GHS. The Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Classification and Labeling

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1 GHS The Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Classification and Labeling

2 Agenda What is GHS Compliance Dates The new 2012 Hazard Communication Labeling Requirements Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Current HazMat Training Requirements

3 What is the GHS? Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Classification and Labeling A common and coherent approach to classify chemicals for a global economy. Specifically defines and classifies hazards for chemical substances, dilute solutions, and mixtures. Communicates information on labels and safety data sheets (SDS). Provides Infrastructure for Establishment of National and International Comprehensive Chemical Safety Programs

4 Why is the GHS needed? To Eliminate the Variation in Chemical Classifications and Hazards. To Provide Consistency on Phrases Used to Indicate the Severity of Hazard Across Different Hazard Types. To Offer Better Employee Protection Information should be conveyed in more than one way for comprehensibility and understanding Reduces Confusion Enhances Understanding of Hazards Helps Address Literacy and Language Concerns

5 Putting it all Together DOT OSHA CPSC FIFRA GHS NJ RTK PROP 65 EU Canada

6 Flammability 0 F 20 F 40 F 73 F 100 F 140 F 200 F OSHA HCS Flammable Combustible OSHA/NFPA Flammable Combustible 73 F GHS Extremely/Highly Flammable Flammable Combustible ANSI Z F Extremely Flammable Combustible DOT IMO EPA FIFRA CPSC Flammable Flammable 20 F 80 F Extremely Flammable 20 F Extremely/Flammable Combustible 150 F 150 F

7 Differences in the way we currently communicate about the hazards of a chemical

8 What GHS Changes Classification Criteria: Class and Category Health Hazards Physical Hazards Environmental Hazards Mixtures Hazard Communication Labels Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Replaces Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS s)

9 Changes to HazCom Compliance with GHS Labels - New Standards MSDS - SDS - Extensive Changes Added: Training on the Labels & SDSs Keep existing HazCom training programs. Add information as it comes into workplace. Example: Replace MSDSs with SDSs in your facility s book. Replace Labels and MSDS Training Sections with New Standard. Written Program - Mostly Unchanged Definitions have changed. Still requires review and update. GHS Does NOT Replace a Facility Specific HazCom Program

10 Who is Affected? Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers Change SDS information and format. Change container labeling. Employers Training employees on changes to: SDS (change from MSDS to SDS and 16-section format). Container Labels (including secondary containers). Update HazCom training to the new standards. Update HazCom written plans to the new standards. Employees Recognize and understand hazards based on: Information in new SDS format. Pictograms on container labels. Precautionary and hazard statements.

11 Effective Dates and Requirements Effective Completion Date Requirement(s) Responsible Party December 1, 2013 June 1, 2015 Train employees on the new Label Elements and SDS Format Compliance with all modified provisions of the final rule except as noted with different Effective Dates Employers Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers December 1, 2015 The distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a GHS label Distributor June 1, 2016 All employers shall, as necessary, update any alternative workplace labeling, update the hazard communication program, and provide any additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. Employers

12 Definition Updates Revised Chemical Chemical name Hazardous chemical Health hazard Label Mixture Physical hazard Trade secret New Hazard classification Hazard category HNOC (Hazard not otherwise Classified)* Hazard statement Label elements Pictogram Precautionary statement Product identifier Pyrophoric gas* Safety data sheet Signal word Simple asphyxiant* Substance

13 New Definition Hazard Classification & Category Specific criteria for classifying; Health hazards Physical hazards Environmental Hazards (not regulated by OSHA) Hazard Class - Indicates the nature of the hazard. Hazard Category - The degree of severity within each hazard class. 1 = Most Severe 4 = Least Severe

14 Health Hazard Classsification Acute Toxicity Skin Corrosion/Irritation Severe Eye Damage / Eye Irritation Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Germ Cell Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure Aspiration Toxicity Simple Asphyxiants* -Not part of GHS, OSHA requirement

15 Chemical Classifications Example Hazard Class Health Hazards Hazard Category Most Severe to Least Acute toxicity Skin Corrosion/Irritation 1A 1B 1C 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation 1 2A 2B Respiratory or Skin Sensitization 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity 1A 1B 2 Carcinogenicity 1A 1B 2 Reproductive Toxicity 1A 1B 2 Lactation Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 2 Aspiration Toxicity 1 Simple Asphyxiants Single Category

