductive Toxicity Target organ Toxicity Health Hazard Mutagenicity Aspiration Toxicity 5
Flammables Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Organic Peroxides Self Reactives Flame Irritant (skin and eye) Dermal sensitizer Acute Toxicity (harmful) Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant Hazardous to Ozone Layer (non mandatory) Exclamation Point Gas Cylinder Corrosives Skin Corrosion Gases Under Pressure Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals 6
Explosives Exploding Bomb Flame Over Circle Self Reactives Oxidizers Organic Peroxides Environmental toxicity Skull and Crossbones Not required by OSHA Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic) 7
Health Hazard Flame Exclamation Mark Carcinogen Flammables Irritant (skin and eye) Mutagenicity Pyrophorics Skin Sensitizer Reproductive Toxicity Self-Heating Acute Toxicity (harmful) Respiratory Sensitizer Emits Flammable Gas Narcotic Effects Target Organ Toxicity Self-Reactives Respiratory Tract Irritant Aspiration Toxicity Organic Peroxides Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non Mandatory) Label Elements for Carcinogen Category 1A Category 1B Category 2 Symbol Health Hazard Health Hazard Health Hazard Signal Word Danger Danger Warning Gas Cylinder Corrosion Exploding Bomb Gases under Pressure Skin Corrosion/ burns Explosives Eye Damage Self-Reactives Corrosive to Metals Organic Peroxides Hazard Statement May cause cancer May cause cancer Suspected of causing cancer Flame over Circle Environment (Non Mandatory) Skull and Crossbones Oxidizers Aquatic Toxicity Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic) Label Elements for Flammable Liquids Sample of a new label under the GHS program Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Symbol Flame Flame Flame Signal Word Danger Danger Warning Warning Hazard Statement Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Highly flammable liquid and vapor Flammable liquid and vapor Combustible liquid Pictograms Signal Word Hazard Statement Precautionary Statement 8
Purple Book and OSHA Labels for secondary containers Use sections to communicate what hazards are associated with the chemical Chemical Identity Hazards ID HMIS Manufacturer Name SDS Pictograms if possible Train employees on the sections used Secondary labels These types of labels should refer employees directly back to the SDS or Original container Chemical Identifier Manufacturer Name GHS Labels Chemical Containers will have GHS pictograms located on them as part of OSHA compliance only DOT HM Labels cannot be substituted for OSHA compliance Hazard Identifier HMIS, NFPA or other label type Other, signal word Pictograms Danger Purplebook 1.4.10.5.5.1 Workplace Labeling 9
Chemical Information Within the new GHS program Chemical Manufacturer must develop a format for information on chemicals Safety Data Sheets will replace MSDS SDS Standardized format for information 16 section format Sections 12-15 are not required by OSHA (USA) 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) identification 3. Composition/information on ingredients 4. First-aid measures 5. Fire-fighting measures 6. Accidental release measures 7. Handling and storage 8. Exposure Controls/PPE SDS Format 9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information* 13. Disposal considerations* 14. Transport information* 15. Regulatory information* 16. Other Info - Date prepared/revised * Regulated by other Agencies Safety Data Sheet Sections 1. Identification Unique identifier Supplier s information (name, address, contact information) Recommended use Emergency contact Safety Data Sheet Sections 2. Hazard identification Classification (hazard class/category) Labeling Signal word, symbol (pictogram), hazard statement(s), precautionary statement(s) Symbol name can be used instead of pictogram Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) information Unknown acute toxicity statement 39 40 10
Safety Data Sheet Sections 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substances (chemical identity / synonyms, CAS#, impurities or stabilizing agents) Mixtures name and exact percent or concentration range of all ingredients classified as health hazards Trade secrets must be specified (but not percent) 4. First aid measures immediate/special treatment requirements 5. Firefighting measures suitable extinguishing media, special hazards Safety Data Sheet Sections 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions and methods for containment/clean-up 7. Handling and storage including incompatibility 8. Exposure controls/ppe Including PELs, TLVs, and all other exposure limits recommended by manufacturer/importer Safety Data Sheet Sections 9. Physical and chemical properties Specific data elements specified 10.Stability and reactivity 11.Toxicological information Description of health effects by likely route of exposure Symptoms (immediate or delayed) Numerical measures of toxicity (LD 50, LC 50 ) Carcinogen designation by NTP, IARC or OSHA Safety Data Sheet Sections 12.Ecological information* 13.Disposal considerations* 14.Transportation information* 15.Regulatory information* 16.Other information Date of SDS preparation or last revision * These sections will not be enforced by OSHA because they do not have jurisdiction (e.g. EPA, DOT, CPSC, FDA). 11
