Your Staff GHS TRAINING Needs to be Simple but Accurate

The new GHS programs don’t have to be complicated or over the edge for

worker to learn

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What is GHS?

• The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is an international approach to chemical labels and safety data sheets (SDS).

• OH&S standard has adopted the GHS to improve safety and health of workers through more effective communications on chemical hazards.

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Requirements of a GHS Label

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The Nature of Chemical Hazards

OH&S Defined & Listed Hazard Classes• Pyrophoric Gases• Combustible Dusts• Simple Asphyxiant• Hazards Not Otherwise

Classified

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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

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GHS Poster

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GHS Poster Example elements of the Standard

Health Hazards

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Physical Hazards

GHS Poster Example elements of the Standard

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OSHA Defined / Listed Hazards(Label Elements)

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Hazard Class / Category Determination Criteria

Example Health Hazard: Acute Toxic (Oral, Dermal, Inhalation)

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Hazard Class / Category Determination CriteriaUnited Nations GHS Standard (The Purple Book)

Example Health Hazard: Acute Toxic (Oral, Dermal, Inhalation)

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The GHS standard defines the label elements that must be placed on the primary (manufacturer’s) container. However, the GHS-HCS only established a general guideline for labeling the secondary (site repackaged) container.

This guideline requires employers to use words, pictures, symbols, and other information to inform their employees on the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.

Primary and Secondary GHS Labeling

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Signal Words

• “Danger” – more severe hazards• “Warning” – less severe hazards

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GHS Manufacturer Label Elements Review

• Product Name/Identifier

• Pictogram(s)

• Signal Word

• Hazard Statements

• Precautionary Statements

• Supplementary Information

• Manufacturer Name and Emergency Contact

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NFPA-704 (HHC) / GHS (HHC) Labels

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Pictograms

• A symbol plus a red diamond border intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical.

• 4 Health Hazard Pictograms

• 5 Physical Hazard Pictograms

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Health Hazard Pictogram-Corrosion

• Skin Corrosion/Burns

• Eye Damage

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Health Hazard Pictogram-Exclamation Mark

• Irritant (skin and eye)• Skin Sensitizer• Acute Toxicity• Narcotic Effects• Respiratory Tract

Irritant• Hazardous to Ozone

Layer (non-mandatory)

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Health Hazard Pictogram-Health Hazard

• Carcinogen

• Mutagen

• Reproductive Toxicity

• Respiratory Sensitizer

• Target Organ Toxicity

• Aspiration Toxicity

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Health Hazard Pictogram-Skull & Crossbones

• Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

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Physical Hazard Pictogram-Flame

• Flammables

• Pyrophorics

• Self-Heating

• Emits Flammable Gas

• Self-Reactives

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Physical Hazard Pictogram-Flame Over Circle

• Oxidizer –a substance that is not necessarily combustible, but may, generally by yielding oxygen, cause or contribute to the combustion of other material

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Physical Hazard Pictogram-Gas Cylinder

• Gases under pressure

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Physical Hazard Pictogram-Exploding Bomb

• Explosives

• Self-Reactives

• Organic Peroxides

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Physical Hazard Pictogram-Corrosion

• Corrosive to Metals

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Non-mandatory Pictogram-Environment

• Aquatic Toxicity

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• SDS are multi-page documents that contain more detailed information about a chemical than the container label.

• The revised 16 standard requires that the information on the SDS is presented using consistent headings in a specific order.

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16-Section SDS Format

1. Identification

2. Hazard(s) Identification

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

4. First-Aid Measures

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

6. Accidental Release Measures

7. Handling and Storage

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

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16-Section SDS Format

9. Physical and Chemical Properties10.Stability and Reactivity11.Toxicological Information12.Ecological Information13.Disposal Considerations14.Transport Information15.Regulatory Information16.Other Information

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So before you hand these training cards out do the teams fully understand?

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