OSHA Alliance ProgramHazard Communication/GHS

RoundtableJuly 18, 2012

Darlene Susa-Anderson Vice President, SCHC

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Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC)

Initially incorporated in 1982 as the American Conference for Chemical Labeling (ACCL)

Grew out of the need for a forum to discuss ideas related to chemical labeling after the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) discontinued the Labeling and Precautionary Information Committee (LAPI)

“Labeling” issues expanded over the years to “hazard communication” issues which triggered a name change in 1992 to SCHC

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SCHC - History

Promote the improvement of hazard communication for chemicals;

Educate SCHC members on hazard communication issues;

Provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences;

Enhance the awareness of members and the general public of new developments in hazard communication; and

Provide guidance or technical expertise to a private group, legislative body or government entity

Mission of SCHC

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Non-profit organization Professional organization made up of

individuals as members (no company memberships)

Operates primarily via volunteer effort

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SCHC – Key Points

500+ professionals who represent industrial, consumer and specialty chemical companies, pharmaceutical firms, manufacturers, distributors and importers, government agencies, universities and consultants

Members are located primarily in the northeast but ~5% of the members are located in the EU and Canada

Who We Are

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Signed: October 22, 2003 Renewed: 2005, 2008 and March 1, 2012 Through the Alliance, the organizations will:

◦ Provide information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers

◦ Continue to address hazard communication hazards and issues related to increasing awareness of the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

OSHA-SCHC Alliance

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Raise awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives: To share information on OSHA's National

Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.

To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on hazard communication in order to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

OSHA-SCHC Alliance: Goals

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Outreach and communication: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of

workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the SCHC's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.

To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or SCHC's conferences, local meetings, or other events.

To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SCHC's good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

OSHA-SCHC Alliance: Goals

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Committees Semi-annual Conferences Professional Development

◦ Courses◦ Webinars

Website Resources

SCHC Resources

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Arrangements Exhibit HazCom Resources Membership Nomination Outreach and Communication Poster Session Professional Development Program SCHC-OSHA Alliance Website

Committees

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Purpose: Manage Hazard Communication Management Products Display◦ Features vendors of products that aid in the

creation and maintenance of information for hazard communication

◦ Held during Fall meetings only

Exhibit Committee

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Purpose: Identify hazard communication resource materials and sources of information for the development of material safety data sheets, hazard labels and other related documents. Monitor activities in this area and communicate this information to the membership◦ Tools:

Hazard Communication Translation Resources Published Research on Comprehensibility GHS Symbol Library Hazard Communication References (revised) Hazard Communication Links

HazCom Resources Committee

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Purpose: Identify and discuss issues related to professional development◦ Present professional development courses in

conjunction with Spring and Fall meetings◦ Host relevant webinars and other online training

opportunities, i.e., distance learning

Professional Development Committee

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Purpose: Coordinate the agenda and speakers for the Spring and Fall meetings◦ Mix of topics relevant to hazard communication

including emerging issues such as nanotechnology

◦ National and international subjects◦ Knowledgeable experienced speakers from

government and industry

Program Committee

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Purpose: Administer all aspects of Alliance committee including the development of hazard communication training and other tools that will be developed for use by OSHA and SCHC in improving hazard communication◦ GHS Fact Sheets

Initially developed for GHS awareness raising until Final Rule passed

Completed Fact Sheets are under review to review consistency and reflect HazCom 2012

SCHC-OSHA Alliance Committee

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Info Sheet #1: Pictograms Info Sheet #2: Flammable and Combustible

Liquids Info Sheet #3: What is the GHS? Info Sheet #4: Labeling – OSHA versus GHS Info Sheet #5: Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Info Sheet #6: Germ Cell Mutagenicity Info Sheet #7: Carcinogenicity NOTE: Spanish translations of the GHS Fact

Sheets were provided by SCHC and vetted by OSHA

GHS Fact Sheets (Final)

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Aspiration Hazard Corrosivity Gases Under Pressure Reproductive Toxicity

GHS Fact Sheets (in Progress)

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Outreach and communication: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of

workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the SCHC's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.

To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or SCHC's conferences, local meetings, or other events.

