by sheryl hoffmann, laboratory manager concordia college, sa [email protected]
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GHS UpdateCONASTA 2012
By Sheryl Hoffmann, Laboratory ManagerConcordia College, SA
What is the GHS?
The GHS is an acronym for The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
The GHS is a single internationally agreed system of
classification and labelling of chemicals, which was developed under the auspices of the United Nations.
The GHS includes harmonised criteria for:• the classification of physical hazards (such as
flammability), • health hazards (such as carcinogenicity) and • environmental hazards
Purple Book
WHS Legislation
In Australia, GHS is being introduced as part of the national harmonised Work Health & Safety legislation
Commenced on 1st Jan 2012 in NSW, Qld, ACT, Commonwealth, & NT jurisdictions
Will start in Tas on 1st Jan 2013
SA, Vic & WA are yet to pass the legislation
Legislation
Work Health and Safety Act, 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations – Chapter 7: Hazardous Chemicals
Code of Practices Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
Chemicals Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the
Workplace (draft)
What does it look like?
Classification
Physical Hazards
Health Hazards Environmental Hazards
Physical Hazards
Explosives Flammable Gases Flammable Aerosols Oxidizing Gases Gases Under Pressure Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Self-Reactive Substances Pyrophoric Liquids
Pyrophoric Solids Self-Heating
Substances Substances which, in
contact with water, emit flammable gases
Oxidizing Liquids Oxidizing Solids Organic Peroxides Corrosive to Metals
Health Hazards
Acute Toxicity Skin Corrosion/Irritation Serous Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Germ Cell Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicology Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated
Exposure Aspiration Toxicity
Environmental Hazards
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment
Acute aquatic toxicity Chronic aquatic toxicity
Bioaccumulation potentialRapid degradability
SDS
Safety Data Sheets replace
Material Safety Data Sheets
>=500 g/ml Labels
Product Identifier (eg name) Proper Shipping name & UN Number (if Dangerous Good) The name, address & phone number of the Australian
importer or manufacturer Identity & proportions (if a mixture) Signal Word eg Danger or Warning Hazard Statement Hazard Pictogram Precautionary Statements (4 types) Any other info eg first aid, emergency procedures Expiry date of the chemical if applicable
Precautionary Statements
Prevention eg P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
Response eg P303 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Storage eg P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal eg P501 Dispose of contents/container to ....
Nine Hazard Pictograms
Explosive (Exploding bomb)
Flammability (Flame)
Gases under pressure (Gas cylinder)
Nine Hazard Pictograms
Oxidising (Flame over circle)
Chronic Health hazards (Health hazard)-includes carcinogens, reproductive toxins, mutagenic, specific target organ toxicity, and aspiration hazard
Nine Hazard Pictograms
Corrosive (Corrosion)
Acute toxicity (Skull and crossbones)
Nine Hazard Pictograms
Certain health Hazards(Exclamation mark) (e.g. sensitisers)
Environmental hazard (Environment)
Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC N.O.S (Flammosol)
UN 1992Contains:Hydrocarbon solvent 95%Toxicole 5% DANGER
Highly flammable liquid and vapour Toxic if swallowed Causes skin irritation
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
In case of fire: Use powder for extinction.
Rinse skin using plenty of soap and water. Keep away from sparks and open flames. – No smoking.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Keep container tightly closed.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Rinse mouth. Use explosion-proof electrical equipment.Use only non-sparking tools.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Store locked up in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with State regulations.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use. Madeup Chemical Company, , , My State. Telephone: 1200 000 000 www.madeup-chemical-company.com.au
GHS Label
Small Label
Flammosol
Refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use.
Madeup Chemical Company, 999 Chemical Street, Chemical Town, My State. Telephone: 1300 000 000
Flammosol
Highly flammable liquid and vapour Toxic if swallowed Causes skin irritation
Decanted Label
RESPONSIBILITIES
Labelling Register SDS
Labelling
Person who is conducting a business or undertaking
Ensure that a hazardous chemical is correctly labelled if the chemical is manufactured at the workplace; or transferred or decanted from the chemical’s original container at the workplace.
NB: Manufactured includes the activities of packing, repacking, formulating, blending, mixing, making, remaking and synthesising.
Consumer Products
Original label on a consumer product is sufficient if it is reasonably foreseeable that the hazardous chemical will be used in the workplace only:
o in a quantity that is consistent with consumer household use, and
o in a way that is consistent with consumer household use, and
o in a way that is incidental to the nature of the work carried out by a worker using the chemical
New Information
Safe Work Australia Website
http://safeworkaustralia.gov.au/SafetyInYourWorkplace/HazardousSubstancesAndDangerousGoods/GHS/Pages/GHS.aspx
Be careful with different sources of information
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