Transcript Hazard Communication Employee Training Program (including GHS

CTIS #46875
Agenda
 Overview of changes to the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (HazCom 2012)
 Delivery of this supplement meets compliance requirements
 Is a one-time supplement to the current UAW-GM
Hazard Communication training for all employees
 All new employees must receive the current UAW-GM Hazard
Communication training + this supplement
 Labeling format changes
 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format – 16 sections
(formerly called Material Safety Data Sheets – MSDS)
 Training record – CTIS #46875
Program Clarifications
 Please be aware that changes associated with
HazCom 2012 do not affect the following:
 OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
 ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs)
 GM-Occupational Exposure Guidelines (GM-OEGs)
 The Safe Use Categories (SUC)/Safe Use
Instructions (SUI) can still be used and will not
change until the entire UAW-GM Hazard
Communication program is revised.
OSHA Adopts GHS
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) has integrated the United Nations’ Globally
Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and
Labeling of Chemicals into OSHA’s Hazard
Communication (HazCom) standard – HazCom 2012
 HazCom 2012 requires:
 Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors
to classify chemicals according to their health and
physical hazards, and supply that information to the
users via updated labels and Safety Data Sheets
(SDSs)
 Employers to adopt the new standard format for
labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all
chemicals manufactured, imported, or distributed in
the United States
Why the Change to HazCom?
 To align with the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS),
adopted by 67 nations (800+ page “purple book” shown below)
 To provide a common and coherent
approach to classifying chemicals
(responsibility of the chemical manufacturers,
importers, and distributors)
 Reduce confusion and increase
understanding of the hazards
 Facilitate training
 Help address literacy problems
Why did OHSA decide to modify the
Hazard Communication Standard to adopt
GHS?
 The original Hazard Communication standard was
performance-oriented which allowed chemical
manufacturers, importers, and distributors to provide
information on labels and Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDSs) in whatever format they chose . . . gave
workers the “right-to-know”
 HazCom 2012 is “prescriptive” – meaning label and
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format is standardized . . . this
update is designed to give workers the
“right-to-understand”
 To improve safety & health of workers through more
effective communication of chemical hazards
What are the major changes to the
Hazard Communication Standard ?
 The three major areas of change are:
 Hazard classification: Chemical manufacturers, importers, and
distributors are required to classify chemicals as a health hazard or
physical hazard. These specific classification criteria will help to
ensure that evaluations of hazardous effects are consistent across
chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors and that labels
and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are more accurate as a result.
 Labels: Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors are
required to provide a label that includes:

a signal word

pictogram(s)

hazard statement(s)

