Transcript GHS Update to Hazard Communication PowerPoint Presentation

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
The
standard was developed to
make sure that everyone who works
with any hazardous chemical is
aware of the hazards and the
necessary precautions.
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.
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.
Requirements of a GHS Label
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
Health Hazard PictogramCorrosion
 Skin
Corrosion/Burns
 Eye Damage
Health Hazard PictogramExclamation Mark
 Irritant
(skin and eye)
 Skin Sensitizer
 Acute Toxicity
 Narcotic Effects
 Respiratory Tract Irritant
 Hazardous to Ozone
Layer (non-mandatory)
Health Hazard PictogramHealth Hazard
 Carcinogen
 Mutagen
 Reproductive
Toxicity
 Respiratory Sensitizer
 Target Organ Toxicity
 Aspiration Toxicity
Health Hazard PictogramSkull & Crossbones
 Acute
Toxicity
(fatal or toxic)
Physical Hazard PictogramFlame
 Flammables
 Pyrophorics
 Self-Heating
 Emits
Flammable Gas
 Self-Reactives
 Organic Peroxides
Physical Hazard PictogramFlame 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
Physical Hazard PictogramGas Cylinder
 Gases
under
pressure
Physical Hazard PictogramExploding Bomb
 Explosives
 Self-Reactives
 Organic
Peroxides
Physical Hazard PictogramCorrosion
 Corrosive
to Metals
Non-mandatory PictogramEnvironment
 Aquatic
Toxicity
Signal Words
 “Danger”
– more severe hazards
 “Warning” – less severe hazards
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.
16-Section SDS Format
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Identification
Hazard(s) Identification
Composition/Information on Ingredients
First-Aid Measures
Fire-Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures
Handling and Storage
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
16-Section SDS Format
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Stability and Reactivity
Toxicological Information
Ecological Information
Disposal Considerations
Transport Information
Regulatory Information
Other Information
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.