Hazard Communication & Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard Communication & Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Introductions

Construction Safety Compliance Develop a Common Understanding of: 1. What do You Need to KNOW 2. What do You Need to DO Miscommunicated OSHA Standards Misunderstood Requirements Overlooked Precautions Simply Ignored D.G.A.S.! Contributing to Our Partners Success

Setting the Stage HAZCOM Program Elements Labeling: Containers & Packages Primary & Secondary Labels Approved Containers How to Use a Label to Protect Yourself Precautions for PPE, First Aid, Handling, Storage, etc. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 16-section Format Relationship btw. Label & SDS Contributing to Our Partners Success 4/21/2017 4

What is Safety? Task-specific Hazard Recognition & Necessary Precautions

Chemical Safety What Hazards are You trying to Recognize? How can You take Action if You don t know What You are Looking for? What Precautions are Necessary? We re Not Asking, What is Available? Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Effective Training Labels & Contaners

We Work in Construction Why are We talking about Chemicals? What does HAZCOM/GHS have to Do with my Job? Does this really affect Me? Is this actually Important? Sounds like Non-sense to Me

Legs & Feet Exposure? Contributing to Our Partners Success 4/21/2017 8

Hand & Arm Exposure? Contributing to Our Partners Success 4/21/2017 9

Eye & Face Exposure? Contributing to Our Partners Success 4/21/2017 10

Globally Harmonized System Global System for Chemical Classification Consistent, Universal approach to Labeling Containers & Packages Safety Data Sheets Replaces old MSDS Implemented through OSHA s HAZCOM Standard

Effective Completion Date Dec 1, 2013 Dec 1, 2015 June 1, 2016 Data Transition Period Requirements Train employees on the new label elements and SDS format. The Distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a GHS label Update alternative workplace labeling and HAZCOM program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. Comply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200 (this final standard), or the current standard, or both. Who Employers Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers Employers All chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers

Employee Right-to-Know Employees have the right to: 1. KNOW about workplace chemical hazards 2. UNDERSTAND how to protect themselves. Employees are entitled to the following information when working with chemicals: Safety Data Sheets Container Labeling Effective Training Written GHS/HAZCOM program

Employee Information Written HAZCOM Program shall be made available to all employees and their designated representatives Complete List of all HAZMAT Present & Available in the Work Place Methods Used to Inform Employees Non-routine Task Hazards & Chemicals Methods Used to Inform Employees Unlabeled Containers Hazards SDS for each Chemical Used in the Workplace

Safety Data Sheets

The Old MSDS Limited Information Few Required Components No Standardization for Manufacturers

SDS's have a consistent 16-section format Employers must ensure SDSs are readily accessible to ALL employees Safety Data Sheets

Identification of Substance and Supplier SECTION - 1 Identification of Substance & Supplier

SECTION - 2 Hazards Identification

Hazard Classification Health Hazards (10) Acute Toxicity Skin Corrosion/Irritation Serous Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Germ Cell Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxin Target Organ Systemic Toxicity Single Exposure Target Organ Systemic Toxicity Repeated Exposure Aspiration Toxicity

Routes of Entry How Chemical get into your Blood and Organs

Health Hazards From Exposure Acute vs. Chronic Eyes Respiratory System Skin

Sensitization Defined by OSHA: "a chemical that causes a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after single or repeated chemical exposure." Multiple Chemical Sensitivity = Numerous Symptoms headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, congestion, itching, sneezing, sore throat, chest pain, changes heart rhythm, breathing problems, muscle pain or stiffness, skin rash, diarrhea, bloating, gas, confusion, trouble concentrating, memory problems, mood changes. Contributing to Our Partners Success 4/21/2017 25

Hazard Rating Classification Understand the difference between NFPA & GHS NFPA Diamond (old)

Hazard Classification Explosives Flammable Gases Flammable Aerosols Oxidizing Gases Gases Under Pressure Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Self-Reactive Substances Physical Hazards (16) Pyrophoric Liquids Pyrophoric Solids Self-Heating Substance Oxidizing Liquids Oxidizing Solids Organic Peroxides Corrosive to Metals Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

SECTION - 3 Composition & Information on Ingredients

SECTION - 3 Composition & Information on Ingredients States Specific Chemical Concentration QUESTION: What would You do if you Were Exposed to a Product Containing: Polyquaternium-10 Methylisothiazolinone Methylchloroisothiazolinone

SECTION - 4 First-Aid Measures Are You Prepared? What will You Do? How will You Respond?