precautionary statement(s)
 Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Will now have a specified 16-section format.
Who is Affected?
 Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors
 Change SDS information and format
 Change container labeling
 Employers
Training employees on changes to:
 SDS (change from MSDS to SDS and 16-section format)
 Container Labels (including secondary containers)
 Employees
Recognize and understand hazards based on:
 Information in new SDS format
 Pictograms on container labels
 Precautionary and hazard statements
Effective Dates and Requirements
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:
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
Update alternative workplace labeling and
hazard communication program as
necessary, and provide additional employee
training for newly identified hazards
Employers
Transition Period: 3/2012 to
the effective completion
dates noted above
May comply with either the existing OSHA
Hazard Communication standard or the new
Hazard Communication 2012 standard, or
both
Chemical manufacturers,
importers, distributors,
and employers
Chemical Classifications
Please keep in mind during this
presentation:
 The next 7 slides provide background
information to make you aware of the
requirements of the chemical manufacturer,
importer, and distributor on how they must
classify chemicals
 The employer (GM) is then required to make
employees aware of those new
classifications which are required to be part
of the new label format and SDS, etc.
Chemical Classifications
Chemicals will be classified by the chemical
manufacturers, importers, and distributors
using a harmonized system that provides
standardized language for:
 Health Hazard Categories
 Physical Hazard Categories
 Environmental Hazard Categories*
*Not regulated by OSHA, regulated by the EPA
Chemical Classifications
Health Hazards
 Acute Toxicity
 Skin Corrosion/Irritation
 Respiratory or Skin Sensitization
 Germ Cell Mutagenicity
 Carcinogenicity
 Reproductive Toxicity
 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure
 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure
 Aspiration
 Simple Asphyxiants
Chemical Classifications
Health Hazards
Hazard Class
Acute toxicity
Hazard Category
1
2
3
4
1A
1B
1C
2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
1
2A
2B
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization
1
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
1A
1B
2
Carcinogenicity
1A
1B
2
Reproductive Toxicity
1A
1B
2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure
1
2
3
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure
1
2
Aspiration
1
Simple Asphyxiants
Single Category
Lactation
Chemical Classifications
Physical Hazards
(continued on next 2 slides)
 Explosives
 Flammable Aerosols
 Flammable Liquids
 Flammable Solids
 Gases under Pressure
 Compressed Gases
 Liquefied Gases
 Refrigerated Liquefied Gases
 Dissolved Gases
Chemical Classifications
Physical Hazards
(continued)
 Self-Reactive Chemicals
 Pyrophoric Liquids
 Pyrophoric Solid
 Pyrophoric Gases
 Self-heating Chemicals
 Chemicals, which in contact
with water, emit flammable
gases
Chemical Classifications
Physical Hazards
(continued)
 Oxidizing Gases
 Oxidizing Liquids
 Oxidizing Solid
 Organic Peroxides
 Corrosive to Metals
 Combustible Dusts
Chemical Classifications
Physical Hazards
Hazard Class
Explosives
Flammable Gases
Flammable Aerosols
Oxidizing Gases
Gases under Pressure
Compressed gases
Liquefied gases
Refrigerated liquefied gases
Dissolved gases
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Solids
Self-Reactive Chemicals
Pyrophoric Liquids
Pyrophoric Solids
Pyrophoric Gases
Self-Heating Chemicals
Chemicals in which contact with
water emit flammable gases
Oxidizing Liquids
Oxidizing Solids
Organic Peroxides
Corrosive to Metals
Combustible Dust
Hazard Category
Unstable
Explosives
1
1
1
Div 1.1
Div 1.2
Div 1.3
Div 1.4
Div 1.5
Div 1.6
3
4
Type C
Type D
Type E
Type F
Type G
Type D
Type E
Type F
Type G
2
2
1
1
1
Type A
1
1
Single Category
1
2
2
Type B
1
2
3
1
1
Type A
1
2
2
Type B
3
3
Type C
Single Category
2
Labels
There are several new
label elements:
 Symbols called
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“Pictograms”
Signal Words
Hazard Statements
Precautionary
Statements
Product Identification
Supplier/Manufacturer
Identification
Between now and June 1, 2015, chemical
manufacturers, importers, and
distributors must update their chemical
container labels and SDS’s. Although the
product itself has not changed, the label
will look different to meet the HazCom
2012 requirements.
www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Labels.html
Labels:
Shipping
Shipping Container Label
(55 gallon/200 liter drum)
Effective June 1, 2015 all
shipping labels will be
required to have all GHS
label elements
Pictograms within
DOT label
DOT Shipping
Flammable liquids,
toxic, n.o.s.
(contains XYZ)
UN 1992
Labels: Pictograms
 There are 9 pictograms. Only 8 are regulated by
OSHA
 Health Hazards
 Physical Hazards
 Environmental Hazards (regulated by EPA)
EPA
Labels: Pictograms –
Health Hazards
Acute Toxicity (Severe)
Irritant (skin and eye)
Skin Sensitizer
Acute Toxicity (harmful)
Narcotic Effects
Respiratory Tract Irritant
Hazardous to Ozone Layer
(Non-Mandatory)
Labels: Pictograms –
Health Hazards (continued)
Skin Corrosion/Burns
Eye Damage
(or Physical Hazard Corrosive to Metals)
Carcinogen
Mutagenicity
Reproductive Toxicity
Respiratory Sensitizer
Target Organ Toxicity
Aspiration Toxicity
Labels: Pictograms –
Physical Hazards
Explosives
Self-Reactives
