Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals and the Hazard Communications Standard Phil Lefevre Safety Specialist Norfolk Utilities Department 757-274-2541
Before we start Housekeeping rules Cell phones policy / courteous Food and drink, trash, etc. Egress if needed ~ Assembly is Restrooms-located
The approach of GHS: Defining Health, Physical & Environmental hazards (Classification system Physical or Health or Asphixsyants, Combustible dust, Pyrophoric gas or any not otherwise classified) Uses hazard criteria to classify chemicals based on hazardous effects (Physical or Health) Communication of hazard information through labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Physical Hazards Physical hazards are chemicals that can cause: Fire Explosion Violent reaction
Health Hazards Health hazards are chemicals that are harmful to your health and can cause: Short-term (acute) health problems Long term (chronic) health problems
Health Hazards, continued OSHA considers a health hazard to be any chemical which: toxic corrosive to the skin or eyes respiratory sensitizer May cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive issues Attacks specific organs harmful or deadly when inhaled
is International approach to HAZCOM UN generated (~1983 to 1992, most work done in early 2000) USA one of last to comply (2013), - Compliance info later - Greater communications on chemical hazards Info is standardized some is detailed Enhances efficiency and comprehension For DOT, EPA/DEQ, Manufacturers and Shippers, OSHA and us.
New SDS (vice MSDS) beginning Dec 2013 (many chemical providers doing it now) see handout All affected need training by Dec 2013 to include labeling & new SDS format, and the Hazard class system. Training includes: - SDS - Labels - Pictograms, Precaution Statements and Signal words. (see slides/handout 10 to 12)
You have the Right to Know and Understand.
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By 2015 (June): Comply with all Modified provisions Distributors must ship using proper labeling Additional training, SDS, Labels in place By June 2016 Additional training, check SDS & Labels During whole transition period - must comply with 1910.1200 or the new or combination of both.
PURPOSE & APPLICABILITY - To safeguard the Health and Safety of our staff, vendors, contractors -Critical Infrastructure -International use/alignment Still good, a caution but in house only
Employers need to do the following: ~ Create a chemical inventory ~ Ensure each chemical has the SDS formatted sheet [(16) see handout] don t forget-available 24/7 ~ Assure each container is properly labeled ~ Have a training program in place ~ Develop a written HazCom program
SCOPE - GHS affects your Municipality your Community,VENDORS/CONTRACTORS, us. - Each city/department will need to revise their P&P to have correct terminology but it doesn t actually change the HAZCOM Policy you have in effect
We re affected due exposure: Normal handling Spills Errant mixing/misuse
THOUGHTS
------- Some GUIDANCE to be updated ------- Process Safety Management Plan Labs - Chemical Hygiene Plan SPCC HAZCOM STANDARD (needs site specifics) SARA Title III, tier II
-Review- 1. Why GHS? a.an International approach to HazCom. b.enhances communication and efficiency. c.for chemical producers, chemical users, DOT, EPA and DEQ. d.aid Regulators e. All of the above
-Review- 2. The SDS is the primary means to seek comprehensive protective measures info? a.true b.false 3. Labels shall include the following? a.signal word, pictograms, hazard statement, precautionary statement, hazard class and category b.exposure limits as PEL and TLV c.same comprehensive info as the SDS
-Review- 4. Hazards are classified or defined by the following: Physical, Health, Axphisyant, Combustible dust, Pyrophoric gas, or other not otherwise classified. a.true b.false P-fire, explosion, violent reaction H-acute or chronic; toxic, corrosive, resp sensitizer, mutagenic, target organ 5. There are how many depicted Pictograms? a.6 b.7 c.9 d.unlimited
-Review- 6. Besides creating a chemical inventory, ensuring each chemical has a SDS, ensuring each container is labeled, have a training program in place and, the employer needs to: a.update their general P&P s b.have a specific training program c.develop their HazCom program d.update their Right to Know stations.
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