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Hazard Communication & The Globally Harmonized System
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What the GHS Means
Hazard Communication standard: Gives workers right to know; evaluation tool for manufacturers
No set method for communicating
GHS: Single set of classifying criteria
Prevents 585 injuries/illnesses, 43 deaths annually
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The “Purple Book”
Created by United Nations expert panel Includes:
– Classification criteria– Standardized label elements– Hazard/precaution signs– Standardized safety data sheet info
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How the Hazcom Standard Has Changed
Hazard classification – new criteria
Labels – align with GHS format
Safety Data Sheets – Specified 16 sections
Information/Training – Workers must understand new elements
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Hazcom Labels
Must be on every chemical container
If it’s missing, don’t open – report it
Includes:- Product identifier- Supplier identification- Precautionary statements- Hazard statement- Signal words- Pictograms
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Pictogram: Health Hazard
Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive toxicity Respiratory sensitizer Target organ toxicity Aspiration toxicity
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Pictogram: Flame
Flammables
Pyrophorics
Self-heating
Emits flammable gas
Self-reactives
Organic peroxides
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Pictogram: Exclamation Mark
Irritant (skin/eye) Skin sensitizer Acute toxicity Narcotic effects Respiratory tract irritant Hazardous to ozone layer
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Pictograms: Corrosion; Exploding Bomb
Corrosion:- Skin corrosion/burns- Eye damage- Corrosive to metals
Exploding Bomb:- Explosives- Self-reactives- Organic peroxides
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Other Pictograms
Gas Cylinder: Contents under pressure
Flame Over Circle: Oxidizers
Skull & Crossbones: Acute toxicity
Environment: Aquatic toxicity
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Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – how employees are informed about chemicals
GHS revision: Consistent headings, specified sequence of 16 sections
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SDS Sections (Part 1)
1. Identification2. Hazard(s) identification3. Composition4. First-aid measures5. Firefighting measures6. Accidental release measures7. Handling and storage8. Exposure controls/personal protection
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SDS Sections
9. Physical/chemical properties10. Stability/reactivity11. Toxicological information12. Ecological information13. Disposal considerations14. Transport information15. Regulatory information16. Other information
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Your Responsibilities
Employers MUST train workers on existing and new chemicals handled in workplace
Workers MUST:
– Always read the labels
– Follow instructions on SDSs
– Wear specified PPE
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PPE
Glasses, goggles, face shields
Gloves
Respirators/dust masks
Foot, head, full-body protection
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Summary
GHS changes are designed to improve safety and clarify hazards
You must follow instructions on Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels to protect yourself
You must wear and maintain required PPE