To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SCHC's good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

OSHA-SCHC Alliance: Goals

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Committees Semi-annual Conferences (total 5 days)

◦ Plenary Session Information and updates Networking opportunities

◦ Professional Development Professional Development

◦ Courses◦ Webinars

Website Resources

SCHC Resources

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Plenary Session: September 20-21, 2012

Professional Development Courses: September 19, 2012 September 21-23, 2012

Crystal Gateway Marriott - Arlington, VA

Fall 2012 Semi-Annual Conference

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Committees Semi-annual Conferences Professional Development

◦ Courses◦ Webinars

Website Resources

SCHC Resources

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Basic and Applied Science Courses◦ Ecotoxicology for Hazard Communication◦ Hazard Determination and Risk Assessment◦ Industrial Hygiene and Safety for Hazard

Communication◦ Science for the Hazard Communicator◦ Toxicology for Hazard Communication

Professional Development - Courses

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Regulatory and Industry Standards Courses◦ Canadian and Mexican Hazard Communication

(scheduled for Fall 2012)◦ Globally Harmonized System for Classification and

Labeling of Chemicals (scheduled for Fall 2012)◦ Hazard Communication for Asia, the Pacific Rim

and Latin America (scheduled for Fall 2012)

Professional Development - Courses

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Regulatory and Industrial Standards Courses◦ Global (GHS) Implementation Update◦ Hazard Communication of the European Union◦ International Chemical Control Laws◦ Labeling for Consumer Products◦ Multi-Modal Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods

Classification Certification◦ REACH – Chemical Safety Assessments◦ REACH – Understanding and Preparing for Chemical

Registration in Europe◦ Regulatory Requirements for Component Disclosure◦ Standardized Industrial Labeling Systems – NFPA 704

and NPCA HMIS

Professional Development - Courses

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Advanced Topics in EHS Courses◦ Endocrine Disruptors (scheduled for Fall 2012)◦ Fundamentals of Sustainable Chemistry and

Engineering (scheduled for Fall 2012)◦ Neurotoxicity (scheduled for Fall 2012)◦ Reproductive and Development Toxicology

(scheduled for Fall 2012)◦ REACH Extended Safety Data Sheets (scheduled

for Fall 2012)◦ Toxicology for Hazard Communication (scheduled

for Fall 2012)

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Professional Development - Courses

Advanced Topics in EHS Courses◦ Alternatives in Animal Testing◦ Clinical Toxicology – First Aid and Notes to

Physician◦ Exposure Control and Personal Protection

Equipment◦ Genotoxicity, Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity◦ Human Factors in Hazard Communication for

Consumer and Occupational Settings◦ Immunotoxicology◦ Life Cycle Assessment

Professional Development - Courses

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Advanced Topics in EHS Courses◦ Occupational Exposure Limits◦ Respiratory Toxicology◦ Risk Communication and Management◦ Role of Human Data in Hazard Communication◦ Toxicology of the Liver and Kidney◦ Toxicology of Nanomaterials◦ Toxicology of Testing for Hazard Communication

Professional Development - Courses

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Workshops◦ California Proposition 65 Labeling Workshop◦ US Hazard Communication for Workplace

Chemicals

Multi-Topic Courses◦ HazCom 101 – Introduction to Chemical Hazard

Communication

Professional Development - Courses

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Committees Semi-annual conferences Professional Development

◦ Courses◦ Webinars

Website Resources

SCHC Resources

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Hazard Communication 2012 – The Revised Standard and What Changes You Can Expect in the Workplace (scheduled for August 13, 2012)

AIHA/SCHC Registry Exam Preparation GHS Mixtures Series – Bridging Principles HazCom 101

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Upcoming Webinars

AIHA/SCHC Registry Exam Preparation GHS Mixtures Series – Aquatic Endpoints OSHA’s Adoption of GHS OSHA’s Adoption of GHS – Practical

Implementation

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2012 Webinars

ANSI Combined Standard eSDS GHS Mixtures Series – Acute Toxicity GHS Mixtures Series – Skin/Eye HazCom 101

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2010 and 2011 Webinars

Committees Semi-annual conferences Professional Development

◦ Courses◦ Webinars

Website Resources

Resources

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Hazard Communication Current Issues

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SCHC Linked In

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SCHC Outreach Speakers Bureau

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SCHC HazCom Consultants List

SDS and Label Authoring Registry

Program

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Purpose: Establish a mechanism to ensure the recognition of competent professionals who specialize in authoring safety data sheets and labels

Developed in partnership with AIHA Qualifications (based on point system with a

minimum 20 points needed)◦ SDS/label authoring experience (5-15 points)◦ Continuing education (10 points max)◦ Higher education (8 points max)◦ Certifications (2 points max)

www.aiharegistries.org/programs/SDSReg/Pages/default2.aspx

Registry

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Proficiency evaluation: Demonstrate competency in the skills and knowledge defined by the program’s Body of Knowledge (BOK) through a test plus practical (total 4 hour exam)

Official designation after passing the exam: Registered Specialist: SDS and Label Author

Valid for five years

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Registry

Website: www.schc.org Email address: schc-admin@schc.org Telephone: 703-658-9246 Fax: 703-658-9247 Mailing address:

◦ PO Box 1392◦ Annandale, VA 22003-9392

Contact Information

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