ghs hazcom for south davis metro fire
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HAZARD COMMUNICATIONThe Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
Ryan Putman, B.S. Environmental Management
Hazardous Materials Training Coordinator, South Davis Metro Fire Agency
BACKGROUND
• The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) was conceived during the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (commonly referred to as the Rio Conference).
• It was recognized that there were many differing standards between separate nations and regions of how chemicals were classified, labeled, and how information was made available regarding their characteristics to workers, consumers, and emergency responders.
• In 2012 OSHA adopted the newest revision of the GHS as part of the Hazard Communication regulation (29 CFR 1910.1200), to take effect June 1, 2015.
GHS HAZCOM IN TWO PARTS
Labels Safety Data Sheets
REQUIRED PARTS OF A GHS COMPLIANT LABEL
Chemical Identifier• Proper chemical or trade name
• Including individual ingredients for solutions, mixtures, or alloys
• Other identification method• CAS#
• UN/NA #
REQUIRED PARTS OF A GHS COMPLIANT LABEL
Pictograms
Oxidizers
•Flammable•Self Reactive•Pyrophoric•Self-Heating•Emits Flammable Gas•Organic Peroxide
•Explosive
•Self Reactive
•Organic Peroxide
•Acutely Toxic (Severe)
•LD50 <300 mg/kg
•Corrosive
•Pressurized Gases
•Carcinogen•Respiratory Sensitizer•Reproductive Toxicity•Target Organ Toxicity•Mutagenicity•Aspiration Toxicity
•Irritant
•Dermal Sensitizer
•Acute Toxicity (Harmful)
•LD50 >300 mg/kg
•Narcotic Effects
•Respiratory Tract
•Environmental Toxicity
Not required by OSHA, but supplier may include to
meet requirements in other nations.
REQUIRED PARTS OF A GHS COMPLIANT LABEL
Signal Words•Danger
•Warning
REQUIRED PARTS OF A GHS COMPLIANT LABEL
Hazard Statements•Physical
•Health
•Environment
REQUIRED PARTS OF A GHS COMPLIANT LABEL
Precautionary Statements•General
•Prevention
•Response
•Storage
•Disposal
REQUIRED PARTS OF A GHS COMPLIANT LABEL
First Aid Statements
REQUIRED PARTS OF A GHS COMPLIANT LABEL
Supplier or Manufacturer Information
REQUIRED PARTS OF A GHS COMPLIANT LABELSupplemental Information•Is not a required part of the GHS label.
•Is allowed if is necessary to provide important information not covered in a required part.
•Recommended PPE•May be Pictogram
•Exposure Limits
•Cannot contradict or cast doubt to the validity of a required part.
GHS SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Old MSDS
New SDS
SECTION 1PRODUCT AND COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 3COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
SECTION 8EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL
PROTECTION
SECTION 9PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION