OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) & Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) & Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Today What is the Hazard Communication Standard? What is GHS? Who is covered by OSHA HAZCOM Standard? What are hazardous materials? Components of the HAZCOM Standard revised for GHS Let s review

What is the OSHA HAZCOM Standard Identify chemical hazards Written HAZCOM Program Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper labeling Proper training

What is GHS? Globally Harmonized System GHS is being adopted to create a harmonized approach to chemical classification, labeling and safety data sheets Major changes- Criteria for chemical classification Specific label components Specific 16 section safety data sheet format

Who is covered by the OSHA HAZCOM Standard? Manufactures and importers Distributors Employers Employees

Hazardous Materials Chemical Hazards Physical hazards can cause long term health affects Health hazards can cause short or long term health affects Environmental hazards can affect aquatic life in the short term

Label Components Product Identifier product name, manufacturer Signal Word degree of hazard Danger or Warning Hazard Statement(s) specific to the hazard classification Pictogram(s) specific to the hazard classification Precautionary Statement(s) recommended measures to prevent adverse effects Supplemental information other helpful information Exceptions disinfectants and hand sanitizers

SAMPLE LABEL PRODUCT IDENTIFIER CODE Product Name SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION Company Name Street Address City State Postal Code Country Emergency Phone Number

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, well ventilated place that is locked. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame. No smoking. Take precautionary measure against static discharge. Do not breathe vapors. Wear Protective gloves. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations as specified. In Case of Fire: use dry chemical (BC) or Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) fire extinguisher to extinguish. First Aid If exposed call Poison Center. If on clothing take off immediately and Rinse skin with water.

SIGNAL WORD Danger HAZARD PICTOGRAMS HAZARD STATEMENT Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause liver and kidney damage. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Directions for use Fill weight: Lot Number Gross weight: Fill Date: Expiration Date:

PICTOGRAMS 11

What if there is no label? Do not use the chemical Tell your supervisor immediately Ensure a label is placed on the container Read the SDS sheet

Safety Data Sheet Section 1- Product and Company Identification Section 2- Hazards identification Section 3- Composition/information on ingredients Section 4- First aid measures Section 5- Fire fighting measures Section 6- Accidental release measures Section 7- Handling and storage Section 8- Exposure controls/personal protection

Safety Data Sheet Section 9- Physical and chemical properties Section 10- Stability and reactivity data Section 11- Toxicological information Section 12- Ecological information (non-mandatory) Section 13- Disposal considerations(non-mandatory) Section 14- Transport information(non-mandatory) Section 15- Regulatory information and pictograms (non-mandatory) Section 16- Other information

HAZCOM TRAINING Specific items to cover during training: New labeling requirements Safety Data Sheet information The location of any hazardous chemicals in the work place. The location of written HAZCOM Program, SDSs and Hazardous Chemical Inventory list. The measures the employer has in place to protect employees from hazardous chemicals. Training language and mode of training

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The employer must provide PPE when exposure is reasonably anticipated Inspect PPE before use Do not take PPE home Wash hands prior to and after use of gloves

Let s Review YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT ANY POTENTIAL CHEMICAL HAZARDS! The employer must have a current HAZCOM standard and allow all employees to review upon request labeling, SDS, training. The employer must have properly labeled containers. Never use a non-labeled chemical container The employer must train you employees to use the SDS sheets and where they are located. Always wear proper PPE. Use a chemical management system FastDraw for safety and economy.

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