Demystifying GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
Demystifying GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals WELCOME Presented by our Referral Partner:
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GHS WHY DO WE NEED IT GHS is an internationally agreed upon system set to replace the various classification and labeling standards used in different countries.
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CAFFEINE (CAS#: 58 -08 -2) …not coffee ; -) Australia - Harmful Canada - Toxic China - Non Hazardous EU - Harmful India - Non Toxic Japan - Toxic Malaysia - Harmful New Zealand - Hazardous
GHS MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS On Monday, March 26 th, 2012 OSHA’s final rule addressing U. S. alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) was published in the Federal Register.
WHY? • VALUABLE TOOL FOR ENABLING GLOBAL TRADE • ENHANCES UNDERSTANDING OF HAZARDS FROM FOREIGN PRODUCTS • UNIFORM EMPLOYEE TRAINING • HELPS COUNTRIES WITH FEW EHS RESOURCES TO COMPETE GLOBALLY
HISTORY STATED AT THE 1992 UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCED) Agenda 21, para. 19. 27: “A globally harmonized classification system and compatible labeling system, including material safety data sheets and easily understandable symbols, should be available, if feasible by the year 2000”
WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY FROM 1994 HAZARD COMMUNICATION 29 CFR 1910. 1200 “RIGHT TO KNOW” STANDARD “A GREAT STEP FORWARD”
OSHA - HCS CHANGES BASIC FRAMEWORK OF THE HCS WILL NOT CHANGE • Chemical manufacturers and importers are responsible for providing information about the identities and hazards of chemicals they produce or import • All employers using hazardous chemicals within their operations are still required to have a hazard communication program, providing information to employees about chemical hazards and associated protective measures.
OSHA - HCS KEY ELEMENTS • OSHA PELs (and other OELs) required to be listed on SDS • Employee re-training required within 2 years of publication of final rule • Full compliance required within 3 years of effective date • Several other details are being debated
HCS ORGANIZATION (a) Purpose (b) Scope and Application (c) Definitions (d) Hazard Classification (e) Written Hazard Communication Program (f) Labels and Other Forms of Warning (g) Safety Data Sheets (h) Employee Information and Training (i) Trade Secrets (j) Effective Dates Appendices A-F
TODAY OBJECTIVES The GHS is intended to: Create an internationally recognizable hazard communication system Establish a framework for countries that do not have a hazard communication system Support the trade of chemicals that have been properly assessed and identified for international exchange
WHAT IS IN IT? OBJECTIVES The GHS comprises standards for: ü Classifying chemicals ü Creates symbols (pictograms) for hazards ü Creates labeling requirements ü Establishes a universal MSDS (SDS)
CLASSIFICATION GHS classifies materials based on physical and health hazards. Some physical hazard classes include: • Explosives • Flammable aerosols • Flammable gases • Flammable liquids • Flammable solids • Gases under pressure • Oxidizing gases……etc.
CLASSIFICATION GHS health hazard classes include: • Acute toxicity (LD 50 and LC 50) • Skin corrosion/irritation • Serious eye damage/eye irritation • Respiratory and skin sensitization • Germ cell mutagenicity • Reproductive toxicity • Carcinogenicity • Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) • Aspiration hazard
GHS LABELS: PICTOGRAMS SIMILAR TO CURRENT EU SYMBOLS Pictograms convey information as one of 3 main groups: q Health, q Physical and/or q Environmental hazards
GHS LABELS: PICTOGRAMS WHITE BACKGROUND RED BORDER BLACK SYMBOL
GHS LABELS: PICTOGRAMS
GHS LABELS: PICTOGRAMS FORMAT Two pictograms are completely new, and are not similar to any current EU pictograms.
GHS LABELS: PICTOGRAMS HEALTH HAZARD The “Health Hazard” features an effected human bust. This pictogram indicates carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicity (CMRs), aspiration hazards, respiratory sensitizers and substances which have target organ toxicity.
GHS LABELS: PICTOGRAMS EXCLAMATION MARK Harmful chemicals and irritants are marked with an “Exclamation Mark, ” replacing the European saltire.
GHS LABELS: PICTOGRAMS NEW SKULL & CROSSBONES NOT REALLY!
