1. HAZCOM-GHS Training
July 2012

2. HAZARD COMMUNNICATION
You have the right to know about the hazards of the chemicals you work with and are exposed to.
The OSHA HAZCOM requirements include:
Written program
Labeling (HMIS/NFPA Diamond)
Identity of the chemical
Appropriate hazard warnings
Name and address of the responsible party
Material Safety Data Sheets
For each chemical used in an industrial setting
By manufacturer, can’t use a generic
HazCom has been in effect for over 25 years; foundation for building a chemical health and safety program in workplace
Addresses needs of employers/employees to obtain information about chemicals, and worker “right-to-know” about hazards
Requires chemical manufacturers and importers to evaluate hazards and provide info to customers through labels, data sheets and worker training programs
Also addresses trade secret protection
Requires all chemicals to be evaluated and incorporates wide range of hazardous effects to be addressed.

3. Label Example NFPA
Colors represent different hazard messages and ratings.
The higher the number the higher the hazard.

4. Label Example ~HMIS
Colors represent similar hazards to the NFPA diamond.
The higher the number the higher the hazard

5. WHAT IS GHS? GHS stands for “Globally Harmonized System”.
Developed by the United Nations, the idea was that how chemical information is handled needed to be standardized world-wide.  
The HazCom/GHS includes the following basic elements:
harmonized criteria for classifying substances and mixtures according to their health, environmental and physical hazards; and
harmonized hazard communication elements, including requirements for labeling and material safety data sheets
On March 26, 2012, OSHA published the revised Hazard Communication Standard, which is aligned with GHS Revision 3.  This final rule took effect on May 25, 2012.
GHS specifies warnings and format
Method of communication and information transmitted now varies – GHS makes more consistent
GHS system is an international system
New rule does NOT reduce level of protections afforded under original HazCom standard (29 CFR )

6. Depending on where in the world you were working or purchasing chemicals, different symbols and criteria have been used to classify, label and communicate the hazards you faced.
GHS is an attempt to “Harmonize” these ratings, labels, symbols and hazards all around the world.

7. GHS vs. HAZCOM What are the differences?
Hazard classification: The revised standard provides specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures.
NOT ALL COUNTRIES REQUIRED THIS IN THE PAST MAKING COMMUNICATION AND TRADE PROBLEMATIC.
Labeling: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be
required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Precautionary statements must also be provided.
THERE WERE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS/SYMBOLS USED BEFORE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK.

8. GHS vs. HAZCOM What are the differences?
Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a specified 16-section format and the name changes from Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
NO STANDARD FOR MSDS FORMATTING IN THE PAST
Information and training: Employers are required to train workers by December 1, 2013 on the new labels elements and safety data sheets format to facilitate recognition and understanding
TRAINING TO RECOGNIZE NEW SYMBOLS AND SDS’S
The essential mission is the same…knowledge of the hazards of chemicals we work with to ensure worker safety.

9. GHS Labeling As of Dec. 1, 2015, all labels will be required to have:
1. Pictograms
2. A signal word
3. Hazard and precautionary statements
4. The product identifier and supplier identification
Employers have until June 1, 2016 to ensure that in-house labels have been updated.  
All employees must be trained on new labeling requirements and pictograms by Dec. 1,  
As of Dec. 1, 2015, manufacturers and importers may not ship products without the new labels.  
As of Dec. 1, 2015*, all labels will be required to have:
1. Pictograms
2. A signal word
3. Hazard and precautionary statements
4. The product identifier and supplier identification
*Employers have until June 1, 2016 to ensure that in-house labels have been updated.  All employees must be trained on new labeling requirements and pictograms by Dec. 1,  As of Dec. 1, 2015, manufacturers and importers may not ship products without the new labels.  

10. New Label Requirements
HazCom & GHS, April 2012
New Label Requirements
GHS Label
Workplace Label
XYZ Chemical, 234 E. 3rd St; Murray KY
Updated OSHA GHS Standard
Product identifier
Signal word
Hazard statements
Precautionary statements
Pictograms
Supplier information
Supplemental information
XYZ Chemical, 234 E. 3rd St; Murray KY
This is a comparison of the old HAZCOM label and the new GHS label.
The NFPA Diamond is replaced by the GHS pictograms.
Current OSHA Standard
Material identity
Hazard warnings
Supplier information
STEP, LLC

11. GHS Hazard Classifications
Physical
Health
Environmental
GHS Pictograms represent the three main hazard groups: (pictograms are explained in detail on the next slide)
Physical hazards (oxidizer, corrosion, gas cylinder, flame, exploding bomb)
Health hazards (health hazard, skull and crossbones, exclamation point, corrosion)
Environmental hazards (exclamation point and environment)

12. GHS Pictograms
Pictograms are mandatory to convey warnings to employees.  
These are the pictograms that you will need to incorporate into your labeling system and training program.
OSHA is requiring a red border on these pictograms so they will need to be printed in color.

