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Demystifying GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

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GHS “F.U.D.”

• UNDERSTANDING• PREPARATION• KNOW THE BENEFITS

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WHY DO WE NEED ITGHS is an internationally agreed upon system set to replace the various classification and labeling standards used in different countries.

GHS

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Australia - HarmfulCanada - ToxicChina - Non HazardousEU - HarmfulIndia - Non ToxicJapan - ToxicMalaysia - HarmfulNew Zealand - Hazardous

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MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTSOn Monday, March 26th, 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.

GHS

• 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

WHY?

STATED AT THE AT THE 1992 UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCED) Agenda 21, para.19.27:

HISTORY

“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”

HAZARD COMMUNICATION 29 CFR 1910.1200“RIGHT TO KNOW” STANDARD

“A GREAT STEP FORWARD”

WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY FROM 1994

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 CHANGES

• 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

OSHA - HCS KEY ELEMENTS

(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

HCS ORGANIZATION

OBJECTIVESThe 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

TODAY

OBJECTIVESThe GHS comprises standards for: Classifying chemicals Creates symbols (pictograms) for hazards Creates labeling requirements Establishes a universal MSDS (SDS)

WHAT IS IN IT?

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 (LD50 and LC50)• 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

CLASSIFICATION

SIMILAR TO CURRENT EU SYMBOLSPictograms convey information as one of 3 main groups:

Health, Physical and/or Environmental hazards

GHS LABELS:PICTOGRAMS

WHITE BACKGROUND

GHS LABELS:PICTOGRAMS RED BORDERBLACK SYMBOL

GHS LABELS:PICTOGRAMS

FORMATTwo pictograms are completely new, and are not similar to any current EU pictograms.

GHS LABELS:PICTOGRAMS

HEALTH HAZARDThe “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 MARKHarmful chemicals and irritants are marked with an “Exclamation Mark,” replacing the European saltire.

GHS LABELS:PICTOGRAMS

NEW SKULL & CROSSBONES

GHS LABELS:PICTOGRAMS

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FORMATThe GHS does not specify an exact label format. However, it does require certain provisions.

CONTAINER LABELS

• Product identification• Supplier identification• Symbols (hazard pictograms)• Signal words• Hazard statements • Precautionary information

FORMATCurrently, OSHA allows labeling format flexibility

Common practice in the US to follow ANSI Z129.1-2006 Standard for precautionary labeling

CONTAINER LABELS

"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:SIGNAL WORDS

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:HAZARD STATEMENTS

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTSProvided 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 LABELS:ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS

GHS LABEL EXAMPLE

GHS LABEL EXAMPLE

SDS IS THE NEW MSDSMaterial 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.

SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)

16-SECTION FORMAT INCLUDES:SDS

WHEN IS AN SDS REQUIRED?:SDSWhen 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.

WHEN IS AN SDS REQUIRED?:SDSWhen 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.

MANUFACTURER CONCERNSSDS Authoring, labels, cost, benefits of trade

COMPLIANCE

EMPLOYER CONCERNS GHS-compliant SDS and secondary container labels, training, and inclusion in your written hazard communication plan.

WORLD PROGRESS Asia Europe Australia North America South America

MANUFACTURERS

UNDER GHS ALL SDSs MUST FOLLOW 16-HEADING FORMATUS Suppliers must re-author their MSDSs in the 16-section GHS format

ANSI Z400.1-2004 MSDS Standard already reflects 16-heading GHS format

MANUFACTURERS

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

WHY?

DEADLINESGHS

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.

EMPLOYERS

•DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS “ON BOARD”•ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) COMMITTED TO GHS IN 2004•CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS STILL REVIEWING

US GOVT. AGENCIES

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.

OUTCOMES

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. Review your chemical inventory

(update your inventory)2. Get familiar with your MSDS (now

SDS) and secondary labeling requirements

3. Stay informed and train your people (http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/standards.html)(http://www.ghskit.com/)

HOW GHS EFFECTS YOU

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