REVISED HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARDINCLUDING GHS REVISIONS

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Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard

OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and published it in the Federal Register in March 2012 Two significant changes contained in the revised standard require

the use of new labeling elements and a standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).

The new label elements and SDS requirements will improve worker understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals in their workplace.

Training Requirements• Training on the Label Elements

• Product identifier: how the hazardous chemical is identified• Signal word: used to indicate the relative level of severity of the

hazard • Pictogram: OSHA’s required pictograms• Hazard statement(s): describe the nature of the hazard(s) • Precautionary statement(s): phrase that describes recommended

measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects of the chemical• Location of: Name, address and phone number of the chemical

manufacturer, distributor, or importer

• Training on the format of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)•Standardized16-section format

Labels: Product Identifier:

• The product identifier is the name and number that allows you to identify the chemical in the container.

• Supplier identification must include the name, address, and telephone number for the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other supplier.

• The chemical label will include one of two signal words that tell you the relative severity of the hazard presented.

• “Danger” is used for the more severe hazards.• “Warning” is used for less severe hazards and is less

serious than “Danger.”

Labels: Product Identifier:

Name and number - to identify the chemical

Supplier identification

Signal wordDanger or Warning

Labels: Signal Word

These are words used to indicate the severity of the hazard and alert employees to the potential hazard.

Only 2 signal words will appear:“DANGER”(more severe hazard)“WARNING” (less severe hazard)

Not all labels will have a signal word. Some chemicals are not hazardous enough to require that a signal word appear on the label.

Labels: Pictograms

• There are 8 pictograms

• Health Hazards *

• Physical Hazards * * *

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Labels: Pictograms

• Red borders required.

• No blank pictograms.

Labels: Pictograms – Health Hazards

Acute toxicity (Less Severe):IrritantDermal sensitizerAcute toxicity (harmful)Narcotic effectsRespiratory tract irritation

Acute toxicity (Severe)

Skull & Crossbones Exclamation Mark

Labels: Pictograms – Health Hazards

CarcinogenRespiratory sensitizerReproductive toxicityTarget organ toxicityMutagenicityAspiration Hazard

Health Hazard

Labels: Pictograms – Health Hazards and or Physical Hazards

Skin corrosionSerious eye damage/Eye irritation

Corrosive to Metals

Corrosive

Labels: Pictograms – Physical Hazards

FlammablesSelf reactivePyrophoricSelf heatingEmits flammable gasOrganic peroxides

ExplosivesSelf reactiveOrganic peroxides

Exploding Bomb

Flame

Labels: Pictograms – Physical Hazards

ExplosivesSelf reactiveOrganic peroxides

Flame Over Circle

Oxidizers

Gas Cylinder

Gases under Pressure

Labels with more than one Pictograms

Corrosive Flame Over CircleGas Cylinder

Labels: Hazard Statements• “Hazard statement” - a statement assigned to a hazard

class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.

• For example: Harmful if inhaled [for Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation]

Pictogram

Signal word Danger Danger Danger Warning

Hazard statement Fatal if inhaled Fatal if inhaled Toxic if inhaled Harmful if inhaled

Label: Precautionary Statements

Precautionary statements describe recommended measures that should be taken to protect against hazardous exposures, or improper storage or handling of a chemical.

Examples:Wear respiratory protectionWash with soap and waterStore in a well ventilated place

How do we use this information on the label:

www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Labels.html

Proper storage of hazardous chemical

Personal Protective Equipment

Information on First Aid

Target organs

Labels: Secondary containers• Employers who only store chemicals may either use OSHA’s new labeling system or continue using the NFPA 704 rating system or HMIS system

• (OSHA plans to change the labeling system June 1, 2016)

Labels: GHS Comparison

GHS classification ratings order of severity differ from NFPA and HMIS:

HMIS/NFPA 0 = Least Hazardous

4 = Most Hazardous

GHS 5 = Least Hazardous

1 = Most Hazardous

Safety Data Sheets

• Under the new Haz Com Standard, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are now called Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• All SDSs will have a consistent 16-section format.

• Employers must ensure that SDSs are readily accessible to employees.

Section 1, Identification includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use.

Section 2, Hazard(s) identification includes all hazards regarding the chemical and required label elements.

Section 2, Hazard(s)

identification Continued

Section 3,Hazard Ingredients: Composition and information on chemical ingredients

Section 4, First-aid measures includes important symptoms/ effects, acute, delayed and required treatment.

Section 5, Fire-fighting measures lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment and the chemical hazards from fire.

Section 6, Accidental release measures lists emergency procedures, protective equipment, and proper methods of containment and cleanup.

Section 7, Handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities.

Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection List OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs); Threshold Limit Values (TLVs); appropriate engineering controls; personal protective equipment (PPE).

Section 9, Physical and chemical properties and lists the chemical's characteristics.

Section 10, Stability and reactivity lists chemical stability and possibility of hazardous reactions.

Section 11, Toxicological information includes routes of exposure; related symptoms, acute and chronic effects; numerical measures of toxicity.

Section 12 Ecological Information

Section 13 Disposal Information

Section 14 Transportation information

Section 15 EPA information and requirements

Section 16 Other Information

Randy Cranfill, MESH, CPSI, CSRM

Director of Safety and Loss Prevention

Surry Insurance

336-831-4299

randy.cranfill@surryinsurance.com

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