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of classifying and labeling chemicals

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Who: Employers What: Must train employees on label requirements and the new safety data sheets.

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Who: Chemical manufactures What: Must comply with all final rules & provisions of the regulation.

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Who: Chemical distributors What: Must ship containers using GHS compliant labels.

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Who: Employers/distributors What: Must update workplace HAZCOM program and train employees on newly identified hazards.

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All employees who work with or have the potential exposure of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

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All employees who work in an area where hazardous chemicals are present.

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Dont forget new hires and job transfer!

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Show the video created by MCAA Ask employees to sign the sign-in sheet Ask employees to take the quiz

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Labels on shipping containers must include: Product Identifier Signal Word Pictogram Hazard Statement Precautionary Statement Supplier Identification (Name, Address, Phone Number)

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A word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label Example: danger and warning

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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 Example: Fatal if swallowed (Acute Oral Toxicity)

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A phrase that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling. Example: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Example: Keep container tightly closed

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The statements assigned to a chemical address the following four areas:

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A composition that may include a symbol plus other graphic elements to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical Eight pictograms are designated under this standard for application to a hazard category.

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Explosive

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Flammable

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Oxidizing

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Compressed Gas

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Toxic

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Corrosive

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Irritant

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Health Hazard Respiratory Sensitive Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity Specific Target Organ Aspiration Hazard

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Environmentally Damaging OPTIONAL

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1.Identification 2.Hazard (s) identification 3.Composition/information on ingredients 4.First aid measures 5.Fire Fighting measures 6.Accidental release measures 7.Handling and storage 8.Exposure control/personal protection

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9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal considerations 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16.Other information

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be readily accessible to workers when they are in their work areas, during each work shift.

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Hazard Communication works when employers also use SDS information to make sure that proper protective measures are being implemented

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HazCom 2012 Webpage http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html Safety & Health Topics Webpage http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index2.html UN GHS Sub-Committee Home Page http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghswelcome.html