complying with the revised osha hazcomm rule
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Complying with the Revised OSHA HazCom Rule
HazCom is changing to GHS:
What does this mean for my company and employees?
Background Overview
Timeline
What is changing?
How to train employees
Additional Learning Resources
Agenda
Background OverviewWhy the changes?
How do the changes affect your company and your employees?
Original Hazard Communication Standard (1983)
◦ “Right to Know”
Revised Standard
◦ “Right to Understand”
Aligned with GHS
“Right to Understand”
Enhances worker comprehension of hazards
Reduces confusion in workplace
Facilitates safety training
Safer handling and use of chemicals
Quicker and more efficient access to information on safety data sheets (SDSs)
The Revision Helps Workers
US businesses save more than $475 million in productivity improvements
Fewer SDSs and label updates needed
Provides simpler HazCom training
Reduces trade barriers harmonized systems around the world
The Revision Helps Companies
Abbreviated: GHS
A common, coherent approach to define, classify and communicate hazards from chemicals
Agreed upon by the UN General Assembly
◦Modeled after existing systems in US, Canada, and Europe
Global Harmonization System for Classifying and Labeling Chemicals
Standardized system across countries
◦Creates systems in countries where none exist
Enhances global trade
◦ Fewer compliance burdens between different systems
Enhances protection of humans and the environment
Global Harmonization
What was hazardous before is STILL hazardous
GHS standardizes methods of classifying and communicating hazards
Classification Criteria
Communication Requirements
• Health and environmental hazards
• Physical hazards
• Labels
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Training
Global Harmonization
Acute Toxicity Carcinogenicity
Reproductive Toxicity Hazardous to Aquatic Environment*
Target Organ Toxicity (Single and Repeat Dose)
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation
Aspiration Toxicity Respiratory/Skin Sensitization
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Germ Cell Mutagenicity
Health and Environmental Hazards
*Exception: OSHA has no jurisdiction over aquatic toxicity (GHS does)
Explosives Self-Heating
Flammability Organic Peroxides
Oxidizers Corrosive to Metals
Self-Reactive Gases Under Pressure
Pyrophoric Water Activated Flammable Gases
Physical Hazards
GHS Implementation Timeline
Dec 1, 2013
• Train employees on new label elements and SDS format
• Affects employers
June 1, 2015
• Reclassified and prepared GHS-compliant SDSs
• Affects Chemical Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Employers
Dec 1, 2015
• All GHS Label Requirements must be implemented
• Affects Chemical Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Employers
June 1, 2016
• HazCom program must comply with GHS• Proper GHS
labels• Proper SDS• Additional
employee training to follow updated HazCom program
• Affects everyone
Comply with either existing Hazard Communication Standards (HCS) or the revised HCS, or both
It is okay if both standards for labels and SDSs are present in workplace (until 6/1/2016)
Between Now and 2016
Revisions Did Not Change…
◦Who is covered by HCS
◦Ability to protect trade secrets on labels, in SDSs, etc.
◦What types of substances are covered
The Bottom Line:
◦Documents will look different.
◦ The chemicals are the same.
Some Clarification
The ChangesWhat exactly is different?
Biggest change
Only employers who manufacture products/by-products are involved
New Process
◦Specific criteria for each health & physical hazard
◦Detailed instructions for hazard evaluation and determinations
◦Hazard classes divided into hazard categories
Hazard Classification
Who is affected?
◦ Everyone
◦ Especially chemical manufacturers and importers
Harmonized Labels
◦ Signal Word
◦ Pictogram
◦ Hazard Statement
◦ Precautionary Statement
6 Months to update labels when new information becomes known
Label Changes
Used to indicate relative level of severity of hazard
Alerts reader to potential hazard on label
“Danger” = more severe hazard
“Warning” = less severe hazards
“Caution” = no longer used
Label Changes: Signal Words
Graphic:
◦ White Background
◦ Red Square Frame
◦ Black Symbol
Conveys specific information about hazards of chemical
9 under GHS, only 8 required under OSHA HCS
Label Changes: Pictogram
Assigned to hazard class and category
Describes the nature of the hazard(s) of chemical (including degree of hazard, if appropriate)
Example:
◦ “Fire or protection hazard”
◦ “Fatal if inhaled”
Label Changes: Hazard Statement
Describes measures to be taken to minimize/prevent adverse effects that result from exposure to hazardous chemical, improper storage, etc.
Label Changes: Precautionary Statement
Type Example Statements
Prevention Do not spray on open flame or other ignition source.
Response Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage Protect from sunlight. Store in a well ventilated place.
Key Label Elements:
Product IdentifierSupplier IdentifierChemical IdentityHazard Pictograms*Signal Words*Hazard Statements*Precautionary Information
*Harmonized
Product Identifier & Chemical Identity
Supplier Identifier
(Harmonized) Hazard Pictograms
(Harmonized) Signal Words
(Harmonized) Hazard Statements
PrecautionaryInformation
MSDS
• Content Requirements• No Format
Requirements• Difficult to use during
training
SDS
• Content Requirements (Order Counts!)
• Format Requirements• Most critical
information shown first
Switching from MSDS to SDS
Training EmployeesWhat do employees need to know by June 1, 2013?
Training should include:
◦How to read labels and SDSs
◦How to respond safely to chemical hazards
Major changes are just revised elements of HCS
Ongoing training continue as usual
What to Cover in Training
Train employees BEFORE the labels appear
Make sure employees understand the labels
Training for Label Changes
Additional ResourcesWhere to learn more about the OSHA HazCom Revisions
“The Purple Book” published by the UN (also available on OSHA website)
OSHA Quick Cards for SDSs, Labels, and Pictograms
Learning Resources
OSHA’s “Hazard Communication” Webpage
◦Highlights and key information about HazCom, according to OSHA and the United States Dept. of Labor
Facts on Aligning the Hazard Communication Standard to the GHS
◦Published by OSHA
◦ FAQ about the changes
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