ghs capacity building and implementation 13 may 2008 abuja, nigeria
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GHS CapacityBuilding and Implementation
13 May 2008
Abuja, Nigeria
Topics Covered
Introduction to the benefits of the GHSUNITAR GHS Capacity Building
Programme (Global, Regional, National)National ActivitiesNational GHS Implementation
Methodology for Developing National GHS Implementation Strategies
Capacity Building Resources
What is the GHS?
Harmonized System for Chemical Classification and Labeling
International standard adopted 2002 and endorsed by ECOSOC 2003
Objectives of the GHS: Protection of human health and the environment Facilitating free trade of chemicals
WSSD GHS Implementation Target: 2008
What is the GHS?
Safe Use of Chemicals
Risk Management
Systems (risk communication,
exposure monitoring/control)
Hazard Communication (GHS Labels and SDS)
GHS Classification
Benefits of the GHS
Provides a framework for countries without chemical hazard communication system;
Harmonizes national chemical hazard communication systems world-wide;
Avoids duplication of testing & evaluating chemicals and chemical mixtures;
Facilitates international trade;Protects people and the environment
Why is the GHS Important?
Why is the GHS Important?
Context forGHS Capacity Building
• UN Subcommittee of Experts on the GHS (SCEGHS)
• UNITAR/ILO nominated as focal pointFocus on supporting developing and transition
countries
Global, Regional, National, Stakeholder activities
Programme Advisory Group (PAG)
WSSD Global GHS Partnership
United Nations
Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
and the GHS
Subcommittee of Experts on the GHS (SCEGHS)
Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods (SCETDG)
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) - Secretariat
UNITAR/ILOWSSD
PartnershipPAG
Global GHS Events
Global Thematic Workshop on GHS Implementation
GHS and International Chemicals Conventions (Stockholm, Rotterdam, Basel)
Side events at International Chemicals Events (SAICM, IFCS)
UNITAR/ILO and OECD Questionnaire
Regional Workshops and Strategies
South America (2004)
SADC (2003)
ASEAN (2005-7)
CEE/CA(2006)
Arab Region(2006)ECOWAS
(2008)
National Activities
Sri Lanka, South Africa, Zambia
The Gambia, Nigeria, Senegal
Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand
Laos, Cambodia
Uruguay, Vietnam, Jamaica
UNECE implementation website: http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/
implementation_e.html
National Project Outcomes
Multi-stakeholder involvement Awareness raising and training National GHS-implementing legislationSectoral implementation plansHigh-level endorsement of a National
GHS Implementation Strategy
UNITAR/ILO Approach
GHS Implementation
Industrial Workplaces
Transport AgricultureConsumerProducts
GovernmentBusiness/Industry
Public Interest/Labour
National Planning and Coordination
Project Coordinating Agency National GHS Implementation Committee Lead agencies for four sectors Lead organizations for business and industry, and
public interest and labour Subcommittees and task forces, as appropriate Division of responsibilities, activities, timeframes and
budgets What is your role?
UNITAR/ILO Methodology
Public Interest and Labour
Comprehensibility Testing
National Implementation
Strategy Document
GHS Implementation
Business and Industry
Situation and Gap Analysis
Sectoral Implemen-
tation Plans
-Industrial Workplace
-Agriculture
-Transport
-Consumer Products
Situation and Gap Analysis
Documents existing chemical hazard communication infrastructure and compares existing situation against what should be in place
Approach:Step 1: Information collectionStep 2: Gap analysis
Starting point: National Profile Additional information needs to be collected
Comprehensibility Testing (CT)
Survey based method for assessing understanding of GHS among the public
Comprehensibility is: the ability of an individual reading a label, warning, or safety data sheet to understand information sufficiently to take appropriate precautionary measures
important feedback for developing a chemical hazard communication infrastructure
(e.g. training needs)
National GHS Workshop Objectives
to learn about the GHS to review the situation/gap analysis and CT to review the roles, responsibilities and necessary
activities of stakeholders; to initiate development of required legislative
reform for GHS implementation; to initiate development of sector specific actions to discuss next steps to develop a National GHS
Implementation Strategy, with timeline
Phase 2
Public Interest and Labour
Comprehensibility Testing
National Implementation
Strategy Document
GHS Implementation
Business and Industry
Situation and Gap Analysis
Sectoral Implemen-
tation Plans
-Industrial Workplace
-Agriculture
-Transport
-Consumer Products
GHS Implementing Legislation
Developed for all four sectors
Legislative Situation and Gap Analysis
Based on existing regulatory framework
Draft regulations reviewed by executive branch of national government
GHS Implementing Legislation- Relevant Considerations
Which legal experts or consultants might be able to prepare draft legislation?
