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Hazard Communication (GHS)

What Employees Need to Know

Andrew Trujillo

Timothy Karcz

Session Objectives

Recognize hazardous chemicals

Understand the risks they pose

Interpret the information on chemical labels

Understand Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS)

Protect yourself from physical and health hazards

Respond to emergencies

How Much Do

You Already Know?

Under GHS, OSHA will no longer regulate workplace hazardous chemicals.

Hazard Communication applies to chemical manufacturers only.

SDSs are better organized and may provide more information than MSDSs.

PPE is required only if there is a spill.

Pictograms on a label convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical.

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Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard

OSHA regulation

29 CFR 1910.1200

Covers workplace chemical hazards

Commonly referred to as “Right-to-Know” Law

Changes now effective – Global Harmonization Standard

(GHS)

What Is GHS?

Globally Harmonized

System of Classification

and Labeling of Chemicals

Implemented through

HazCom

Provides a universal

approach

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What’s Changed?

MSDS

Now called SDS

Universal Format

New pictures to depict

hazards

New label format

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Global Harmonization Labels

GHS Pictograms and Hazards

Why the Change to HazCom?

• To align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) adopted by 67 nations

• To provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals

• Reduce confusion and increase understanding of the hazards

• Facilitate training

• Help address literacy problems

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Who is Affected by the Change to GHS?

Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers Change SDS information and format

Change container labeling

Employers

Training employees on changes to: SDS (change from MSDS to SDS and 16-section format)

Container Labels (including secondary containers)

Employees

Recognize and understand hazards based on: Information in new SDS format

Pictograms on container labels

Precautionary and hazard statements

Other Standards Affected

Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Spray Finishing using Flammable and Combustible Materials

Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (PSM)

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

Hazardous Work In Laboratories

Dipping and Coating Operations

Welding, Cutting and Brazing

Employee Medical Records and Trade Secrets

Effective Completion

Date Requirement(s) Who

December 1, 2013 Train employees on the new label

elements and SDS format. Employers

June 1, 2015

December 1, 2015

Comply with all modified provisions of

this final rule, except:

Distributors may ship products labeled

by manufacturers under the old system

until December 1, 2015.

Chemical manufacturers,

importers, distributors and

employers

June 1, 2016

Update alternative workplace labeling

and hazard communication program as

necessary, and provide additional

employee training for newly identified

physical or health hazards.

Employers

Transition Period

Comply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200

(this final standard), or the current

standard, or both.

All chemical manufacturers,

importers, distributors and

employers

Phase-in Period for GHS into the HazCom

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Why Prevention Is Important

43 million workers potentially exposed annually

at 5 million businesses

880,000 hazardous chemicals used in the United States

50,000 injuries and illnesses annually

125 fatalities annually

Chronic illness and fatalities are outcomes of chemical exposure at work

Hazard Communication Standard

Employers must provide

you with:

A written hazard

communication program

A list of hazardous

chemicals

SDSs

Labels on containers

Training

Employee Responsibilities

Read and interpret

labels and SDSs

Follow employer

instructions and

warnings

Identify hazards before

starting a job

Participate in training

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Forms of Hazardous Chemicals

Where You Encounter

Hazardous Chemicals

Fill your vehicle with

gasoline or diesel

Use liquid cleaners

Use solvents or acids at work

Top off your

vehicle’s antifreeze

How Hazardous Chemicals Enter Your Body

Skin and eye contact

Inhalation

Ingestion

Absorption

Injection

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Physical Hazards

Explosive

Flammable

Oxidizer

Self-reactive

Pyrophoric liquid or solid

Self-heating

Organic peroxide

Corrosive to metal

Gas under pressure

Emits flammable gas when

contacts water

Flammable or Combustible FLAMMABLES -

These ignite easily and burn rapidly.

Aerosols: Spray cans

Gases: Propane, Acetylene

Liquids: Alcohols, Petroleum Ether

Solids: Sodium & Potassium Metals

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS -

Liquids with flash points @ or above 100 deg. F, but

below 200 deg. F

Kerosene, Diesel Fuel, Oil-Based paints

Exclamation Mark

Irritant (skin and

eye)

Skin Sensitizer

Acute Toxicity

Narcotic Effects

Respiratory Tract

Irritant

Hazardous to

Ozone Layer (Non-

Mandatory)

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Gas Cylinder

Gases Under Pressure

Oxygen

Argon

Nitrogen

(Not wine bottle)

(Not a corn dog)

Corrosive

Skin Corrosion/Burns

Eye Damage

Corrosive to Metals

pH Scale

Aci

ds

Bas

es

0 Strong Acid

1

2

3

4

5

6

7 Neutral

8

9

10

11

12

13

14 Strong Base FOUND ON SDS

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pH of Common Chemicals

Strong Acids

Lemon Juice

Sulfuric Acid (Battery)

Acidic Acid (Vinegar)

Hydrochloric Acid

Strong Bases

Oven Cleaner

Drain Cleaner

Lye

Hair Remover

Floor Stripper

Limewater

Concentrated Cleaner

Explosive

Exploding Bomb

Explosives

Self-Reactive

Organic Peroxides

GHS Pictograms and Hazards

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GHS Pictograms and Hazards

Flame Over Circle

Oxidizers

Not Billy Idol or the fire balls from Donkey

Kong

Health Hazards

Short- or long-term effects:

