Hazard Communication 2012 Incorporation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

The Hazard Communication Standard OSHA Standard 29 CFR CFR Addresses how chemical hazards are communicated to employees working with or around chemicals Being aware of the hazards enhances employees’ ability to work safely around those chemicals First written in 1983; Major revision in 2012 to bring it in line with international standards

What is the GHS*? A common and coherent approach to defining and classifying hazards, and communicating information on labels and safety data sheets. Target audiences include workers, consumers, transport workers, and emergency responders. It is an international standard adopted by the United Nations in How is this different from the original Hazard Communication Standard? *Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

Old Haz Com vs. Haz Com 2012 “Right to Know” Container labels have identity, hazard warnings, and responsible party Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) look very different depending on vendor No standardized method of hazard classification “Right to Understand” – improves ability of employees to quickly find and understand critical chemical safety info Container labeling requirements are much more specific Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) all formatted the same way – increased consistency makes it easier to find necessary info Chemical and mixture hazards classified according to decision trees

Additional Benefits of Haz Com 2012 No country has the ability to identify and specifically regulate every hazardous chemical product (650,000 in the US!) Countries with different chemical classification systems require different hazard definitions, labels, and SDSs. This impacts protection and trade. Harmonization of classification and labeling: Enhances protection of humans and environment. Facilitates international trade in chemicals. Reduces need for testing and evaluation. Assists countries and international organizations to ensure the sound management of chemicals.

What is in the revised Haz Com Standard? a)Purpose b)Scope and Application c)Definitions d)Hazard Classification e)Written Hazard Communication Program f)Labels and Other Forms of Warning g)Safety Data Sheets h)Employee Information and Training i)Trade Secrets j)Effective Dates k)Appendices A-F

The Scope of Haz Com 2012 There has been little change to the scope: Covers all hazardous chemical substances, dilute solutions (i.e., secondary containers), and mixtures. Pharmaceuticals, food additives, cosmetics and pesticide residues in food are not covered at the point of intentional intake, but are covered where workers may be exposed, and in transport.

Haz Com Written Program Includes: Policies and Procedures Essential Elements of the Haz Com Standard – Info on container labeling – Storage and availability of SDSs – Chemical inventory including locations Guidelines for Employee Training Information about the specific chemical hazards found in the workplace

Training Requirements Training on specific chemicals to which you may be exposed – Methods used to monitor the presence of hazardous chemicals – Warning signals to indicate a leak or spill – Physical and health hazards of chemicals in your work area – Safe work practices and PPE used to prevent exposure – How to read info on chemical labels and SDSs – Where SDSs and written plan may be accessed

Where are our chemical hazards found? Primarily in laboratories But don’t forget cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, printer toner, etc.

How to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical Sight and Smell

How to Protect Yourself from Chemical Hazards Use appropriate work practices Know the relevant emergency procedures Use appropriate personal protective equipment – Check SDS or ask your supervisor/safety specialist for advice on what is appropriate

Where to Find Our Haz Com Program and SDSs Employees can access our written program at any time on the Safety SharePoint site in the “Safety Plans and Other Resources” folder, and it is available as a hard copy or via upon request SDSs are generally found in binders in the labs where the chemicals are used. However, at the CRL SDSs are kept on a separate MSDS SharePoint site.

Three Major Components of Haz Com 1)Hazard Classification – assigning a chemical or mixture to a hazard or danger category based on its health, physical, or environmental hazards 2)Container Labels 3)Safety Data Sheets

Hazard Classification Physical Hazards – Properties of a gas, liquid, or solid that could adversely affect you or the workplace in a physical way (e.g., fire or explosion) – 16 classes Health Hazards – Properties of a substance or mixture that can cause illness or injury to the skin, eyes, lungs or other organs or parts of the body (e.g., carcinogen) – 10 classes Environmental Hazards (non-mandatory) – chemicals that are harmful to the aquatic environment and organisms that live in that environment – 2 classes

Physical Hazard Classes Explosives Flammable Gases Flammable Aerosols Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Oxidizing Gases Oxidizing Liquids Oxidizing Solids Self-Reactive Substances Pyrophoric Liquids Pyrophoric Solids Self-Heating Substances Substances Which in Contact with Water Emit Flammable Gases Organic Peroxides Substances Corrosive to Metal Gases Under Pressure

Health Hazard Classes Acute Toxicity Skin Corrosion/Irritation Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Germ Cell Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity Target Organ Systemic Toxicity: Single Exposure & Repeated Exposure Aspiration Toxicity Serious Eye Damage/ Eye Irritation Environmental Hazard Classes Acute Aquatic Toxicity Chronic Aquatic Toxicity

Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Simple Asphyxiants Phyrophoric Gas Combustible Dust These are hazard classes that OSHA wants to address but that are not found in GHS.

