HAZCOM TO GHS (For Workers Not Recently HazCom Compliant) THE CHANGES TO THE STANDARD Presented for National Electrical Safety Month IEC NATIONAL 1

Name some chemicals which you have used at home or at work. Hazard Communication 29 CFR

Hazard Communication Many chemicals can cause injury or illness if not handled properly. We encounter chemicals every day Filling your vehicle with gasoline Cleaning the bathroom Applying pesticides or insecticides Using solvents or acids at work 3

Classification of Employees Competent Person Safety Trained Person 4

Right to Understand OSHA created the Hazard Communication Standard to help ensure your safety when working with hazardous chemicals. You have a RIGHT TO UNDERSTAND the hazards of chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals. If you request to see an SDS and we cannot provide a copy after one working day, you have a right to refuse to use the chemical until an SDS is provided! 5

Hazard Communication Standard Determine a chemical’s hazard(s) Provide labels Provide up-to-date SDS’s Chemical manufacturers must: Provide a written hazard communication program Maintain copies of SDSs Train employees how to safely use hazardous materials Employers must: 6

HazCom Standard (cont.) Employees must: Read label warnings and instructions Read SDSs, if additional information is needed Follow employer instructions and warnings Identify hazards before starting a job Participate in training 7

Chemical Hazards – Physical Hazards Anything which will burn between 100° and 200° Fahrenheit Combustible Liquids Anything which will readily burn under “normal conditions,” typically under 100° Fahrenheit Flammables Something which can explode with a sudden and violent release of energy Explosive Readily creates it’s own oxygen, creating conditions for easy combustion Oxidizers Substance which can readily undergo undesirable changes or react violently with other chemicals or natural environments Unstable/Reactive Materials 8

Chemical Hazards – Health Hazards Causes destruction of human skin tissue at point of contact Corrosive May cause risk of injury to employees or the environment Toxic Causes cancer in mammals Carcinogens Causes liver damage Hepatotoxins Causes kidney damage Nephrotoxins Causes toxic effects to the nervous system Neurotoxins 9

Routes of Entry Skin/Eye contact Splashing, toxic vapors, etc… Inhalation Lack of ventilation, over-exposure Swallowing Eating food, smoking cigarettes Penetration Needle/sharp object pricks, scrapes/open sores There are four primary routes of entry for chemicals to enter the human body: 10

Chemical Exposure Dosage Amount of exposure Acute effects Immediate, short-term symptoms Chronic effects Long-term effects that develop over long periods of exposure 11

Personal Protective Equipment Dust masks and respiratorsGlasses, goggles, and face shieldsHearing protectionGlovesFoot protection (shoes, etc)Head protection (hard hats, etc)Aprons or full-body suits 12

Hazardous Materials: First Aid Procedures Eyes Flush with running water for 15 minutes – away from the nose Skin Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes Inhalation Move to fresh air or provide emergency oxygen Swallowing Seek emergency medical assistance IMMEDIATELY 13

Spills and Leaks: What to Do Evacuate the area Notify a supervisor or the emergency response team Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so) Stay away 14

Labels May not be removed or defaced Be legibleIn English Prominently displayed Readily available in work area May add other languages, but must always have English 15

Labels NFPA RTK - US HSID Std - Europe WHMIS Std – Canada 16

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 17

Example of a label 18

Hazard Statement Describes the nature and degree of the hazard Nature – Corrosive, Asphxyiant, Flammable Degree – Low, Medium, High, Extremely high, etc. 19

Pictograms Health Hazard Flame Exclamation Mark Gas Cylinder Corrosion Exploding Bomb Flame Over Circle Skull and Crossbones Environment 20

Pictograms Must be symbolsSolid red outlineWhite background 21

Corrosion Corrosion Pictogram Skin CorrosionBurnsEye DamageCorrosive to metals 22

Health Hazard CarcinogenMutagenicityReproductive ToxicityRespiratory SensitizerTarget Organ ToxicityAspiration Toxicity Health Hazard Pictogram 23

Flame FlammablesPyrophoricsSelf-heatingEmits Flammable GasSelf-ReactiveOrganic Peroxides Flame Pictogram 24

Exclamation Mark Irritant to skin or eyesSkin SensitizerAcute ToxicityNarcotic EffectsRespiratory Tract Irritant Exclamation Mark Pictogram 25

Gas Cylinder Gases Under Pressure Gas Cylinder Pictogram 26

Exploding Bomb ExplosivesSelf ReactiveOrganic Peroxides Exploding Bomb Pictogram 27

Flame Over Circle Oxidizers Flame Over Circle Pictogram 28

Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity (Fatal or toxic) Skull and Crossbones Pictogram 29

Environmental (not mandatory) Aquatic Toxicity Non Mandatory 30

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 Respiratory protection is required 31

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. 32

Portable Containers No labels required if: For immediate use Transferred from labeled container 33

Immediate Use Do you remember what immediate use is? Does the picture show an example of immediate use? Why or why not? 34

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Must be in workplace Each chemical requires one Must be readily accessible Electronic is OK if all employees have access 35

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 36

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 37

The HIGHER the number the more SAFE the chemical The LOWER the number the more DANGEROUS the chemical Hazard Classification on SDS 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 38

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. 39

Hazard ClassHazard Category Acute Toxicity1234 Skin Corrosion/Irritation1A1B1C2 Serious Eye Damage/ Eye Irritation 12A2B Respiratory or Skin Sensitization1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity1A1B2 Carcinogenicity1A1B2 Reproductive Toxicity1A1B2Lactation STOT – Single Exposure 123 STOT – Repeated Exposure 12 Aspiration1 Simple AsphyxiantsSingle Category Health Hazards Classifications 40

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 41

Letters may also be used Letters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G The lower the letter, the more dangerousThink of it the same way as you do the numbers Hazard Classification 42

Physical Hazards 43

What about NFPA and HMIG? These will remain unchanged and can still be used 44

NFPA Labeling Systems NFPA = National Fire Protection Association Blue = Health Red = Flammability Yellow = Reactivity White = Other Hazards or Special Handling Scale: 0 (No Hazard) to 4 (Extreme Hazard) The HIGHER the number, the HIGHER the hazard 45

HMIS Labeling System HMIS - Hazardous Materials Identification System Blue = Health Red = Flammability Yellow = Reactivity White = Personal Protection Scale: 0 (No Hazard) to 4 (Extreme Hazard) The HIGHER the number, the HIGHER the hazard 46

Hazard Communication Summary Identify chemical hazards by reading labels and SDSs Follow warnings and instructions, or ask your supervisor if in doubt Use the correct personal protective equipmentPractice sensible, safe work habitsYou have a RIGHT TO UNDERSTAND about the chemicals you use in the workplace 48