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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Update: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS) https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html Introduction/Background • OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration • HCS = Hazard Communication Standard • GHS = Globally Harmonized System • Changes – Use of new labeling elements – Standardized Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format (formerly Material Safety Data Sheets) Myths 1. The GHS affects only pesticides GHS addresses all hazardous substances 2. GHS is regulated under FIFRA and FDACS GHS is regulated under OSHA What is the GHS? • The first compliance date of the revised HCS is December 1, 2013 Benefits of GHS • Enhances protection of humans and environment – Standardizes PPE and other protections for employees across all countries that adopt the GHS • Reduces need for testing and evaluation Effective Dates The GHS Elements • Chemicals will be classified using a harmonized system that provides standardized language for: – – – – Health and Environmental Hazards (10) Physical Hazards (17) Mixtures Environmental Hazards (EPA regulates this, not OSHA) • Hazard Communication – Labels – Safety Data Sheets 10 Health Hazards • Acute Toxicity • Skin Corrosion/Irritation • Respiratory or Skin Sensitization • Germ Cell Mutagenicity • Carcinogenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure • Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure • Aspiration • Simple Asphyxiants 17 Physical Hazards • • • • • • • • • • Explosives Flammable Aerosols Oxidizing Gases Gases under Pressure Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Self-Reactive Chemicals Pyrophoric Liquids Pyrophoric Solids Pyrophoric Gases • Self-heating Chemicals • Chemicals, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases • Oxidizing Liquids • Oxidizing Solid • Organic Peroxides • Corrosive to Metals • Combustible Dusts Labels * * * Labels – EPA Toxicity Categories Signal words are based on acute oral toxicity Study Category I Category II Category III Category IV LD50 <50 mg/kg Danger – Poison >500 - 5000 mg/kg Caution >5000 mg/kg Signal Word >50 - 500 mg/kg Warning Hazard Statement Highly toxic Moderately toxic Slightly toxic Practically nontoxic Caution EPA also uses data from: acute dermal, acute inhalation and primary eye irritation and primary skin irritation to determine toxicity Labels – GHS categories Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 LD50 <5 mg/kg >5<50 mg/kg 50<300 mg/kg 300<2000 mg/kg 2000<5000 mg/kg Signal Word Danger Danger Danger Warning Warning Hazard Statement Fatal if swallowed Fatal if swallowed Toxic if swallowed Harmful if swallowed May be harmful if swallowed Pictogram Skull and crossbones Skull and crossbones Skull and crossbones Exclamation None New Labels 9 Pictograms for Labels • Required as of June 1, 2015 • Pictograms consist of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border • Pictograms on labels are determined by the chemical hazard classification(s) 9 Pictograms for Labels 9 Pictograms for Labels 9 Pictograms for Labels EPA’s responsibility Pictograms Physical Hazards Pictogram Corrosion Pictograms: Health Acute toxicity Chronic/target organ Labels Labels Using Labels in the Workplace • Storage of chemicals Using Labels in the Workplace • First aid Using Labels in the Workplace • A chemical may have multiple hazards • When there are similar precautionary statements on a label, the one providing the most protective information will be included on the label Sample Label Pictograms: Flammable and Acute Toxicity - Severe ToxiFlam (Contains XYZ) Product Identifier Danger! Fatal If Swallowed, Flammable Liquid and Vapor Signal Word Hazard Statements Do not eat, drink or use tobacco when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/spark/open flame – No smoking. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Store in cool/well-ventilated place. Precautionary Statements IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. In case of fire, use water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or “alcohol” foam. Supplemental Information See Safety Data Sheet for further details regarding safe use of this product. FloriKill Chemical, 123 Toxic Turnpike, Someplace FL 00000 Tel: 800-222-2222 Supplier Information Safety Data Sheets • Under the new Haz Com Standard, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are now called Safety Data Sheets (SDS) • All SDSs will have a consistent 16-section format • Employers must ensure that SDSs are readily accessible to employees Safety Data Sheets • These are the 16 sections on the new Safety Data Sheets • The next 2 slides list the titles of the required sections Safety Data Sheets • • • • • • • • Section 1 (Identification) Section 2 (Hazards Identification) Section 3 (Composition/Ingredients) Section 4 (First-aid Measures) Section 5 (Firefighting Measures) Section 6 (Accidental Release Measures) Section 7 (Handling and Storage) Section 8 (Exposure Control and Personal Protection) Safety Data Sheets • • • • • • • • Section 9 (Physical and Chemical Properties) Section 10 (Stability and Reactivity) Section 11 (Toxicological Information) Section 12 (Ecological Information) Section 13 (Disposal Considerations) 12,13,15 – EPA 14 - DOT Section 14 (Transport Information) Section 15 (Regulatory Information) Section 16 (Other Information) } Questions?