G.H.S. Hazard Communication Compliance Training Presentation

Corporate Safety

Safety Compliance Institute Employer Defense Specialists 24760 W Via Del Llano | Calabasas, CA 91302 mike@oshadefenders.com | www.oshadefenders.com

Class Objectives • Participants will learn the following:

– The new OSHA Globally Harmonized System (GHS) regulations regarding the communication of chemical hazards

– The new GHS Physical & Health Hazard Classification

– The new Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format – The new OSHA GHS labeling system including

signal words, hazard statement, precautionary statement and pictograms

– The new OSHA GHS classifications criteria for flammable liquids

Why Hazard Communication? All employers in California are legally obligated to provide and maintain a safe and healthful workplace for employees

Major Changes in the New OSHA GHS HCS

• Hazard Classification: This provides specific criteria to address health & physical hazards as well as classification of chemical mixtures.

• Labels: Chemical manufacturers & importers must provide a label that includes a signal word, pictogram, hazard statement, and precautionary statement for each hazard class and category

Major Changes in the New HCS • Safety Data Sheet (SDS): The new format

requires 16 specific sections, ensuring consistency in presentation of important protection information

• Information & Training: To facilitate the understanding of the new system, the new HCS requires that workers be trained by December 1, 2013 on the new label elements and safety data sheet format, in addition to the current training requirements.

Objectives – What is required?

• Hazard Determination • SDS • Labels • Written Hazard Communication Program • Training

Examples of Hazardous Chemicals • Solvents – xylene, toluene, acetone • Corrosives – acids (HCI), bases (KOH) • Dusts – wood, metal • Mists – acid • Fumes – welding • Compressed gases – oxygen, acetylene, argon • Flammables – gasoline, paint thinner

Hazard Determination • Physical hazards: Flammable liquids,

compressed gases, explosives, organic peroxides, oxidizers, water reactives, pyrophorics, self reactives, and corrosives. – Flammable Hazards: Flammable Liquids means

a liquid having a flash point at or below 199.4 degrees F.

• Health hazards: acute or chronic health effects, carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, corrosives, sensitizers

Classification Differences between NFPA & GHS

NFP Hazard Ratings 0 = Minimal Hazard 1 = Slight Hazard 2 = Moderate Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard

GHS Hazard Categories Category 1 = Severe Hazard Category 2 = Serious Hazard Category 3 = Moderate Hazard Category 4 = Slight Hazard Category 5 = Minimal Hazard

Hazard Statement • Hazard Statement: A statement assigned to a

hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical including where appropriate, the degree of hazard

• Precautionary Statement: A phrase that

describes recommended measures to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical.

Examples of Hazard Statements

• Fatal if inhaled • Toxic if inhaled • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Cause skin irritation • May cause an allergic skin reaction • May cause respiratory irritation

Example of Precautionary Statement

• Keep container tightly closed. • Store in cool well ventilated place that is

locked • Keep away from heat / spark / open flame • No smoking

New OSHA Labeling System • Flame Physical Hazards

Flammables Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Self-Reactives Organic Peroxide

New OSHA Labeling System • Flame Over Circle – Physical Hazards

Oxidizers – one that supports the combustion of fuel

New OSHA Labeling System • Exploding Bomb – Physical Hazards

Explosives Self Reactives Organic Peroxides

New OSHA Labeling System • Gas Cylinders – Physical Hazards

Gases under pressure

New OSHA Labeling System • Corrosives – Physical / Health Hazards

Skin Corrosion / Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals

New OSHA Labeling System • Health Hazards

Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity

New OSHA Labeling System • Exclamation Mark – Health Hazards

Irritation (skin & eye) Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant Hazardous to Ozone Layer (non-mandatory)

New OSHA Labeling System • Skull and Crossbones – Poisons and

Acute Toxicity – Health Hazards

Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

Hazard Classification Summary Examples of Physical and Health Hazards:

1) carcinogenic, germ cell mutagenic, toxic to reproduction / 2) specific target organ toxicity

GHS – Hazard Pictograms and correlated exemplary Hazard Classes

Label

• Secondary containers must be labeled

• Note: Portable containers do not have to be labeled if they are transferred from labeled container and are immediately used by the same employee who transferred the substance

Responsibilities • Employees are responsible for the following:

– Adhering to handling, use and clean up precautions listed on container labels and SDS

– Notify Supervisor of any un-logged chemical – Requesting training on new or unfamiliar

substances – Reading SDS and container labels before

handling or using substances – Wearing all PPE specified on the SDS – Attending all required training and information

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