Mixture Classification Generally use test data for the mixture, when available Use bridging principles, if applicable (defined in purple book) classifying untested mixtures but there is sufficient data on the components and/or similar tested mixtures Dilution, Batching,Concentration, Substantially Similar, Aerosols For health and environmental hazards, estimate hazards based on the known ingredient information Hazards Not Otherwise Classified This definition was added to ensure that hazards currently covered by HCS continue to be covered Information will be required on the safety data sheets in Section 2 Hazard information on the label, is not mandatory, but can be provided under supplementary information Such hazards must also be addressed in worker training Simple Asphyxiant Simple asphyxiant means a substance or mixture that displaces oxygen in the ambient atmosphere, and can thus cause oxygen deprivation in those who are exposed, leading to unconsciousness and death.» Label: Warning. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Inert compressed gas: Nitrogen Pyrophoric Gas means a chemical in a gaseous state that will ignite spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130 degrees F (54.4 degrees C) or below. Label: Danger. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. 12
Combustible Dust Combustible dust is covered separately from HNOC, but is not specifically defined. Guidance for defining combustible dust is to be taken from existing documents, including the directive for the National Emphasis Program; the NFPA standards also provide useful information. Combustible dust must be addressed on labels where appropriate:» Warning. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.» Paragraph (f)(4)may apply to materials shipped in solid form, that create combustible dust when processed Some Health Hazards Regulated: Asbestos (1910.1001; 1926.1101; Ethylene Oxide (1910.1047) Formaldehyde (1910.1048) Methylene Chloride (1910.1052) Vinyl Chloride (1910.1017) Lead (1910.1025; 1926.62) Chromium(VI) (1910.1026; 1926.1126; 1915.1026) Cadmium (1910.1027; 1926.1127) Benzene (1910.1028) Other Standards Affected Flammable Liquids (1910.106; 1926.52) definition Modifications to the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals standard (29 CFR 1910.119) Health Standards The substance-specific standards generally pre-date the HCS, and do not have a comprehensive approach to hazard communication. The final rule references HazCom 2012 in each of these standards to ensure they have all the protections of the rule. In addition, OSHA updated the provisions regarding what is to be communicated to workers to ensure the health effects are consistent with the GHS criteria. Regulated area signs will need to be updated to reflect the new language. Employers have until June 1, 2016 to update the signs. 13
Hazard Class Labels Department of Transportation Health Hazard 4-Deadly 3-Extremely Hazardous 2-Hazardous (blue) 1-Slightly Hazardous 0-Normal material Chemical Name (red) Fire Hazard Flash Points 4-Below 73 F 3-Below 100 F 2-Below 200 F 1-Above 200 F 0-Will not burn Specific Hazard Reactivity Oxidizer OXY Use NO WATER W Simple Asphixiant SA (white) NFPA 704 Label (yellow) 4-May detonate 3-Shock and heat may detonate 2-Violent chemical change 1-Unstable if heated 0-Stable Hazardous Material Single Use Container Labels 14
Hazard Classification Example: Flammable liquids GHS Category 1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour Category 2: Highly flammable liquid and vapour Category 3: Flammable liquid and vapour Category 4: Combustible liquid Comparison of Existing classification HMIS NFPA 704 4- Severe 4- Extreme 3- Serious 3- High 2- Moderate 2- Moderate 1- Slight 1- Slight Hazard Classification continued Employers can still use the HMIS or NFPA 704 However classification categories must conform with the GHS program 1 2 3 4 PSM and HAZWOPER Physical Hazards Criteria: Flammable Liquids and Gases GHS Definitions 1910.106 Flash point, Boiling Point, Flammable Aerosols Criteria for Flammable Liquids Proposed integration of the physical hazards criteria would: Incorporate GHS definitions of flammable liquid/gas into PSM and health hazard into Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER); Change flammable/combustible liquids to conform in categories, terminology, FP and BP to the GHS Incorporate definition of flammable aerosols into the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Standard, 1910.106 15
Physical Hazards Category Flammable NAERG 2016 First Responder Resource Will have the updated GHS Labels and Pictogram Information Health Hazards Category Poisons 16
Outreach Materials OSHA Quick cards Series of Three Pocket Cards Pictograms Pocket cards are available at the OSHA publications section Pocket cards contain pictograms and a QR code OSHA website Hazcom section Questions? Thank you for your attention 17