Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Update

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communication, WAC 296-901

Contact Information

David R. Pearsall Industrial Hygiene

Consultant Division of Occupational

Safety and Health, Department of Labor & Industries

(206) 515-2841, peae235@lni.wa.gov

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Workshop Objectives

GHS What is it? Who does it affect?

Changes to HazCom Hazard Classification Labeling Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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What is GHS?

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Who has adopted GHS?• Adopted• Voluntary• In work• Not yet

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What is it? Uniform classification of substances, by hazard

to humans and the environment Standardization of labels and safety data sheets

Who does it affect? Workers, employers Manufacturers, importers, distributors Emergency response, transport, consumers

GHS: The

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mical Hazard munication ted, currently296-800-170

OSHA HazCom 2012 aligned with GHS; WA State GHS HazCom rules proposed

GHS development egins, at United

Nations Rio Conference

GHS becomes effective in WA State, WAC 296-901

Employers to train employees on SDS and label format

Manufacturers, importers, distributors to comply with new SDS and label requirements

Distributors not to ship unless container has GHS label

Employers to update labels and written HazCom program; employees to receive training

HazCom Timeline

1984 1992 2012 2013 June 2014 June 2015 Dec. 2015 June 2016

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Organization of the Rule

Purpose

Scope and application

Definitions

Hazard classification

Written program

Labels and other forms of warning

Safety data sheets

Employee information and training

Trade secrets

Effective dates

Appendices

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A • Written Program

B • Chemical Inventory

C • Labeling

D • Safety Data Sheet

E • Employee Information and Training

Elements of HazCom

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Major Changesfrom Hazard Determination to Hazard Classification

Detailed criteria based on scientific data Hazard class – why it’s bad Hazard category – how bad it is Criteria are in appendices to the

rule (142 pages worth!) Class and category drive use of

specific elements (pictograms and text) on labels.

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Changes for All Employers

Different format for labels and SDS Standard language Pictograms MSDS are now SDS

Train your employees on the new format

Update your HazCom program to reflect GHS

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How do you get information about hazardous chemicals?

You can get information two ways: Label Safety data sheet

(SDS)

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Why read the label and SDS? Ingredients:Tells you what chemicals are in the product

Hazards:Informs you of the hazards of exposure

Safe handling:Gives you instructions on how to protect yourself

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Product Labeling

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Parts of the Label1

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The four pictograms on the label are telling you …

• Fatal if swallowed.• Fatal if inhaled.• Toxic in contact with

the skin.• Remove person to

fresh air.• Immediately call a

poison center/doctor.• Wash thoroughly

after handling.

• DANGER!• Causes severe skin

burns and eye damage.

• Do not breathe dusts or mists.

• If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

• Store locked up.

• Flammable liquid and vapor.

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.No smoking.

• Store in a well-ventilated space. Keep cool.

• May cause cancer.• Causes damage to

organs.• Obtain special

instructions before use.• If exposed or

concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

• Store locked up.

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This label is warning you of multiple hazards. Find how you can protect yourself.

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Shipping Labels

Shipping labels (labels on the original product containers) require all 6 elements:1. Product identifier2. Signal word3. Hazard statements4. Pictograms5. Precautionary statements6. Contact information

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Workplace Labels

Workplace labels are:

Labels used for secondary containers, or if shipping label is damaged or missing

Required elements:

Product identifier

Hazard statements and/or pictograms

Signal word not required

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Example of a Shipping Label

DangerHighly flammable liquid and vapor.Causes severe eye irritation.

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame – no smoking.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.Use only in a well-ventilated area.Keep container closed when not in use.Store away from heat and ignition sources.Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open.

Solvent Suppliers, Inc.123 Main Street, AnyTown, WA 98204Telephone: (360) 448-4928

ACETONE

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Examples of Workplace Labels

Identifier and pictograms, or

Identifier and hazard statements, or

Both

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Pop Quiz – What About These Labels?

Here are labels for acetone in two commonly used label formats, the NFPA “hazard diamond” and the HMIS “color bar”

Can these be used as workplace labels?

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What is the Difference?

All SDS have the same sections in the same order.

All sections must be included, even if there is no information available.

Many manufacturers are already using the SDS format or variations of it.

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Sections of the SDS

1) Identification

2) Hazard identification

3) Composition/ingredients

4) First-aid measures

5) Firefighting measures

6) Accidental release

7) Handling and storage

8) Exposure controls

9) Physical/chemical properties

10) Stability and reactivity

11) Toxicological info

12) Ecological info

13) Disposal considerations

14) Transport info

15) Regulatory info

16) Other info, revision date

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What do these pictograms stand for?

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Health Hazard Pictograms

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Physical Hazard Pictograms

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AquaticToxicity

The 9th pictogram:Environment

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Click on any of these links for additional support sources

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More web links

Request Consultation Hazard Communication GHS Topic Page http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/AtoZ/ghs/

Hazard Communication Training Kit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/TrainTools/Trainer/

Kits/hazcom/

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Contact L&I Consultants

Call one of our industrial hygiene, safety, or risk management consultants for a safety and health program review and workplace evaluation

Free and confidential By employer invitation only No citations, no penalties

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Workshop Summary

Hazard Classification Hazard class Hazard category

Labels Signal word, pictograms Hazard statements, precautionary statements

Safety Data Sheets 16-section format

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