HAZCOM TO GHS (For Workers Recently HazCom Compliant) THE CHANGES TO THE STANDARD Presented for National Electrical Safety Month IEC NATIONAL 1

HazCom to GHS 2 The previous HazCom standard was designed for chemicals sold in the U.S., but chemicals used elsewhere throughout the world had different requirements for labeling. The new Globally harmonized System (GHS) is a process of labeling that will allow one label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to be used worldwide.

3 HazCom to GHS Under the previous HazCom standard, employers were required to ensure that employees were made aware of the hazards of chemicals in the workplace and that they were provided with methods for mitigating those hazards. This was provided through written HazCom policies provided by the employer as well as ensuring that the employees had immediate access to the SDS for any and all chemicals in the workplace. This remains unchanged under the new GHS.

4 Proper Training is the Key The bulk of the HazCom Standard is unchanged. One of the significant differences is a conceptual one, HazCom was known as the “Right to Know” standard, the GHS is now known as the “Right to Understand” standard. This implies that the employee needs to have a higher level of comprehension and retention. The employee needs to be able to readily identify and repeat certain aspects of the new standard; this was not expressed in the old HazCom standard.

5 The Significant Changes Labels The NFPA and HMIS labels are being replaced with the new GHS label Pictograms Pictograms have been developed that will identify the type of hazard MSDS The format of the MSDS is changed which requires all manufacturers to format a standard SDS. Numbering System A revised numbering system for hazard classification has be developed

Labels Must: Not be removed or defaced Be legibleBe in English Be prominently displayed Be readily available in work area Be able to add other languages, but must always have English 6

Labels 7 NFPA RTK - US HSID Std - Europe WHMIS Std – Canada

What must be on a label? Name or ID from SDS Product Identifier Danger Warning Signal Word Nature of hazard Degree of hazard Hazard Statement One of eight required by OSHA Pictogram Information to prevent adverse effects from exposure Precautionary Statement Manufacturer, importer, or responsible party Name, address, telephone number 8

Example of a label 9

Hazard Statement 10 Describes the nature and degree of the hazard: Nature – Corrosive, Asphxyiant, Flammable Degree – Low, Medium, High, Extremely high, etc.

Pictograms Health Hazard Flame Exclamation Mark Gas Cylinder Corrosion Exploding Bomb Flame Over Circle Skull and Crossbones Environment 11

Pictograms Must be symbolsSolid red outlineWhite background 12

Corrosion Corrosion Pictogram Skin CorrosionBurnsEye DamageCorrosive to metals 13

Health Hazard CarcinogenMutagenicityReproductive ToxicityRespiratory SensitizerTarget Organ ToxicityAspiration Toxicity Health Hazard Pictogram 14

Flame FlammablesPyrophoricsSelf-heatingEmits Flammable GasSelf-ReactiveOrganic Peroxides Flame Pictogram 15

Exclamation Mark Irritant to skin or eyesSkin SensitizerAcute ToxicityNarcotic EffectsRespiratory Tract Irritant Exclamation Mark Pictogram 16

Gas Cylinder Gases Under Pressure Gas Cylinder Pictogram 17

Exploding Bomb ExplosivesSelf ReactiveOrganic Peroxides Exploding Bomb Pictogram 18

Flame Over Circle Oxidizers Flame Over Circle Pictogram 19

Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity (Fatal or toxic) Skull and Crossbones Pictogram 20

Environmental (not mandatory) Aquatic Toxicity Non Mandatory 21

Precautionary Statement Basically describes how to handle the chemical safely: Use gloves, goggles, and apron; Do not ever open or use near a heat source; Wash hands thoroughly when done; and Respiratory protection is required 22

Workplace Labeling Each container must have the GHS Shipping label. If it is not the shipping container, employers may use: Words, pictures, symbols or combinations that provide at least general information regarding the hazards. Must have other information immediately available. 23

Portable Containers No labels required if: For immediate use; and Transferred from labeled container 24

Immediate Use Do you remember what immediate use is? Does the picture show an example of immediate use? Why or why not? 25

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Must be in the workplace Each chemical requires one Must be readily accessible 26

Sixteen Sections of SDS (1-9) Section 1 Identification Section 2 Hazard I.D. Section 3 Composition Section 4 First Aid Section 5 Fire Fighting Section 6 Accidental Release Section 7 Handling & Storage Section 8 Exposure Controls/PPE Section 9 Physical & Chemical Properties 27

Sixteen Sections of SDS (10-16) Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Section 11 Toxicological Information Section 12 Ecological Information Section 13 Disposal Consideration Section 14 Transport Information Section 15 Regulatory Information Section 16 Other Information 28

Hazard Classifications on SDS The HIGHER the number the more SAFE the checmical The LOWER the number the more DANGEROUS the chemical The SDS may have a number for a hazard class Number will be a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 This is confusing since NFPA is the exact OPPOSITE

GHS Hazard Rating You typically will only find the GHS numbers on the SDS Just be aware of the difference If you see an NFPA or HMIS label, follow it as you always would. 30

31 Hazard ClassHazard Category Acute Toxicity1234 Skin Corrosion/Irritation 1A1B1C2 Serious Eye Damage/ Eye Irritation 12A2B Respiratory or Skin Sensitization 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity 1A1B2 Carcinogenicity1A1B2 Reproductive Toxicity1A1B2Lactation STOT – Single Exposure 123 STOT – Repeated Exposure 12 Aspiration1 Simple AsphyxiantsSingle Category Health Hazards Classifications

32 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (Classified in Accordance with Appendix B.6) Pictogram Flame Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 1DangerExtremely flammable liquid and vapor (old 1A) 2DangerHighly flammable liquid and vapor (old 1B) 3WarningFlammable liquid vapor Pictogram No Pictogram Hazard category Signal word Hazard statement 4WarningCombustible liquid

33 Letters may also be used Letters A, B, C, D, E, F and G The lower the letter, the more dangerous Think of it the same way as you do the numbers Hazard Classification

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What about NFPA and HMIG? These will remain unchanged and can still be used 35