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Hazard Communication Update

Hazard Communication Update. GHS Globally Harmonized System. Introduction. The federal Hazard Communication Standard says that you have a “Right-To-Know” what hazards you face on the job and how to protect yourself against those hazards. That’s your Right-To-Know!. Purpose.

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Hazard Communication Update

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  1. Hazard Communication Update GHS Globally Harmonized System

  2. Introduction • The federal Hazard Communication Standard says that you have a “Right-To-Know” what hazards you face on the job and how to protect yourself against those hazards. That’s your Right-To-Know!

  3. Purpose • The standard was developed to make sure that everyone who works with any hazardous chemical is aware of the hazards and the necessary precautions.

  4. What is GHS? • The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is an international approach to chemical labels and safety data sheets (SDS). • OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard has adopted the GHS to improve safety and health of workers through more effective communications on chemical hazards.

  5. OSHA Compliance Dates • OSHA is requiring training on new label elements (pictograms and signal words) and safety data sheet (SDS) format by December 2013. • Full compliance in the workplace with the final rule will begin in 2016.

  6. Requirements of a GHS Label

  7. Pictograms • A symbol plus a red diamond border intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical. • 4 Health Hazard Pictograms • 5 Physical Hazard Pictograms

  8. Health Hazard Pictogram-Corrosion • Skin Corrosion/Burns • Eye Damage

  9. Health Hazard Pictogram-Exclamation Mark • Irritant (skin and eye) • Skin Sensitizer • Acute Toxicity • Narcotic Effects • Respiratory Tract Irritant • Hazardous to Ozone Layer (non-mandatory)

  10. Health Hazard Pictogram-Health Hazard • Carcinogen • Mutagen • Reproductive Toxicity • Respiratory Sensitizer • Target Organ Toxicity • Aspiration Toxicity

  11. Health Hazard Pictogram-Skull & Crossbones • Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

  12. Physical Hazard Pictogram-Flame • Flammables • Pyrophorics • Self-Heating • Emits Flammable Gas • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides

  13. Physical Hazard Pictogram-Flame Over Circle • Oxidizer – a substance that is not necessarily combustible, but may, generally by yielding oxygen, cause or contribute to the combustion of other material

  14. Physical Hazard Pictogram-Gas Cylinder • Gases under pressure

  15. Physical Hazard Pictogram-Exploding Bomb • Explosives • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides

  16. Physical Hazard Pictogram-Corrosion • Corrosive to Metals

  17. Non-mandatory Pictogram-Environment • Aquatic Toxicity

  18. Signal Words • “Danger” – more severe hazards • “Warning” – less severe hazards

  19. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) • SDS are multi-page documents that contain more detailed information about a chemical than the container label. • The revised HazCom standard requires that the information on the SDS is presented using consistent headings in a specific order.

  20. 16-Section SDS Format • Identification • Hazard(s) Identification • Composition/Information on Ingredients • First-Aid Measures • Fire-Fighting Measures • Accidental Release Measures • Handling and Storage • Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

  21. 16-Section SDS Format • Physical and Chemical Properties • Stability and Reactivity • Toxicological Information • Ecological Information • Disposal Considerations • Transport Information • Regulatory Information • Other Information

  22. Conclusion • During the phase-in period, employees will see the old and new labels on chemical containers. • All chemical containers in the workplace have to be in compliance with the new standard by June 2016. • If you have any questions please call the ESH Office at 809-3480 for more information or assistance.

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