SECTION 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

SECTION - 6 Accidental Release Measures Valuable Info for Pre-project Planning

SECTION - 7 Handling and Storage Everyone Should Read and Understand this Section

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and PPE

What are PEL and Toxicity? Permissible Exposure Limit: Legal limit of employee exposure to a chemical substance in the US Toxicity: the degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals PEL of 1 ppm may be 1,000 times more toxic than a PEL of 1,000 ppm

SECTION 9: Physical & Chemical Properties

Vapor Density Weight of Vapor Compared to Volume of Air AIR = 1.0

What Is Flash Point? Temperature at which a Chemical Releases enough Vapors to Ignite 100 Diesel

SECTION - 10 Stability & Reactivity

SECTION - 11 Toxicological Information

SECTION - 12 Ecological Information Can be Useful Info on Projects with Specific Environmental Restrictions

SECTION - 13 Disposal Considerations Can be Useful Info on Projects with Specific Environmental Restrictions

SECTION - 14 Transportation Information Can be Useful Info for Fleet & DOT Compliance

SECTION 15 & 16 Regulatory & Other

Pictograms

GHS PICTOGRAMS 9 Pictograms shall be used to identify ALL chemicals hazards At least 1 Pictogram will be on each chemical label Chemicals will often have multiple pictograms Employees Need to Know & Understand the meaning(s) of each Pictogram. Labels & SDS will not always include a Pictogram s definition.

QUESTION: How will OSHA s adoption of GHS affect DOT hazardous markings & placards?

Labels

GHS Compliant Label

Signal Words Describes the Severity of a Hazard Danger - reserved for the MORE SEVERE HAZARDS Warning - This is used on LESS SEVERE HAZARDS

Hazard Statements Set of Standardized Phrases about the Hazards of Chemical Substances and Mixtures PHYSICAL HAZARDS H200: Unstable explosive H201: Explosive; mass explosion hazard H202: Explosive; severe projection hazard HEALTH HAZARDS H300: Fatal if swallowed H301: Toxic if swallowed H302: Harmful if swallowed ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS H400: Very toxic to aquatic life H401: Toxic to aquatic life H402: Harmful to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements Set of standardized phrases giving advice about the correct handling of chemical substances and mixtures 5 Types of Precautionary Statements: 1. General 2. Prevention - necessary precautions to prevent exposure 3. Response - immediate actions following exposure 4. Storage - necessary storage precautions 5. Disposal - necessary disposal precautions

In-house or Secondary Labeling HAZCOM/GHS Requirements: 1. Product Identification 2. Supplier Identification 3. Symbols (Pictograms) 4. Signal Words 5. Hazard Statements 6. Precautionary Information

At a Minimum NOTE: REPLACE ILLEGIBLE or UNIDENTIFIABLE LABELS Name of the Product Name of the Manufacturer Contributing to Our Partners Success 4/21/2017 58

Unauthorized Containers PROHIBITED: Used Pails/Buckets, Discarded Bottles All Containers MUST Have A Secure CAP or COVER to Prevent Leaking, Spilling or Release Contributing to Our Partners Success 4/21/2017 59

Multi-Employer Worksites The Employer Exposing another Employer s Employees to Chemicals Shall: Make each Employer aware of the Hazards created by the Hazardous Chemical(s) Inform each Employer of any Necessary Precautionary to Protect their Employees Provide each Employer On-site Access to SDS s for each Hazardous Chemical Inform each Employer of the Labeling Used

In Closing

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