Approach to Labeling Appendix C of the Haz Com Standard uses a cookbook approach to labeling Once classification of hazards is completed, Appendix C is used to determine how to convey required information Can combine hazard statements for readability

Container Label Requirements 3.Signal words: used to indicate the relative level of severity of a hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard: "Danger" for more severe hazards or "Warning" for less severe hazards. 4.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. (Example: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.) 5.Precautionary Statement: a phrase that describes recommended measures to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical. May also include proper storage or handling and first aid instructions. 6.Supplier Information: name, address, phone Example: Required Elements: 1.Product Identifier: matches that on SDS 2.Pictograms: a black symbol on a white background within a red diamond.

Pictograms and Hazards Health HazardFlameExclamation Mark Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity Flammables Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides Irritant (skin and eye) Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity (harmful) Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non Mandatory) Gas CylinderCorrosionExploding Bomb Gases under Pressure Skin Corrosion/ burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals Explosives Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides Flame over CircleEnvironment (Non Mandatory) Skull and Crossbones Oxidizers Aquatic Toxicity Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

Hazard Statements Standard phrases describing the nature of the hazard for each level of hazard within each hazard class For products that pose more than one risk, a hazard statement will be listed on the label for each GHS hazard Example: Flammable liquids Category 1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour Category 2: Highly flammable liquid and vapour Category 3: Flammable liquid and vapour Category 4: Combustible liquid **Note that numbering is the reverse of NFPA and HMIS** – in GHS 1 is most hazardous, 4 is least hazardous

Precautionary Statements These are standard explanations to minimize or prevent adverse effects 4 types for each hazard class: – Prevention (e.g., Wear protective gloves) – Response (e.g., If on skin, wash with plenty of water) – Storage (e.g., Store in well ventilated place) – Disposal (e.g., Dispose in accordance with local regulations)

Workplace Labeling Same approach as in previous Haz Com Std Secondary containers must have the name (i.e., Product Identifier) and words, pictures, symbols, or a combination, which provide information regarding the hazards of the chemicals. Information may need to be updated to be consistent with new classifications NFPA/HMIS Labeling Systems may still be used!* * According to OSHA/SCHC webinar held Aug 13,

Allowed Labeling of Secondary Containers NFPA system (0 = non-hazardous, 4 = highest hazard): – health hazards (blue) – flammability hazards (red) – reactivity hazards (yellow) – special hazards (white) HMIS system (0 = non-hazardous, 4 = highest hazard): – health hazards – flammability hazards – reactivity hazards – PPE that should be worn GHS labeling (Category 1 = highest hazard, Category 4 = lowest hazard)

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Provide comprehensive information about individual chemicals and advice on safety precautions These replace the MSDSs that were part of the original Haz Com Standard The consistent format of all SDSs makes it easier to quickly find information about a chemical We have a SDS or MSDS for every chemical in the building We will transition from MSDSs to SDSs by 2015, so if you receive SDSs for chemicals you order, please keep them or forward them to me.

Sections of an SDS Section 1. Product and Company Identification Section 2. Hazard(s) identification (Health, Physical, and Environmental) -Pictograms, Hazard Statements, and Precautionary Statements Section 3. Composition/Information on ingredients (including CAS #s) Section 4. First Aid measures Section 5. Firefighting measures Section 6. Accidental release measures (including spill clean up measures) Section 7. Handling and storage Section 8. Exposure controls/Personal protection (PPE) -Exposure limits, controls, and any required monitoring Section 9. Physical and chemical properties Section 10. Stability and reactivity -Conditions to avoid and incompatible materials

Sections of an SDS Section 11. Toxicological information -Routes of entry, symptoms and effects of exposure Section 12. Ecological information Section 13. Disposal considerations Section 14. Transport information Section 15. Regulatory information (including classification under federal regulations) Section 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision -E.g., manufacturer’s , intended use of product, explanation of risk and safety phrases Note: Sections will not be enforced by OSHA; they are under other agencies’ jurisdiction.

Read the SDS! Before working with new chemicals Anytime you have concerns about the hazards of a chemical being used by you or others around you Ask your supervisor or the safety specialist (Shanna Henk) if you have questions about a label, SDS, or what PPE you should be wearing

Timeline for Haz Com 2012 Effective Completion Date Requirement(s)Who December 1, 2013Train employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format. Employers June 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 Compliance with all modified provisions of this final rule, except: The Distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a GHS label Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers June 1, 2016Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. Employers Transition Period to the effective completion dates noted above May comply with either 29 CFR (the final standard), or the current standard, or both Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers

Reference Guide to the GHS “The Purple Book” Fourth edition is available online at: s/ghs_rev04/04files_e.html s/ghs_rev04/04files_e.html Note: The third edition was used in developing OSHA’s Haz Com 2012 Standard

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