2012 Hazard

Communication Standard

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

Presented by Triumvirate Environmental

GHS and the 2012 Hazard

Communication Standard

Revisions

� What is GHS?� Why was the OSHA Hazard Communication

Standard Revised?� How does it affect you?� What you need to do to comply…� And by when?� Also – what are the challenges?

What is GHS?

� GHS is a system developed by the UN that establishes a set of criteria and provisions to improve consistency and quality of information provided to both employers and employees concerning chemical hazards and protective measures related to chemical hazards.

The Globally Harmonized System of

Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

Substantial inconsistencies between countries requiring different labels and Material Safety Data Sheet formats

United Nations issued a mandate in 1992 for development of a GHS - formally adopted by the UN in 2002

Adoption in the U.S.�ANPR - 2006�NPR - 2009�Final Rule 2012

Summary of Changes

GHS includes harmonized provisions for classification of chemicals for their health, physical and environmental effects as well as for labels on containers and Safety Data Sheets.

� Hazard Classification

� Labels

� Safety Data Sheets

� Information and Training

Benefits

To increase the quality and consistency of information provided to workers, employers, and chemical users by adopting a standardized approach to hazard classification, labels, and safety data.

To improve safety (estimated to prevent 43 fatalities and 521 injuries per year)

Facilitate global harmonization of standards�A single set of harmonized criteria for classifying chemicals

according to their health and physical hazards

Annual Savings: $250 million

Cost reductions and productivity gains: $507 million

OSHA Hazard

Communication Standard

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

29 CFR 1910.1200

First promulgated in 1983

Full implementation in 1989

Minor changes and technical amendments in 1994

2012 Revisions - GHS

Current HCS

Covers a broad range of health and physical hazards

Performance-oriented

Covers every type of health effect that may occur-acute and chronic

Establishes minimum information for labels and MSDSs

Key Benefit of GHS: Uniformity - less likely to have different interpretations of the same data

Revised HCSChemical Manufacturers/Importers must re-evaluate chemicals according to the new criteria

Must assign to appropriate hazard category and subcategory (Hazard class)

Physical hazards generally consistent with current DOT requirements for transport

Under revised criteria - classification based on type, degree, and severity of the hazard

2012 Revisions to the HCS

Criteria for classification of chemical hazards

Labeling provisions - Signal Words, Pictograms, Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Specified format for Safety Data Sheets

Definitions

Employee training requirements

Also revisions to other OSHA Standards

What hasn’t changed

�Does not apply to hazardous waste

�Labeling not required on portable containers intended for immediate use

�Requirements for written hazard communication program

�Accessibility to Safety Data Sheets

HCS 2012 - 1910.1200

(a) Purpose - classification vs. evaluation

(b) Scope and Application - terminology changes only

(c) Definitions - added, revised & deleted several

(d) Hazard Classification - new specific criteria and guidance for Health and Physical Hazards

(e) Hazard Communication Program- terminology changes only

HCS 2012 - 1910.1200

(f) Labels - extensive revisions

(g) Safety Data Sheets (formerly Material Safety Data Sheets) - 16-section format same as ANSI standard

(h) Training and Information - new labels, SDS format

(i) Trade Secrets - % of composition in Mixtures on SDS

(j) Effective Dates

HCS 2012 - 1910.1200

Appendix A- Health Hazard Criteria (Mandatory)

Appendix B- Physical Hazard Criteria (Mandatory)

Appendix C- Allocation of Label Elements (Mandatory)

Appendix D- Safety Data Sheets (Mandatory)

Appendix A - Health Hazard

Criteria

Acute ToxicitySkin Corrosion / IrritationSerious Eye Damage / Eye IrritationRespiratory or Skin SensitizationGerm Cell Mutagenicity

Aspiration HazardCarcinogenicityReproductive ToxicitySpecific Target Organ Toxicity - Single ExposureSpecific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated or Prolonged Exposure

Appendix B - Physical Hazard

Criteria

Explosives

Flammable Gases / Aerosols

Oxidizing Gases

Gases Under Pressure

Flammable Liquids / Solids

Self-Reactive Substances and Mixtures

Organic Peroxides

Corrosive to MetalsPyrophoric Liquids / SolidsSelf-Heating Substances and MixturesSubstances and Mixtures which, in Contact with Water, emit Flammable GasesOxidizing Liquids / Solids

Definitions - Deleted

Combustible Liquid

Compressed Gas

Explosive

Flammable

Organic Peroxide

Oxidizer

Water-Reactive

Pyrophoric

Unstable (reactive)

Flashpoint

Hazard Warning

Identity

Material Safety Data Sheet

Definitions - Revised

Chemical

Chemical Name

Hazardous Chemical

Health Hazard

Label

Mixture

Physical Hazard

Trade Secret

Definitions - Added

Classification

Hazard Category

Hazard Class

Hazard Not Otherwise Classified

Label Elements

Pictogram

Precautionary Statement

Product Identifier

Pyrophoric Gas

Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word

Simple Asphyxiant

Substance

Safety Data Sheets

� Detailed technical information serving as a reference source for:�Employees,

�Industrial hygienists,

�Safety professionals,

�Emergency responders,

�Healthcare professionals, etc.

