1. Hazard Communication & The Globally Harmonized System1

2. What the GHS Means Hazard Communication standard: Gives workers right to know; evaluation tool for manufacturers No set method for communicating GHS: Single set of classifying criteria Prevents 585 injuries/illnesses, 43 deaths annually2 3. The Purple Book Created by United Nations expert panel Includes: Classification criteria Standardized label elements Hazard/precaution signs Standardized safety data sheet info3 4. How the Hazcom Standard Has Changed Hazard classification new criteria Labels align with GHS format Safety Data Sheets Specified 16 sections Information/Training Workers must understand new elements4 5. Hazcom Labels & Pictograms Training Network Video GHS:Road Signs for Hazard Communications5 6. Safety Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet (SDS) how employees are informed about chemicals GHS revision: Consistent headings, specified sequence of 16 sections6 7. SDS Sections (Part 1) 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) identification 3. Composition 4. First-aid measures 5. Firefighting measures 6. Accidental release measures 7. Handling and storage 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 7 8. SDS Sections (Part 2) 9. Physical/chemical properties 10. Stability/reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal considerations 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information 8 9. Your Responsibilities Employers MUST train workers on existing and new chemicals handled in workplace Workers MUST: Always read the labels Follow instructions on SDSs Wear specified PPE9 10. PPE Glasses, goggles, face shields Gloves Respirators/dust masks Foot, head, full-body protection10 11. GHS Implementation Dates Effective Completion DateRequirement(s)WhoDecember 1, 2013Train employees on the new label elements and SDS format.EmployersJune 1, 2015*Comply with all modified provisions of this final rule, except:December 1, 2015Chemical manufacturers, importers, Distributors may ship products distributors and employers labeled by manufacturers under the old system until December 1, 2015.June 1, 2016Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide Employers additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards.Transition PeriodComply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200 (this final standard), or the current standard, or both.All chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers 12. Summary GHS changes are designed to improve safety and clarify hazards You must follow instructions on Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels to protect yourself You must wear and maintain required PPE12 13. Final Requirements Complete: Pictograms quiz HazCom learning exercise Send completed papers to Dawn Miller E-mail: dmiller@allied.coop Fax: 608-847-4845 Internal mail to Department #18