Preparation Slide
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Make sure all attendee’s sign the Sign-In Sheet. You (or your
customer) will use this as proof of training employees with dates for
the facility’s OSHA personnel.
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If you can ahead of time – prepare training certificates for each
person scheduled to attend.
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Edit the template provided to have a typed Facility Name
If you forget to do this – print the Facility Name at the top of the sheet
Don’t forget to add your logo or remove the “Distributor Logo” image!
Sign and date each certificate
The presentation uses a sample SDS. If you have actual SDSs that
comply with GHS, use those for the training – either in place of the
samples in the presentation, or after going through an SDS.
GHS
The Globally Harmonized
System for Hazard
Classification and Labeling
Training Goal
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Understand the changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(Haz Com)
 What is GHS?
 Why was the GHS Developed?
 What are the Benefits of GHS?
 What are the Changes to Haz Comm Requirements with GHS?
 Who does this Impact?
 When Do You Need To Be In Compliance?
Review the New 2012 Hazard Communication
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New Labeling Requirements
Overview of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format
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16 categories
What is GHS?
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GHS is an acronym for Global Harmonized System for
Hazard Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
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This program defines and classifies hazards for chemical
substances, dilute solutions, and mixtures.
This is a common and coherent approach to classify chemicals for
a global economy.
Communicates information on labels and Safety Data Sheets
(SDS).
The GHS provides infrastructure for the
establishment of national and international
comprehensive chemical safety programs.
Why was the GHS Developed?
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To eliminate the variation in chemical
classifications and hazards.
To provide consistency in phrases used to
indicate the severity of hazards, across different
hazard types.
To offer better employee protection.
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Information should be conveyed in more than one way
for comprehensibility and understanding.
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Reduces confusion.
Enhances understanding of hazards.
Helps address literacy and language concerns.
What are the Benefits of GHS?
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It will enhance the human health and the environment.
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It will reduce the need for testing and evaluation against multiple
classification systems, avoiding duplication of efforts.
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Fewer chemical accidents.
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Lower health care cost, due to fewer accidents.
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Improved protection of workers from chemical hazards.
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Reduction in the cost of enforcement.
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Expanded use of training programs regarding health and safety.
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Improved corporate image and credibility.
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Create awareness of hazards, resulting in safer use of chemicals.
What are the Changes to HazCom
Compliance with GHS?
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All Labels have new standards
The term MSDS now changes to SDS, with extensive changes.
Added:
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Training on the Labels & SDSs
Keep Existing HazCom Training
Add information as it comes into the workplace
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Example: Replace MSDSs with SDSs in your facility’s book
Replace Labels and MSDS Training Sections with New Standard
Written Program - Mostly Unchanged
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Definitions have changed
Still requires review and update
GHS Does NOT Replace a Facility Specific HazCom Program
What are the Changes to HazCom
Compliance with GHS?
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Classification Criteria
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Class and Category
Health Hazards
 Physical Hazards
 Environmental Hazards
 Mixtures (Diluted Products)
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Hazard Communication
Labels
 Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
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Replaces Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s)
Who does this Impact?
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Manufacturers, Distributors, & Importers
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Change SDS information and format
Change container labeling
Employers
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Training employees on changes to:
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SDS (change from MSDS to SDS and 16-section format)
Container Labels (including secondary containers)
Update HazCom training to the new standards
Update HazCom written plans to the new standards
Employees
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Recognize and understand hazards based on:
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Information in new SDS format
Pictograms on container labels
Precautionary and hazard statements
When Do You Need To Be In Compliance?
Effective Completion
Date
Requirement(s)
Responsible Party
December 1, 2013
Train employees on the new Label Elements and
SDS Format
Employers
June 1, 2015
Compliance with all modified provisions of the
final rule except as noted with different Effective
Dates
Chemical manufacturers,
importers, distributors,
and employers
December 1, 2015
The distributor shall not ship containers labeled
by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless
it is a GHS label
Distributor
June 1, 2016
All employers shall, as necessary, update any
“alternative” workplace labeling, update the
hazard communication program, and provide any
additional employee training for newly identified
physical or health hazards.
Employers
Training Goal
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Understand the changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (Haz
Com)
 What is GHS?