13. “Danger” or “Warning” Signal Words
Used to emphasize hazard and discriminate between levels of hazard
The appropriate signal word to use is set out by the classification system.
For example, the signal word for Self-heating substances and mixtures, Category 1 is "Danger" while "Warning" is used for the less serious Category 2.
There are categories where no signal word is used.

14. GHS Label Identity Signal Word Pictograms Hazard Statements
HazCom & GHS, April 2012
Identity
GHS Label
Signal Word
Pictograms
Hazard
Statements
Precautionary
statements
Three label element must be located together on the label according to GHS –
Signal Word
Hazard Statements
Pictograms
Manufacturer or
Distributor
STEP, LLC

15. Safety Data Sheets or SDS
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) become Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).  
These new SDSs have a specific format, which must be followed to be compliant with the revised standard
Safety Data Sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) become Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).  These new SDSs have a specific format, which must be followed to be compliant with the revised standard.
Note:  Since Sections are enforced by other agencies, OSHA will not enforce these sections of the SDS.  Employees must be trained on the new SDS format by Dec. 1, 2013. New SDSs are required by June 1, 2015.

16. Written Program & Other Requirements
The company must have a written program which is revised to comply with the new standard including training, labeling, SDS management, and hazard classification.  
 Written programs must be updated  by June 1, 2016.
Other requirements of Hazcom stayed pretty much the same with the exception of some wording changes.  

17. REVIEW~GHS Summary and Dates
If you are an employer that uses chemicals in the workplace, here’s what you need to do and when:
Train employees on new labeling system, pictograms, and SDS format (by 12/1/13).
Ensure that only new format SDSs are maintained (by 6/1/15).
Ensure that products are not received without new labels (by 12/1/15).
Update your labeling system using the new GHS system (by 6/1/16).
Update your Hazcom program to reflect changes (by 6/1/16).
Provide any additional training (such as updates to the Hazcom program-by 6/1/16).
12/1/13: All employees must be trained on new label elements and SDS format
6/1/15: Manufacturers and distributors must comply with all modified provisions except that distributors have until 12/1/15 to provide revised labels for all products shipped.
6/1/16: OSHA enforcement starts: Employers must update all labels and HazCom program, provide additional training for workers on newly identified physical or health hazards
During transition period, employers can comply with old or new standard as far as labels and SDSs.

18. Overall benefits of globally harmonized system:
Promotes safer transportation, handling and use of chemicals;
Improves understanding of hazards;
Increases compliance and reduces costs for companies involved in international activities;
Helps protect workers, consumers and potential exposed populations around the globe.

19. HAZCOM/GHS
Be informed
Be careful
Be aware
Be protected
ASK!

20. Safety is personal and safety starts with me.
Our District Safety Mission:
Safety is personal and safety starts with me.
Our District Safety Goal:
That everyone goes home safe to our families EVERYDAY.
Our District Safety Beliefs:
All incidents are preventable.
We lead by example and lead with safety.
We are all 100% accountable for our personal safety and the safety of others.
Each Trane associate has the right to and responsibility for a safe and healthful workplace.
We must each be diligent in recognizing safety hazards and effective in our efforts to change, control, or avoid them.
It is a fundamental part of our safety culture that no person should come to work and be hurt.
Each Trane associate is a member of this district’s family and has family relationships outside of work that should you be unable to return to them would be irreparably changed forever.
Ask yourself if you would allow your loved ones to perform a task in the manner you are about to?
An injury-free culture does not mean that incidents won’t occur, it means that we don’t think of them as “acceptable” and work collaboratively to do everything possible to prevent them. 
Safety is action and it requires the engagement of the employee, leader or group in the process of implementing, ensuring and improving safety. The focus is continuous, sustainable improvement and safety for all associates.
In order to grow our safety culture we must set aside blame and justification and evaluate what we personally could have done in our actions, behaviors, and choices to produce a more desirable outcome.
I am 100% responsible for what happens to me. My actions, my behaviors, my choices…I am in control and am enabled/empowered to do the right/safe thing.