16 Chemical Classifications: Example Physical Hazards Explosives Flammable Aerosols Oxidizing Gases Gases under Pressure Compressed Gases Liquefied Gases Refrigerated Liquefied Gases Dissolves Gases

17 Chemical Classifications: Physical Hazards (continued) Flammable Liquids Oxidizing Liquids Flammable Solids Oxidizing Solid Self-Reactive Chemicals Organic Peroxides Pyrophoric Liquids Corrosive to Metals Pyrophoric Solid Combustible Dusts* Pyrophoric Gases* Self-heating Chemicals Chemicals, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases * OSHA Requirement, Not Part of GHS

18 Chemical Classifications: Example Environmental Hazards Acute Aquatic Toxicity Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Not Part of OSHA HazMat Requirements

19 Labels - Product Standardization for all Product Labels. Each Label Must Include: Product Identifier Supplier Information Signal Word Hazard Pictogram Hazard Statement Precautionary Statement Each Label May Include Supplemental Information

20 Product Label Elements Example

21 Labels: Product Identifier and Supplier Information Product Identifier: The Name of the Product Supplier Information: Company Name Address Telephone Number

22 Labels: Signal Word Signal Word Quickly Communicates the Relative Severity of the Hazard Only 2 Signal Words Will Appear: DANGER (more severe hazard) WARNING (less severe hazard) Only one signal word is permitted per label Not all Labels Will Have a Signal Word Some chemicals are not hazardous enough to require that a signal word appear on the label

23 Labels: Pictograms There are 9 pictograms. Only 8 are regulated by OSHA Health Hazards Physical Hazards Environmental Hazards (Not regulated by OSHA) Not Part of OSHA HazMat Requirements

24 Health Hazard Pictograms! Irritant, skin sensitizer, acute toxicity, narcotic effects, respiratory tract irritant, hazard to ozone layer Skin corrosion/burns, eye damage corrosive to metals Carcinogen, mutagenicity, Repro toxicity, respiratory sensitizer, target organ toxicity, aspiration toxicity Acute toxicity, fatal or toxic

25 Physical Hazards Pictograms Explosives Self reactive Organic peroxides Gases under pressure Oxidizer Flammables Self reactives Pyrophorics Self heating Emits flammable gas Organic peroxides Corrosive to metals

26 Labels: Hazard Statement "Hazard statement" means a statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard. There are specific hazard statements that must appear on the label based on the chemical hazard classification. Examples: Flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation May cause cancer

27 Hazard Statements: Class and Severity A specific harmonized hazard statement for each level (degree of hazard) within each hazard class: Example: Flammable liquids Category 1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Category 2: Highly flammable liquid and vapor Category 3: Flammable liquid and vapor Category 4: Combustible liquid

28 Label: Precautionary Statements "Precautionary statement" means a phrase that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling. Examples: Wear respiratory protection Wash with soap and water Store in a well ventilated place

29 Precautionary Statements Additional Information Precautionary Statements are not necessarily a mandate for employees to follow. The employer is to evaluate the precautionary statements to determine if these need to be followed by employees. This decision may be based on several factors: How chemical used. Where it is used (ventilation concerns). How much of the chemical is used (quantity). Air sampling or testing results (permissible exposure limits). How long the chemical is used (time). Other considerations.

30 Precautionary Statement Employer Evalution Example A precautionary statement may state - Wear respiratory protection Employees may not be required to wear a respirator based on the employer s evaluation of the factors previously listed (how, where, how much, time) (using outdoors)

31 Label: Other Information (Discretionary) Other information that may be included on the label: Physical state Color Hazards not otherwise classified Route of exposure Storage and disposal Hazard prevention and emergency response instructions

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35 New Label Example - DRAFT

36 Labels: Product In Use in the Workplace (RTU) Secondary labeling systems are still permitted Must be consistent with the new HazCom standard. No conflicting hazard warnings or pictograms. May use written materials (e.g., signs, placards, etc.) in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers. Employer can use GHS compliant labels (same as shipping)

37 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 Flexibility of format removed. Classification for health and physical hazards based on very specific GHS criteria.

