Label Safety Data Sheet Training Preview Hazard Communication

Label / Safety Data Sheet Training Preview Hazard Communication Standard 2012 Revision

Hazard Communication Standard OSHA revised Haz. Comm standard Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Changes in chemical labels and safety data sheets

Goals of New Standard Provide a common and coherent look Enhance worker comprehension Reduce confusion Safer training Safer handling and use of chemicals Quicker and more efficient access to data sheets

December 1 st, 2013 Compliance deadline! All employees must be trained on new label elements and SDS format

Label Information Pictogram Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Product identifier and supplier information

Reclassification Ratings GHS classification ratings order of severity differ from NFPA and HMIS: HMIS/NFPA 0 = least hazardous 4 = most hazardous GHS 5 = least hazardous 1 = more hazardous

Label Pictograms Symbol on white background with red square frame 8 pictograms used by OSHA

Pictogram: Health Hazard Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive toxicity Respiratory sensitizer Target organ toxicity Aspiration toxicity Germ cell mutagens

Pictogram: Flame Flammable Pyrophorics Self-heating Emits flammable gas Self-reactives Organic peroxides

Pictogram: Exclamation Mark Irritant Skin sensitizer Acute toxicity Narcotic effects Respiratory tract irritant Hazardous to ozone layer

Pictogram: Gas Cylinder Gases under pressure

Pictogram: Corrosion Skin corrosion/burns Eye damage Corrosive to metals

Pictogram: Exploding Bomb Explosives Self-reactives Organic peroxide

Pictogram: Flame Over Circle Oxidizers

Pictogram: Skull & Crossbones Acute toxicity Fatal or toxic

Signal Word Single word Danger – severe hazards Warning – less severe

Hazard Statement Assigned to hazard class and category Nature of hazard Degree of hazard “Causes serious eye irritation” “Highly flammable liquid and vapor”

Precautionary Statement Minimize/prevent adverse effects from exposure, improper storage, or handling “Keep away from heat” “Wear protective gloves/clothing”

Sample Label

SDS – Safety Data Sheets Replaces MSDS 16 sections listed in specific order Can use MSDS and SDS sheets during transition Recommend changing to SDS when available

SDS – Section 1: Identification Product identifier Manufacturer’s contact information Recommended uses of the product Emergency phone number

SDS – Section 2: Hazard Identification Pictograms Hazard statement Signal words Precautionary statement Unclassified hazards

SDS – Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical name Common name and synonyms List of all ingredients

SDS – Section 4: First-Aid Measures Initial care steps responding to exposure Lists the most significant effects Acute and delayed effects Immediate medical attention Special treatment if necessary

SDS – Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures Recommendations for fighting fire caused by product Special protective equipment and precautions Risks developed during the fire – hazardous combustion

SDS – Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Appropriate response to spills or leaks of product Methods and materials for containment/clean up Precautions, protective equipment Emergency procedures

SDS – Section 7: Handling & Storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage

SDS – Section 8: Exposure Controls & Personal Protection Measures to minimize worker exposure OSHA PEL exposure limits PPE personal protection

SDS – Section 9: Physical & Chemical Properties Appearance Odor p. H Melting/freezing points Density Threshold Pressure

SDS – Section 10: Stability & Reactivity Conditions to avoid Reactivity Chemical stability Possible hazardous reactions Incompatible materials

SDS – Section 11: Toxicological Information Toxicological effects Likely exposure routes Delayed and immediate effects of exposure Chronic effects from short and long term exposure

SDS – Section 12: Ecological Information Not mandatory Information on the environmental impact the product causes

SDS – Section 13: Disposal Information Proper disposal and recycling methods Related to product and container Safe handling

SDS – Section 14: Transport Information Classification for shipping and transport Special precautions if necessary

SDS – Section 15: Regulatory Information Safety regulations Health regulations Environmental regulations

SDS – Section 16: Other Date of preparation of SDS Date of last revision made What changes were made

Sample SDS

How to Prepare? • • • Gather new standard information Plan the transition Inventory in-house chemicals Update MSDS documentation Update workplace labels Schedule/conduct training

Implementation December 1, 2013 – employees trained on SDS/labels June 1, 2015 – manufacturers must comply with all final rules and provisions December 1, 2015 – distributors must cease shipping products with old labeling June 1, 2016 – update all labeling and hazard programs in the workplace

Resources www. ursourcellc. com www. osha. gov/dsg/hazcom/index. html www. osha. gov/Publications/OSHA 3642. pdf Training Fact Sheet