Globally Harmonized System (GHS) 29CFR1910.1200 It s the Law: Effective June 1, 2016 January 19, 2017 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) 29CFR1910.1200 It s the Law: Effective June 1, 2016 Tom McHenry January 19, 2017 1
Objectives Define GHS and benefits What s new: Major changes to the Hazcom standard Review the new Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Review changes in labeling containers Identify and review new pictograms Review training requirements for GHS What is Globally Harmonized System? GHS Training Presentation Employee Version OSHA released final rule March 2012 Requires all manufacturers, distributors and users worldwide to use same data format for their chemicals Avoids the need to produce varying documents and different systems 2
What is Globally Harmonized System? GHS GHS provides a single set of harmonized criteria Classifies materials according to health and physical hazards Specific communication elements for labeling and safety data sheets Benefits: More information for chemical handlers, transporters and emergency responders (Labeling) Provide uniformity of chemical information (SDS, pictograms) Expected to prevent injuries and deaths 3
Three Major Changes to the OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard 1. Safety Data Sheets (Previous MSDS) Uniform 16 section format 2. Hazard Classifications: More specific hazard definitions 3. Labeling: More information on labels such as signal words and hazard statements Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Location/access SDS information for all hazardous chemicals:» Readily accessible» No barriers to access» Available during each shift» If on computer, data cannot be locked and employee does not need permission to use» Best Practice: Maintain hard copies 4
Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets: MSDS vs. SDS: SDS: More commonly used in Europe SDS: Uniform 16 section format Vs. MSDS: many variations 16 Sections of SDS 1. Identification: 2. Hazard identification: 3. Composition/information on ingredients 4. First-aid measures 5
16 Sections of SDS 5. Fire-fighting measures 6. Accidental release measures 7. Handling and storage 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 16 Sections of SDS 9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 6
16 Sections of SDS 13. Disposal information 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information Portable Containers If a hazardous chemical is transferred to a portable/secondary container for use or storage, it must be either: provided with a label containing the GHS label elements; or an equally effective alternative means of informing the workers may be used (if authorized by a competent authority). 7
Portable Containers Secondary containers must be labeled if: More than one person will use the container It will be used by more than one shift It s not under the continuous control of employee who poured it Signal Words Use only the one signal word that represents the highest hazard level for the material.» Danger: More severe hazards» Warning: Less severe hazards 8
Hazardous Chemical Pictograms Old versus New 9
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Explosives Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides Flammables Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides Oxidizer Gas (Under Pressure) Skin Corrosion/Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals Acute Toxicity (Fatal or Toxic) 11
Irritant (Skin and Eye) Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity (Harmful) Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity Environmental (Non-Mandatory) 12
Carry It With You Labeling: The GHS label is organized into 6 parts: Product identifier Signal word Hazard statement(s) Hazard pictogram(s) Precautionary statement(s) Supplier identification 13
Product Labeling Hazard Signal Statements Identifier example Word Precautionary Training Requirements Employees will be provided training initially and as needed to include: 1. Operations where they work that involve hazardous chemicals 2. Location and availability of safety data sheets (SDS) 3. Chemical identification (Labeling), hazards, and personal protection 4. Hazard communications program details 14
Training Requirements Training will be conducted at time of initial assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard is introduced into work area. Training shall include methods and observations to detect presence or release of chemicals, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and how to protect themselves from hazards. Training shall include the company s hazcom program elements, an explanation of labels and SDS s, and how to obtain appropriate hazard information. Post Training Questions Training should include: Who should employees contact with questions/concerns? Supervisors should be the go to person Training of supervisors and management is a key to success 15
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Summary: SDS Pictograms Labeling Training www.newmexicomutual.com Patrice Antonio Risk and Safety Management Assistant New Mexico Mutual Phone: 505-343-2860 patrices@newmexicomutual.com 16
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