Acute toxicity

Skin corrosion or irritation

Serious eye damage or eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Germ cell mutagenicity

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive toxicity

Specific target organ toxicity

Aspiration hazard

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Health Hazard

Carcinogen

Mutagenicity

Reproductive

Toxicity

Respiratory

Sensitizer

Target Organ

Toxicity

Aspiration Toxicity

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Skull & Crossbones

Acute Toxicity (fatal

or toxic)

Phenol

Other Chemical Hazards

Asphyxiation, or

asphyxia

Pyrophoric gas

Combustible dust

Hazards Not

Otherwise Classified

GHS Pictograms and Hazards

Environment

(Non-Mandatory)

Aquatic Toxicity

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GHS Pictograms and Hazards

Test Your Knowledge

The GHS replaces OSHA regulations.

Carcinogenicity is a health effect

of a hazardous material.

Under HazCom, you must know

how to read SDSs.

There are a total of 5 million workers

potentially exposed to hazardous

chemicals in the United States.

GHS is intended to standardize

the information about hazard substances

for people all over

the world.

What Have You Learned?

Do you understand:

Why this course is important?

Where you can encounter hazardous

materials?

Physical and health hazards?

How hazardous materials enter your body?

Your responsibilities under HazCom?

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Hazardous Chemicals At Your Facility

Locations of

chemicals

Written HazCom

plan

Chemical list

SDSs

Labels: Shipping

Effective June 1, 2015

all shipping labels will

be required to have all

GHS label elements

DOT Shipping Flammable liquids, toxic, n.o.s. (contains XYZ) UN 1992

Shipping Container Label (55 gallon/200 liter drum)

Pictograms within

DOT label

Transport "Pictograms"

Flammable Liquid Flammable Gas Flammable

Aerosol

Flammable solid Self-Reactive Substances Pyrophorics (Spontaneously Combustible)

Self-Heating Substances

Substances, which in contact with water, emit

flammable gases (Dangerous When Wet)

Oxidizing Gases Oxidizing Liquids Oxidizing

Solids

Explosive Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Explosive Division 1.4 Explosive Division 1.5 Explosive Division 1.6

Compressed Gases Acute Toxicity (Poison): Oral, Dermal,

Inhalation

Corrosive

Marine Pollutant Organic Peroxides

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What’s on a Chemical Label?

What’s on a Chemical Label? (cont.)

Warning

What’s on a Chemical Label? (cont.)

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What’s on a Chemical Label? (cont.)

Pictograms

Symbols

Supplemental

Information

Container Labeling - Original Containers

Chemical identity

Hazard warnings

First aid procedures

Manufacturer’s name

and address

FOUND ON SDS

Container Labeling - Secondary Containers

Chemical identity

Hazard warnings

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Container Labeling - Secondary Containers

Unlabelled spray bottles

are not compliant

This will generate an

OSHA citation if an

inspector sees it.

Safety Data Sheets

Read the SDS before working with any hazardous material.

Detailed written description of a hazard related to a chemical

Describes risks, precautions, and remedies

Must be readily available to you.

SDS vs. MSDS

SDS replaces MSDS

16-section format

More complete

information

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Sections 1–4

Section 3: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Section 1: Chemical and Supplier Information

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Sections 5–8

Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

Section 6: Accidental Releases Measures

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Section 8: Exposure Controls and PPE

Sections 9–12

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Section 11: Toxicological Information Section 12: Ecological Information

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Sections 13–16

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Section 14: Transportation Information

Section 15: Regulatory Information

Section 16: Other Information

Look Familiar? (ANSI Z400.1-1993)

It only took 19 years…

The GHS SDS Follows

the ANSI format

The Written Plan

Identifies participating

personnel

Describes hazards

Gives criteria for labels

and SDSs

Describes training criteria

Lists hazardous

chemicals

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Personal Protection

Engineering Controls Work Practice Controls

Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE)

Eye and face protection

Hand protection

Foot protection

Head protection

Aprons and full bodysuits

Respiratory protection

Protection for Absorption, Injection &

Ingestion

FOUND ON SDS

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Emergency Response to Spills

Eyes: Flush with water

for 15 minutes

Skin: Wash with soap

and water; remove

contaminated clothing

Inhalation:

Move to fresh air

Swallowing:

Get emergency

medical assistance

Exercise

Chemical labels supply the most detailed information about a chemical’s hazards.

The SDS has 16 sections.

PPE is the first line of defense against a chemical’s hazards.

Supplier identification can be found on a chemical label.

The hazardous chemical list is part of the written HazCom program.

What Have You Learned?

Do you understand:

• Chemical labels?

• The SDS sections?

• The written HazCom

program?

• Engineering and work

practice controls?

• PPE?

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Key Points to Remember

Hazard Communication makes

you safer

GHS provides standardized

safety and health information

Chemicals can have both

physical and health hazards

Labels and SDSs provide

chemical information

PPE and other protective

measures reduce hazards

Our Contact Information

Tim Karcz, CSP, ARM-P

Director of Risk Control

Office: 818-449-9335

Cell: 818-808-8528

tkarcz@pomsassoc.com

Andrew Trujillo

Risk Services Consultant

Office: 505-933-6285

Cell: 505-306-0981

atrujillo@pomsassoc.com