CONTAINER LABELS FORMAT The GHS does not specify an exact label format. However, it does require certain provisions. • • • Product identification Supplier identification Symbols (hazard pictograms) Signal words Hazard statements Precautionary information
CONTAINER LABELS FORMAT Currently, OSHA allows labeling format flexibility Common practice in the US to follow ANSI Z 129. 1 -2006 Standard for precautionary labeling
GHS LABELS: SIGNAL WORDS "DANGER" OR "WARNING" Used to emphasize hazards and indicate severity of the hazard. Lower level hazard categories do not use signal words. Only one signal word corresponding to the class of the hazard should be used on a label.
GHS LABELS: HAZARD STATEMENTS RISK PHRASES assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the hazard. A statement should be included on the label for each GHS hazard when multiple hazards are associated with the product.
GHS LABELS: HAZARD STATEMENTS RISK PHRASE/HAZARD STATEMENT EXAMPLES • “Fatal if in contact with skin” • “May cause cancer” • “Extremely flammable aerosol”
GHS LABELS: ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Provided to minimize or prevent adverse effects. There are four types of precautionary statements covering: prevention; spill and exposure response; storage, and; disposal.
GHS LABELS: ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Supporting information that does not contradict the standardized hazard information
GHS LABEL EXAMPLE
GHS LABEL EXAMPLE
SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS) SDS IS THE NEW MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets will now be referred to as Safety Data Sheets. The 16 -sections format (similar to ISO, EU and ANSI MSDS/SDS requirements) is now standard.
SDS 16 -SECTION FORMAT INCLUDES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Identification 9. Physical and chemical Hazard(s) identification properties Composition/ 10. Stability and reactivity information on 11. Toxicological ingredients information First-aid measures 12. Ecological information Fire-fighting measures 13. Disposal considerations Accidental release 14. Transport information measures 15. Regulatory information Handling and storage 16. Other information Exposure control/ personal protection
SDS WHEN IS AN SDS REQUIRED? : When a material contains greater than or equal to 1. 0% of a component chemical that can cause: acute toxicity; skin corrosion; serious eye damage; germ cell mutagenicity (Cat. 2); reproductive toxicity; specific target organ toxicity (with repeated exposure), and/or; hazardous to the aquatic environment.
SDS WHEN IS AN SDS REQUIRED? : When a material contains greater than or equal to 0. 1% of a component chemical that can cause: respiratory or skin sensitization; germ cell mutagenicity (Cat. 1), and/or; carcinogenicity.
COMPLIANCE MANUFACTURER CONCERNS SDS Authoring, labels, cost, benefits of trade EMPLOYER CONCERNS GHS-compliant SDS and secondary container labels, training, and inclusion in your written hazard communication plan.
MANUFACTURERS WORLD PROGRESS ü Asia ü Europe ü Australia ü North America ü South America
MANUFACTURERS UNDER GHS ALL SDSs MUST FOLLOW 16 -HEADING FORMAT US Suppliers must re-author their MSDSs in the 16 -section GHS format ANSI Z 400. 1 -2004 MSDS Standard already reflects 16 -heading GHS format
WHY? WHY ADOPT GHS? IT IS REQUIRED! More importantly, worker and consumer safety is improved with uniformity by limiting inconsistencies that exist between the varying nations’ hazard communication systems Companies that do not adopt GHS will be at a disadvantage when doing business internationally
GHS DEADLINES
EMPLOYERS TRAINING December 1, 2013 Train Employees on the New Label Elements and SDS format
EMPLOYERS TRAINING Employers need to be aware of the GHS as chemicals enter the workplace. Employers importing chemicals from countries that are further along in implementing the GHS will need to address training sooner. Workers should understand GHS labels and be familiar with the 16 -section SDS.
US GOVT. AGENCIES • DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS “ON BOARD” • ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) COMMITTED TO GHS IN 2004 • CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS STILL REVIEWING
OUTCOMES Improved knowledge and recognition of chronic health hazards of chemicals. Framework established for movement towards the elimination of CMRs (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic substances) , and/or their replacement with less hazardous chemicals.
HOW GHS EFFECTS YOU CONTAINER LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS MSDS IS NOW SDS (AUTHORED IN A 16 -SECTION FORMAT) TRAINING
HOW GHS EFFECTS YOU THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO DO: 1. 2. 3. Review your chemical inventory (update your inventory) Get familiar with your MSDS (now SDS) and secondary labeling requirements Stay informed and train your people (http: //www. osha. gov/dsg/hazcom/standards. html) (http: //www. ghskit. com/)
Questions? Transition Plan? Demos? Contact Referral Partner: Mary Scaggs of HCS Inc. 281. 296. 9599 Mary@Houston. Chem. Safe. com
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