HazCom 2012 Right-to-Understand. Helping you comply with 29 CFR

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1 HazCom 2012 Right-to-Understand Helping you comply with 29 CFR

2 Purpose of Hazard Communication (Hazcom) Classify the potential hazards of all chemicals. To ensure that information, about the dangers of all hazardous chemicals used by your company, is known by all affected employees.

3 Introduction New OSHA/GHS Hazcom 2012

4 Revised Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR First major technical revision in 29 years HazCom is more than just OSHA Department of Transportation Consumer Product Safety Commission Environmental Protection Agency

5 What is GHS? GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals Common and coherent approach to: Classifying, defining and communicating hazards Provides consistency/harmonization to labels and safety data sheets

6 What is GHS? GHS is NOT a regulation, standard, or mandate but rather a voluntary set of building blocks Each country can adopt it as it sees fit. Countries without existing chemical hazard programs can utilize GHS to: Provide necessary protection for their workers Participate in international trade

7 GHS Compliance Enforcement Dates Phased in First HazCom Deadline: December 1, 2013 Employers must train employees: How to read GHS-formatted:» Safety Data Sheets» Labels

8 GHS Compliance Enforcement Dates Phased in Second HazCom Deadline: June 1, 2015 Manufacturers & Distributers complete: Reclassification of all chemicals Produce updated SDSs Labels for items shipping to downstream users.

9 GHS Compliance Enforcement Dates Phased in Third HazCom Deadline: December 1, 2015 Distributers may ship inventory with old MSDS/Labels until Dec. 1, Extra six months given to accommodate distributors that may receive shipments too near the June 15, 2015 deadline to easily comply with it. Employers can expect to see their MSDS library change over to SDS in a relatively short time period.

10 GHS Compliance Enforcement Dates Phased in Fourth HazCom Deadline: June 1, 2016 Full employer compliance expected by June 1, 2016 During transitional period can comply with old or new HCS/HazCom 2012

11 GHS Compliance Enforcement Dates HazCom 2012 Deadlines: Dec. 1, 2013 Phased in Employees SDS & Labels June 1, 2015 Dec. 1, 2015 June 1, 2016 Producers & Distributors Newly formatted SDS & Labels Distributors Ship newly formatted SDS & Labels Employers Fully compliant

12 Who is Responsible for What? Employers who Use chemicals: Are responsible for the following as part of a compliant HazCom program: 1. Written Hazard Communication Plan/Program 2. Written Chemical Inventory 3. Proper Use of Labels and Warnings 4. Maintain SDSs and provide Right-to-Know Access to Employees 5. Providing Employee Training

13 Changes

14 Two Important Changes 1. Hazard Classification Criteria Health & Environmental hazards Physical hazards Mixtures 2. Hazard Communication Labels Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Training OSHA refers to revised standard as HazCom 2012

15 Workplace Labeling

16 Workplace Labeling Employers may continue to use current workplace specific labeling systems If they contain all required information Are consistent with the new classifications

17 Workplace Labeling Labels on Incoming Containers Must not be removed or defaced unless immediately replaced

18 Workplace Labeling Must be prominently displayed Must be in English Other languages are permitted (in addition to English)

19 Workplace Labeling HazCom 1994: National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA)

20 Workplace Labeling HazCom 1994: Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS)

21 6 Elements of Labels GHS Hazcom 2012 Product/Chemical Identifier Supplier Identifier Hazard Pictogram(s) Signal Word Hazard Statement(s) Precautionary Information

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23 PRODUCT IDENTIFIER CODE Product Name SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION Company Name Street Address City State Postal Code Country Emergency Phone Number PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, well ventilated place that is locked. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame. No smoking. Only use non-sparking tools. Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. Take precautionary measure against static discharge. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Do not breathe vapors. Wear Protective gloves. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations as specified. In Case of Fire: use dry chemical (BC) or Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) fire extinguisher to extinguish. First Aid If exposed call Poison Center. If on skin (on hair): Take off immediately any contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Workplace Labeling GHS Hazcom 2012 SAMPLE LABEL HAZARD PICTOGRAMS SIGNAL WORD Danger HAZARD STATEMENT Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause liver and kidney damage. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Directions for use Product/Chemical Identifier Supplier Identifier Precautionary Information Hazard Pictogram(s) Signal Word Hazard Statement(s)

24 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Skull & Crossbones Acute Toxicity (Fatal or toxic)

25 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Exclamation Mark Skin & Eye Irritant Dermal Sensitizer Acute Toxicity (harmful) Transient Target Organ Effects Harmful to Ozone Layer (not mandatory)

26 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Flame Flammable Self Reactive Pyrophoric Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Organic Peroxides

27 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Health Hazard Carcinogenicity Respiratory Sensitizer Reproductive Toxicity Target Organ Toxicity Mutagenicity Aspiration Toxicity

28 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Exploding Bomb Explosives Self Reactive Organic Peroxide

29 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Gas Cylinder Gases Under Pressure

30 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Flame over Circle Oxidizers

31 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Corrosion Skin Corrosion Corrosive to Metals Serious Damage to Eye

32 GHS 2012 Label Pictograms Environment (Not Mandatory) Environmental Toxicity

33 Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

34 SDS Safety Data Sheet 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 Control / Personal Protection 9. Physical & Chemical Properties 10. Stability & Reactivity 11. Toxicological Information 12. Ecological Information 13. Disposal Considerations 14. Transport Information 15. Regulatory Information 16. Other Information

35 Employee Training

36 Employee Training (h)(1) Employers shall provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their employees work area: 1. At the time of their initial assignment 2. Whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced into their work area.

37 Employee Training (h)(1) Information and training may be designed to cover 1. Specific chemicals 2. Categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity)

38 Employee Training (h)(1) Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.

39 Employee Training (h)(2) Employees shall be informed of: Requirements of this section Where hazardous chemicals are present in their work area Location and availability of the written hazard communication program Required list(s) of hazardous chemicals Safety data sheets required by this section

40 Employee Training (h)(3) Employee training shall include at least: The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer: an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers workplace labeling system used by their employer safety data sheets including the order of information how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information

41 Employee Training (h)(3) Employee training shall include at least: Measures employees can take to protect themselves hazards Specific Procedures Appropriate Work Practices Personal Protective Equipment Emergency Procedures

42 Employee Training (h)(3) Employee training shall include: Methods and observations used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.) The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area;

43 FAQs

44 FAQs Q. Will the NFPA and/or HMIS diamonds still be applicable? A. There is nothing in HazCom 2012 that prevents their use. However, NFPA and HMIS are voluntary systems and their use has never been part of the mandatory requirements of the HCS.

45 What questions do you have?