 Why was the GHS Developed?
 What are the Benefits of GHS?
 What are the Changes to Haz Comm Requirements with GHS?
 Who is Affected?
 When Do You Need To Be In Compliance?
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Review the New 2012 Hazard Communication
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New Labeling Requirements
Overview of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format
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16 categories.
New Definition –
Hazard Classification & Category
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Specific criteria for classifying:
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Each Hazard listed above is assigned a Hazard
Class
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Health hazards
Physical hazards
Environmental Hazards (not regulated by OSHA)
This indicates the nature of the hazard.
They also have a Hazard Category
The degree of severity within each hazard class
1 = Most Severe
4 = Least Severe
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New Label Elements - Product
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Standardization for all Product Labels, Each Label
Must Include:
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Product Identifier
Supplier Information
Signal Word
Hazard Pictogram
Hazard Statement
Precautionary Statement
Each Label May Include “Supplemental
Information”
Product Label Elements Example
Labels: Product Identifier and
Supplier Information
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Product Identifier: The Name of the Product
Supplier Information:
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Company Name
Address
Telephone Number
Labels: Signal Word
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Signal Word
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Quickly Communicates the Relative Severity of the Hazard
Only 2 Signal Words Will Appear:
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“DANGER” (more severe hazard)
“WARNING” (less severe hazard)
Not all Labels Will Have a Signal Word
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Some chemicals are not hazardous enough to require that a signal
word appear on the label
Labels: Pictograms
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There are 9 pictograms. Only 8 are regulated by OSHA
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Health Hazards
Physical Hazards
Environmental Hazards (Not regulated by OSHA)
Health Hazard Pictograms
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Irritant, skin sensitizer,
acute toxicity, narcotic
effects, respiratory tract
irritant, hazard to ozone
layer
Carcinogen, mutagenicity,
Reproductive toxicity,
respiratory sensitizer,
target organ toxicity,
aspiration toxicity
Skin corrosion/burns,
eye damage
corrosive to metals
Acute toxicity,
fatal or toxic
Physical Hazards Pictograms
Explosives
Self reactives
Organic peroxides
Flammables
Self reactives
Pyrophorics
Self heating
Emits flammable gas
Organic peroxides
Oxidizer
Gases under Pressure
Corrosive to
Metals
Labels: Hazard Statement
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"Hazard statement" means a statement assigned to a hazard class
that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including,
where appropriate, the hazard category (degree of hazard).
There are specific hazard statements that must appear on the label
based on the chemical hazard classification
Examples:
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Flammable liquid and vapor
Causes skin irritation
May cause cancer
Hazard Class
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Hazard Class
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The nature of the physical or health hazards
Examples: flammable solid, carcinogen, oral acute
toxicity
Hazard Category
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Hazard Category
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Degree of Hazard
1–2–3–4
 1 – Most Severe; 4 – Least Severe
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Example:
Hazard Class: Flammable liquids
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1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor
2: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
3: Flammable liquid and vapor
4: Combustible liquid
Label: Precautionary Statements
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"Precautionary statement" means a phrase
that describes recommended measures
that should be taken to minimize or
prevent adverse effects resulting from
exposure to a hazardous chemical, or
improper storage or handling.
Examples:
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Wear respiratory protection
Wash with soap and water
Store in a well ventilated place
Precautionary Statements
Additional Information
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Precautionary Statements are not necessarily
a mandate for employees to follow.
The employer is to evaluate the precautionary
statements to determine if these need to be
followed by employees.
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This decision may be based on several factors:
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How chemical used
Where it is used (ventilation concerns)
How much of the chemical is used (quantity)
Air sampling or testing results (permissible exposure limits)
How long the chemical is used (time)
Other considerations
Precautionary Statement Employer
Evaluation Example
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A precautionary statement may state
“Wear respiratory protection”
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Employees may not be required to wear a
respirator based on the employer’s evaluation
of the factors previously listed (how, where,
how much, time)
Label: Supplemental / Other
Information (Discretionary)
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Other information that may be included on
the label:
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Physical state
Color
Hazards not otherwise classified
Route of exposure
Storage and disposal
Hazard prevention and emergency response
instructions
Current Label Example
New Label Example - DRAFT
Labels: Product In Use in the
Workplace
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Workplace Labels
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Must Be Consistent with the HCS 2012
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Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or
combination thereof, which provide at least general
information regarding the hazards of the chemicals
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May Use Signal Word, Hazard Statement, Pictograms,
Precautionary Statement from Original Product Label
May use written materials (e.g., signs, placards, etc.) in
lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process
containers
Employer can use GHS compliant labels (same as
shipping)
Training Goal
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Understand the changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (Haz
Com)
 What is GHS?
