Hazard Communication GHS Presented By The Sustainable Workplace

Hazard Communication / GHS Presented By: The Sustainable Workplace Alliance David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP 1

Hazard Communication Standard Adopted in 1983 Covers 43+ Million Workers 5+ Million American Workplaces Over 880, 000 Chemicals Went into effect May 25, 2012 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals 2

What’s Included in HAZCOM / GHS? 3

1. Written Plan 2. Training 3. Labels 4. MSDS / SDS 5. Chemical Inventory 4

OSHA’s Roll-Out Schedule 5

GHS Labeling Requirements – Primary Container Product/Chemical Identifier Precautionary Information Signal Word Hazard Statement(s) Pictogram(s) Supplier Info Figure 2 6

Figure 3 7

Secondary Containers Product identifier (name) and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals AKA Portable Container / Workplace Labels 8

GHS Labeling Requirements – Workplace Container Pictogram(s) Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone Danger: Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation Figure 4 general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals 9

Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals 10

Pictogram(s) Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone 11

Correct or Incorrect?

Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

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1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) Identification 3. Composition / Ingredient Information 4. First Aid Measures 5. Fire-Fighting Measures 6. Accidental Release Measures 7. Handling and Storage 8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection 9. Physical & Chemical Properties 10. Stability & Reactivity 11. Toxicological Information 12. Ecological Information 13. Disposal Considerations 14. Transport Information 15. Regulatory Information 22 Figure 1 16. Other Information

3 M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 4: First Aid

Avantor Acetone Section 4: First Aid

3 M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 7: Handling and Storage

3 M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 8: Personal Protective Equipment

Chemical List • Chemical Name • Where Used Retained for at least thirty (30) years. 27

David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP david@sustainablewp. org www. the-OSHA-Advisor. com