38 Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) 16 Part Format in a Specific Order 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) Identification 3. Composition/Ingredient Information 4. First-aid Measures 5. Fire-fighting Measures 6. Accidental Release Measures 7. Handling and Storage 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection 9. Physical and Chemical Properties 10. Stability and Reactivity 11. Toxicological Information 12. Ecological Information* 13. Disposal Consideration* 14. Transport Information* 15. Regulatory Information* 16. Other information including date of preparation of last revision * Not Regulated by OSHA

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58 GHS 2012 HCS (OSHA) vs. Other Existing Systems

59 Other Hazard Systems HMIS NFPA Attempts to convey full health warning information to all employees. Not intended for emergency circumstances. Meant primarily for fire fighters and other emergency responders. Lacks chronic health hazard information because the system is meant only for emergency or acute (short-term) exposures. Department of Defense (DoD) Hazardous Material Information Resource System (HMIRS) Uses Hazard Characteristic Codes (HCC) to classify materials by their primary hazard characteristic for the safe segregation and storage of hazardous materials. There are 10 basic classes defined by letters A to Z. Others Facility specific created.

60 How GHS Compares to HMIS and NFPA Under GHS HazCom standard, chemical classification is a category 4 for the least severe and category 1 in the most severe. This is OPPOSITE of NFPA and HMIS where 4 indicates most severe and 1 the least severe. GHS hazard category numbers may be noted in SDS. Hazard Category Numbers are not required to be present on the container label.

61 Understand the Number Information Differences GHS Nomenclature Cat 1 Severe hazard Cat 2 Serious hazard Cat 3 Moderate hazard Cat 4 Slight hazard Cat 5 Minimal hazard HMIS and NFPA Nomenclature Cat 0 Minimal Cat 1 Slight Cat 2 Moderate Cat 3 Serious Cat 4 Severe NFPA HMIS

62 New HMIS 2013 Format New format to compliment GHS Avoid confusion with Numbering

63 Labels - Shipping DOT Requirements are Aligned with GHS Standardization for all Product Labels. Each Label Must Include: Product Identifier Supplier Information Signal Word Hazard Statement Precautionary Statement Pictograms within DOT Label DOT Shipping

64 Shipping Label Elements Example

65 Pictogram Shape and Color For transport (DOT), pictograms will have the background and symbol colors currently used Blue = Health Red = Fire Yellow = Reactivity White = Specific Hazard For other sectors, pictograms will have a black symbol on a white background with a red diamond frame. Black frame may be used for shipments within one country. Where transport pictogram appears - GHS pictogram for same hazard should not appear.

66 DOT Pictograms Flammable Liquid Flammable Gas Flammable Aerosol Flammable solid Self-Reactive Substances Pyrophorics (Spontaneously Combustible) Self-Heating Substances Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Dangerous When Wet) Oxidizing Gases Oxidizing Liquids Oxidizing Solids Explosive Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Explosive Division 1.4 Explosive Division 1.5 Explosive Division 1.6 Compressed Gases Acute Toxicity (Poison): Oral, Dermal, Inhalation Corrosive Marine Pollutant Organic Peroxides

67 Other DOT Pictograms (Not Incorporated Into GHS) Class 6.2 Infectious substances Class 7 Radioactive material Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

68 Federal OSHA Resources Haz Com Web Page: Guide to GHS: Regulatory HCS/HazCom 2012 Final Rule HCS Comparison: HazCom 1994 and FAQs Guidance OSHA Briefs Fact Sheet Quick Cards Labeling Safety Data Sheets Pictograms Free to Download In English & Spanish

69 Summary Action Plans Train Employees on New 2012 HCS Labels and SDSs Complete by December 1, 2013 Update SDS & Labels Manufacturers by June 1, 2015 Distributors Sell Through Until December 1, 2015 Update Workplace Labels & Facility Specific Written Program Complete by June 1, 2016

70 Training Summary Today s training program included: Overview of changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) Labeling requirements Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format 16 categories Resources

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