Organic Peroxides
Flammables
Pyrophorics
Self-Heating
Emits Flammable Gas
Self-Reactives
Organic Peroxides
Labels: Pictograms –
Physical Hazards (continued)
Corrosive to
Metals
Oxidizers
Gases Under
Pressure
Labels: Signal Word
These are words used to indicate the severity of
the hazard and alert employees to the potential
hazard.
Only 2 signal words will appear:
 “DANGER” (more severe hazard), OR
 “WARNING” (less severe hazard)
Not all labels will have a signal word. Some
chemicals are not hazardous enough to require
that a signal word appear on the label.
Labels: Hazard Statement
There are specific hazard statements that must
appear on the label based on the chemical hazard
classification.
Examples:
 Flammable liquid and vapor
 Causes skin irritation
 May cause cancer
Label: Precautionary Statements
 Precautionary statements describe recommended
measures that should be taken to protect against
hazardous exposures, or improper storage or
handling of a chemical.
Examples:
 Wear respiratory protection
 Wash with soap and water
 Store in a well ventilated place
 Not necessarily a requirement
for employees to follow.
Label: Precautionary Statements
(continued)
 The employer is to evaluate the Precautionary
Statements to determine if these need to be followed
by the employees.
 This decision may be based on several factors:
 How the chemical is used
 Where it is used (ventilation concerns)
 How much of the chemical is used (quantity)
 How long the chemical is used (time)
 Air sampling or testing results (permissible exposure limits)
 Other considerations
Label: Identification
 Product identification (i.e., name of product)
 Supplier identification:
 Address
 Telephone number
Label: Other information
Other information that may be included on the
label:
 Physical state
 Color
 Hazards not otherwise classified
 Route of exposure
 Storage and disposal
 Hazard prevention and emergency
response instructions
Label: Sample
Can you identify each label component?
Pictograms
(Flammable and Acute Toxicity – Severe)
ToxiFlam (Contains: XYZ)
Product Identifier
Signal Word Danger!
Hazard Statements
Toxic If Swallowed, Flammable Liquid and Vapor
Do not eat, drink or use tobacco when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep container
tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
Ground container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. Take precautionary measures
against static discharge.
Use only non-sparking tools. Store in cool/well-ventilated place.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.
Precautionary
Statements
Supplemental
Information
In case of fire, use water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or "alcohol" foam.
See Safety Data Sheet for further details regarding safe use of this product.
MyCompany, MyStreet, MyTown NJ 00000, Tel: 444 966 6666
Supplier Identification
Labels: Secondary Containers
 Secondary labeling systems are still permitted
 Must be consistent with the revised HazCom
standard
 No conflicting hazard warnings or pictograms.
 May use written materials (e.g., signs, placards, etc.)
in lieu of affixing new labels to individual stationary
process containers.
 manufacturers labels must be
maintained on all supplied containers
HMIS Label
 Employer can use
HazCom 2012 compliant
labels (same as shipping).
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
PPE
NFPA Label
Safety Data Sheets
 Under the new HazCom
Standard, Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS) are now
called Safety Data Sheets
(SDS).
 All SDSs will have a
consistent 16-section format.
 Employers must ensure that
SDSs are readily accessible
to employees.
Material
Safety
Safety
Data
Data
Sheets
Sheets
Safety Data Sheets (continued)
 Section 1 – Identification
 Section 2 – Hazard(s) Identification
 Section 3 – Composition / Information on
Ingredients*
 Section 4 – First-aid Measures
 Section 5 – Fire-fighting Measures
 Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
*Ingredients were listed in Section 2 in the past
Safety Data Sheets (continued)
 Section 7 – Handling and Storage
 Section 8 – Exposure Controls / Personal
Protection
 Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties
 Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
 Section 11 – Toxicological Information
Safety Data Sheets (continued)
 Section 12 – Ecological Information*
 Section 13 – Disposal Consideration*
 Section 14 – Transport Information*
 Section 15 – Regulatory Information*
 Section 16 – Other information including date of
preparation of last revision
* Sections outside of OSHA jurisdiction but these
sections must be included for a GHS compliant
SDS.
Training Summary
Today’s training program included:
 Overview of changes to the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (HazCom 2012)
 Delivery of this supplement meets compliance requirements
 Is a one-time supplement to the current UAW-GM
Hazard Communication training for all employees
 All new employees must receive the current UAW-GM Hazard
Communication training + this supplement
 Labeling format changes
 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format – 16 sections
(formerly called Material Safety Data Sheets – MSDS)
 Training record – CTIS #46875
Questions or Concerns
 Make sure that you understand the hazards in
your work environment and how to work safely
with or around hazardous chemicals.
 Ask your local leadership and/or Local Joint
Health and Safety Committee (LJHSC)
representative to provide any additional
information or clarification as needed to ensure
your safety at work.