What is the appropriate format for new/amended legislation and to whom should it be presented for approval?
How can input from and support of all stakeholders be secured for the new regulations?
How will coordination take place for all the four sectors? How can conformity with the GHS and trading partners
be assured? What is the schedule for development and endorsement
of the legislation?
Options for GHS Legislation
Single consolidated Act Amend existing legislation to incorporate GHS
elements Amend existing legislation to incorporate GHS
elements by reference Amend standards with corresponding amendments
to legislation (e.g. for compliance and enforcement) Consolidate and amend existing standards with
corresponding amendments to legislation (e.g. for compliance and enforcement)
Sectoral Implementation Plans
Roles of stakeholders involved in GHS implementation in the sector
Summary of the situation and gap analysis, and comprehensibility testing
Legislative actions necessary for GHS implementation
Details on Cross-sectoral activities needed for GHS implementation
Workplan for activities
Roles and Activities for Other Stakeholders
Development of awareness raising materials
Industry and PILO workshopsidentify lead NGOs as focal points initiate activities strengthening the role of
PILO participationparticipation in the development of the
Implementation Strategy
The GHS and Transport
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Classification and labelling for TDG will be based on GHS
Current TDG labels and
pictograms remain Orange Book 15th revised edition
The GHS and Agriculture
FAO and WHO expected to integrate the GHS
FAO Guidelines on Pesticide Registration
FAO Guidelines on Good Labelling Practice for Pesticides
WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard
Phase 3
Public Interest and Labour
Comprehensibility Testing
National Implementation
Strategy Document
GHS Implementation
Business and Industry
Situation and Gap Analysis
Sectoral Implemen-
tation Plans
-Industrial Workplace
-Agriculture
-Transport
-Consumer Products
National Implementation Strategy
Compilation of all project activities
Outlines remaining activities
Provides a “road map” for GHS implementation
National GHS Review Workshop
Review and agree National GHS Implementation Strategy
Discuss next stepsAdopt resolution and commitment of all
partnersHigh level endorsement
Implementation Issues to Consider
Coordination of trading partnersTransition periodsFeedback to/from international
committee (UNSCEGHS)GHS implementation as ongoing process
Resources
Guidance Document on “Developing a National GHS Implementation Strategy”
Regional Workshops
Annual Reports
GHS Capacity Building Library
Resources, Continued
Comprehensibility Testing Website
Roster of Experts
Discussion Board
Events Page
ROE
WSSD Global GHS Partnership
Launched by UNITAR, ILO, and OECD in 2002
strengthen capacities at all levels and sectors -- in particular in developing countries
"Type 2 Partnerships“: to enable all stakeholders to make a concrete contribution to the outcomes of the WSSD
Meetings of the Partners (2003, 2007)
Web Resources
Regional GHS Workshop for ECOWAS Website:http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs/ghs15.html
UNITAR/ILO GHS Capacity Building Programme:http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs/index.html
WSSD GHS Partnership:http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs_partnership/index.htm
UNSCEGHS Homepage: www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome_e.html
Workshop Objectives
take stock of the status of GHS implementation in ECOWAS member countries;
initiate development of national GHS implementation strategies;
ensure that health services are informed about the GHS; examine existing regional institutions and initiatives
relevant for GHS implementation; initiate development of a regional GHS implementation
strategy; and identify the role and initiate development of action plans
for business industry, and public interest and labour organizations to contribute to regional GHS implementation.
Contacts
Chemicals and Waste ManagementProgrammeUNITARPalais des NationsCH-1211 Geneva 10Switzerland
Fax: + 41 22 917 8047Email: [email protected]: www.unitar.org/cwm