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GHSGlobal Harmonized System

It is Ready, Are You?

GHSGHS 411Standardized system of classifying and labeling hazardous chemicalsAlready internationally adopted, U.S. transition underway Major implications expected on safety, welfare, and environment for anyone working with chemicals

GHSBut Why?Creating one unified visual language eliminates communication errors between nations.Save time and $$$ – governments no longer have to worry about complying with different systems.Workers are better protected and more efficient.Expands international trade possibilities

GHSWhat is The End Goal?

Standardize the classification rules for:- Hazards- Safety Data Sheets- Chemical labelingOne set of standards for one globe will enhance the protection of human health and environmental awareness -- EVERYWHERE

GHSWho’s Already In?

CanadaMexicoEuropeAustraliaChinaNew ZealandJapanKorea

GHSComing To America...Transition started in 20123 year implementation process1 million safety documents affectedfor about 1 million chemicals5 million+ workplaces affected40 million workers affected

GHS$97 million per year to implement (total)- $44M implementation and oversight- $42M training- $11M SDS preparation

$ Total Cost of Adoption $

MSDS SDS

GHSWorth the Investment?

Prevention of 43 fatalities and 585 injuries and illnesses per yearThis alone will save $266 million per yearCost reductions+productivity improvements= $585 million per yearTotal net savings predicted by OSHA -$754 MILLION PER YEAR!!!

GHSSave The Date:

GHSOSHA’s Take:“Revising OSHA's Hazard Communication standard will improve the quality and consistency of hazard information, making it safer for workers to do their jobs and easier for employers to stay competitive”

Hilda Solis, US Secretary of Labor

GHSWhat’s Changing?

MSDS sheets redesigned as Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

GHS standardizes the content and formatting of SDS's into a strict 16 Part Document with a set order

1. SDS

GHSLabel ratings are now inverted to ease confusion

- Current NFPA or HMIS systems have “4” as worst and “1” as best

- With GHS, “category 1” is the worst

2. Classifications

What’s Changing?

GHSWhat’s Changing?

Two signal words in GHS used to communicate the level of hazard on label and SDS: danger and warning

Standardized GHS pictograms developed

3. Labels

GHSWhat’s Changing?

Long, inconsistent, dense labels inhibit maximum transmission of critical infoHigh risk involved with different systems of hazard classification and labeling

Clarity/Simplicity/Consistency=Effective Communication of Information=

Improved Protection

4. How You Communicate

GHSNation Of Symbols

American culture is already symbol savvy

We understand and interpret symbols quickly and easily

GHSReady Or Not...

Get prepared and be on the lookout for GHS infoMark your calendar with implementation datesCreate a transition planConduct a chemical inventory

A simple checklist to help you:

GHSCreate a plan to acquire, update, and manage new SDS documents Update workplace labels according to new regulations

Plan employee training on new GHS approaches

Ready Or Not...

GHSWe have you covered.

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