Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector

TW9: Global Thematic Workshop on Strengthening Capacities to Implement the GHS

Diego Gotellidgotelli@ciquime.org

.ar CIQUIME, Argentina

CIQUIMECentro de Informacion QUIMica para

Emergencias

Av. Juan B. Alberdi 2986

C1406GSS Buenos Aires ARGENTINA

CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES 0800-222-2933

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Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector

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• 40% of chemical trade from developing 40% of chemical trade from developing countries takes place in Latin Americacountries takes place in Latin America

• 70% of the chemical industry is located 70% of the chemical industry is located in Argentina, Brazil and Mexicoin Argentina, Brazil and Mexico

• 50% of the chemical plants are located in 50% of the chemical plants are located in big citiesbig cities

PAHO -1987

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector

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• Almost 90 % of emergency responders Almost 90 % of emergency responders are volunteerare volunteer

• Informal hazardous materials trainingInformal hazardous materials training

• Unfulfillment of hazardous materials Unfulfillment of hazardous materials transportation regulationstransportation regulations

• Limited availability of “validated” Limited availability of “validated” information in spanishinformation in spanish

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector

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“The GHS covers all hazardous chemicals. The mode of application of the hazard communication components of the GHS (e.g. labels, safety data sheets) may vary by product category or stage in the life cycle. Target audiences for the GHS include consumers, workers, transport workers, and emergency responders.”

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector

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PRIMAP Training Course:PRIMAP Training Course:

PPrimera rimera RRespuesta a espuesta a IIncidentes con ncidentes con MAMAteriales teriales PPeligrosos eligrosos Developed by numerous HAZ-MAT Developed by numerous HAZ-MAT specialists all over Latin America, under specialists all over Latin America, under the sponsorship of the U.S. OFDA/AID.the sponsorship of the U.S. OFDA/AID.

Contents: Contents: • Awareness Level – NFPA 472Awareness Level – NFPA 472• OSHA 1910.120OSHA 1910.120

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector

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Total for the Region (up to May 20, 2003)Total for the Region (up to May 20, 2003)

INSTRUCTORSINSTRUCTORS 382382

PARTICIPANTSPARTICIPANTS 27512751  QTY. COURSESQTY. COURSES 131131

PRIMAP Training Course:PRIMAP Training Course:

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PRIMAP Training Course:PRIMAP Training Course:

FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPONDERS are capable ofare capable of• Isolate the areaIsolate the area• Identify the chemical Identify the chemical • Call for specialized assistanceCall for specialized assistance• Protect his life and Protect his life and environmentenvironment• Initiate an Emergency Initiate an Emergency Response PlanResponse Plan• Transfer the controlTransfer the control

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Emergency Response Guidebook Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004)(ERG2004)

More than 3600 products

62 emergency guides

Isolation and Protection Distances for TIH materials

Colour bordered pages

Distribution FREE OF CHARGE to emergency responders

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector

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Emergency Response Guidebook Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004)(ERG2004)

Available at:

www.canutec.gc.ca

hazmat.dot.gov

www.ciquime.org.ar

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GHS / PRIMAP / ERG2008GHS / PRIMAP / ERG2008

GHS Module for Emergency Responders

GHS & ERG

Phrases harmonization

GHS label & pictograms

GHS criteria for classifying substances

Tools for capacity building for GHS in the emergency response sector

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Thank You !!!

Diego Gotellidgotelli@ciquime.org

.ar CIQUIME, Argentina

TW9: Global Thematic Workshop on Strengthening Capacities to Implement the GHS