Safety Data Sheets

� 16-section format

� Essentially the same as the ANSI standard (ANSI Z400.1 & Z129.1)

� Appendix D details the information to be included under each heading

� Non-mandatory: Ecological Information, Disposal Considerations, Transport Information, or Regulatory Information

Employee Training

� Designed to ensure understanding of chemical hazards and protective measures to follow� Train employees on the new label elements

and SDS format by 12/1/2013

Revisions

Signal Words� Danger - more severe

� Warning - less severe

Pictograms� 8 different symbols in black on a white background

within a red diamond

Labels

� Brief, but immediate and conspicuous summary of hazard information

Hazard Statements &

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statement - describes the hazards associated with the chemical

Precautionary Statement - describes recommended measures to protect against hazard exposures or improper storage or handling of a chemical

Hazard Statements & Precautionary

Statements

New Labeling - Pictograms

Flame

Flammables

Pyrophorics

Self-Heating

Emits Flammable Gas

Self-Reactives

Organic Peroxides

GHS Flammable Liquid Classifications

New - 4 Flammable Categories, No Combustible Category

GHS Criteria are Consistent with DOT

Secondary Labeling Systems - NFPA 704 Diamond and Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS)

Table XIII-6. Flammable Liquid

Definitions

GHSFlammable and Combustible

Liquids Standard (29 CFR 1910.106)

CategoryFlashpoint ∘C (∘F)

Boiling Point ∘C (∘F)

ClassFlashpoint ∘C

(∘F)Boiling Point

∘C (∘F)

FLAMMABLE 1 <23 (73.4) ≤35 (95)FLAMMABLE

CLASS IA<22.8 (73) <37.8 (100)

FLAMMABLE 2 <23 (73.4) >35 (95)FLAMMABLE

CLASS IB<22.8 (73) ≥37.8 (100)

FLAMMABLE 3≥33 (73.4 AND ≤60

(140)

FLAMMABLE CLASS IC

COMBUSTIBLE CLASS II

≥22.8(73) AND <37.8(100)≥37.8(100

AND <60(140)

FLAMMABLE 4>60 (140) AND ≤93 (199.4)

COMBUSTIBLE CLASS IIIA

≥60 (140) AND <93.3(200)

NONECOMBUSTIBLE

CLASS IIIB≥93.3 (200)

Exploding Bomb

Explosives

Self-Reactives

Organic Peroxides

Corrosive

Corrosion

Exclamation Mark

Irritant (Skin and Eye)

Skin Sensitizer

Acute Toxicity

Narcotic Effects

Respiratory Tract Irritant

Hazardous to Ozone Layer

Flame Over CircleOxidizers

Gas Cylinders

Gases Under Pressure

Skull & Crossbones

Acute Toxicity (Fatal or Toxic)

Health Hazard

Carcinogen

Mutagenicity

Reproductive Toxicity

Respiratory Sensitizer

Target Organ Toxicity

Aspiration Toxicity

Environment (Non-Mandatory)

Aquatic Toxicity

Effective Dates

Effective Completion Date

Requirements Who

December 1, 2013 Train employees on new labels and SDS format

Employers

June 1, 2015December 1, 2015

Comply with all modified provisions for preparation and distribution of new labels and SDSs

Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers

June 1, 2016 Update workplace labeling and Hazard Communication program and provide employee training

Employers

Transition Period

� May 25, 2012 to the effective completion dates:�Comply with either the revised HCS published on

March 26, 2012, or the standards that were in effect prior to adopting GHS provisions

Other OSHA Standards

Affected

� Laboratory Standard� Definitions

� Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response� Definitions� Training on new labels, physical and health hazards

� Subpart Z � 1910.1048 – Formaldehyde� 1910.1052 – Methylene Chloride

U.S Regulatory Authorities with

jurisdiction over chemical hazard

communication

Occupational Health & Safety Agency (OSHA)

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A few of the challenges

�GHS vs. NFPA Flammable Classifications

�When to provide employee training

�Current HCS vs. GHS Container labels

�Effective dates for employers vs. manufacturers/importers

Questions?

Thank you!

Sandra J. PerryDirector of Environmental Health & Safety Services

Triumvirate Environmental

Cell phone: 617.686.7713sperry@triumvirate.com