 Why was the GHS Developed?
 What are the Benefits of GHS?
 What are the Changes to Haz Comm Requirements with GHS?
 Who is Affected?
 When Do You Need To Be In Compliance?
Review the New 2012 Hazard Communication
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New Labeling Requirements
Overview of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format – 1
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16 categories
Safety Data Sheets
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Under the new Haz Com Standard, Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) are now called Safety Data Sheets
(SDS).
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All SDSs will have a consistent 16-section format
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Flexibility of format removed
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Follows American National Standards Institute (ANSI) format
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Classified for health and physical hazards based on GHS criteria
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
16 Part Format in a Specific Order
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Identification
Hazard(s) Identification
Composition/Ingredient
Information
First-aid Measures
Fire-fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures
Handling and Storage
Exposure Controls / Personal
Protection
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13.
14.
15.
16.
Physical and Chemical
Properties
Stability and Reactivity
Toxicological Information
Ecological Information*
Disposal Consideration*
Transport Information*
Regulatory Information*
Other information including
date of preparation of last
revision
* Not Regulated by OSHA
SDS Format
1. Identification
Product Identifier
 Manufacturer or Distributor Name, Address,
Phone Number
 Emergency Number
 Recommended Use
 Restrictions on Use
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SDS Example
SDS Format
2. Hazard(s) Identification
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Class/Category
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Signal Word
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Identifies the nature of the physical or health hazard, the
severity of the hazard
DANGER or WARNING
HNOC
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Hazards Not Otherwise Classified
An adverse physical or health effect identified through
evaluation of scientific evidence during the classification
process that does not meet the specified criteria for the
physical and health hazard classes above.
SDS Example
SDS Format
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
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Chemical name, Common Name, CAS, Ingredient %
or cut off limits
4. First-aid Measures
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Necessary measures, symptoms/effects
What to do if an accident occurs
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
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What to do if the product catches on fire or is in a fire
Suitable and unsuitable actions
Hazards from fire
SDS Example
SDS Format
6. Accidental Release Measures
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Precautions, PPE, Emergency Procedures
What to do in case the product spills
7. Handling and Storage
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Precautions for safe handling and storage, including
any special handling or incompatibilities
Where and what temperature to store the product
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
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PEL, TLV, NTP, IARC, Engineering Controls, PPE
What type of protective equipment to wear
SDS Example
SDS Format
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
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Appearance, odor threshold, pH, flash point, LEL/UEL,
vapor pressure/density
What the product should normally look like
10. Stability and reactivity
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Possible hazardous reactions, incompatible materials
Potential physical hazards
11. Toxicological information
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Routes of exposure, symptoms, acute/chronic
SDS Example
SDS Format
12. Ecological Information
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What can happen if the product is exposed to the
environment
13. Disposal Consideration
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How to properly get rid of any excess product
SDS Example
SDS Format
14. Transport Information
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Explains how to properly ship the product
Transport Information Continued
SDS Format
15. Regulatory Information
16. Other Information
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Date of preparation/last
revision
Important Deadlines
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Train Employees on New 2012 HCS Labels and SDSs
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Update SDS & Labels
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Complete by December 1, 2013
Manufacturers by June 1, 2015
Distributors Sell Through Until December 1, 2015
Update Workplace Labels & Facility Specific Written
Program
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Complete by June 1, 2016
Training Summary
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Understand the changes to the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (Haz Com)
Review the New 2012 Hazard Communication
Overview of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
format – 16 categories.
Federal OSHA Resources
Haz Com Web Page: www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
Guide to GHS: www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ghs.html
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Regulatory
HCS/HazCom 2012 Final Rule
HCS Comparison: HazCom 1994 and
2012
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Labeling
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