G.H.S. Hazard Communication ... - OSHA Safety Manual · – The new OSHA Globally Harmonized System...
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G.H.S. Hazard Communication Compliance Training Presentation
Corporate Safety
Safety Compliance Institute Employer Defense Specialists 24760 W Via Del Llano | Calabasas, CA 91302 [email protected] | www.oshadefenders.com
Class Objectives • Participants will learn the following:
– The new OSHA Globally Harmonized System (GHS) regulations regarding the communication of chemical hazards
– The new GHS Physical & Health Hazard Classification
– The new Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format – The new OSHA GHS labeling system including
signal words, hazard statement, precautionary statement and pictograms
– The new OSHA GHS classifications criteria for flammable liquids
Why Hazard Communication? All employers in California are legally obligated to provide and maintain a safe and healthful workplace for employees
Major Changes in the New OSHA GHS HCS
• Hazard Classification: This provides specific criteria to address health & physical hazards as well as classification of chemical mixtures.
• Labels: Chemical manufacturers & importers must provide a label that includes a signal word, pictogram, hazard statement, and precautionary statement for each hazard class and category
Major Changes in the New HCS • Safety Data Sheet (SDS): The new format
requires 16 specific sections, ensuring consistency in presentation of important protection information
• Information & Training: To facilitate the understanding of the new system, the new HCS requires that workers be trained by December 1, 2013 on the new label elements and safety data sheet format, in addition to the current training requirements.
Objectives – What is required?
• Hazard Determination • SDS • Labels • Written Hazard Communication Program • Training
Examples of Hazardous Chemicals • Solvents – xylene, toluene, acetone • Corrosives – acids (HCI), bases (KOH) • Dusts – wood, metal • Mists – acid • Fumes – welding • Compressed gases – oxygen, acetylene, argon • Flammables – gasoline, paint thinner
Hazard Determination • Physical hazards: Flammable liquids,
compressed gases, explosives, organic peroxides, oxidizers, water reactives, pyrophorics, self reactives, and corrosives. – Flammable Hazards: Flammable Liquids means
a liquid having a flash point at or below 199.4 degrees F.
• Health hazards: acute or chronic health effects, carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, corrosives, sensitizers
Classification Differences between NFPA & GHS
NFP Hazard Ratings 0 = Minimal Hazard 1 = Slight Hazard 2 = Moderate Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard
GHS Hazard Categories Category 1 = Severe Hazard Category 2 = Serious Hazard Category 3 = Moderate Hazard Category 4 = Slight Hazard Category 5 = Minimal Hazard
Hazard Statement • Hazard Statement: 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
• Precautionary Statement: A phrase that
describes recommended measures to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical.
Examples of Hazard Statements
• Fatal if inhaled • Toxic if inhaled • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Cause skin irritation • May cause an allergic skin reaction • May cause respiratory irritation
Example of Precautionary Statement
• Keep container tightly closed. • Store in cool well ventilated place that is
locked • Keep away from heat / spark / open flame • No smoking
New OSHA Labeling System • Flame Physical Hazards
Flammables Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Self-Reactives Organic Peroxide
New OSHA Labeling System • Flame Over Circle – Physical Hazards
Oxidizers – one that supports the combustion of fuel
New OSHA Labeling System • Exploding Bomb – Physical Hazards
Explosives Self Reactives Organic Peroxides
New OSHA Labeling System • Gas Cylinders – Physical Hazards
Gases under pressure
New OSHA Labeling System • Corrosives – Physical / Health Hazards
Skin Corrosion / Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals
New OSHA Labeling System • Health Hazards
Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity
New OSHA Labeling System • Exclamation Mark – Health Hazards
Irritation (skin & eye) Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant Hazardous to Ozone Layer (non-mandatory)
New OSHA Labeling System • Skull and Crossbones – Poisons and
Acute Toxicity – Health Hazards
Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
Hazard Classification Summary Examples of Physical and Health Hazards:
1) carcinogenic, germ cell mutagenic, toxic to reproduction / 2) specific target organ toxicity
GHS – Hazard Pictograms and correlated exemplary Hazard Classes
Label
• Secondary containers must be labeled
• Note: Portable containers do not have to be labeled if they are transferred from labeled container and are immediately used by the same employee who transferred the substance
Responsibilities • Employees are responsible for the following:
– Adhering to handling, use and clean up precautions listed on container labels and SDS
– Notify Supervisor of any un-logged chemical – Requesting training on new or unfamiliar
substances – Reading SDS and container labels before
handling or using substances – Wearing all PPE specified on the SDS – Attending all required training and information
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