Hazard Communication Standard with GHS

Labels will require the following elements:

Pictogram Signal words Hazard Statement Precautionary Statement

Nephrotoxins

damage to the kidneys

If countries adopt GHS, problems will be minimized, and chemicals crossing borders will...

have consistent information, thus improving communication globally.

OSHA adopted the GHS to ______ safety and ________ of workers through more effective communications on _______ _______.

improve safety and health of workers through more effective communications on chemical hazards.

Hepatotoxins

liver damage

New hazard information (GHS): Manufactures, importers, distributors, and employers who become newly aware of significant information regarding chemical hazards shall:

revise the label within 3-months revise the SDS for the chemical within 3-months

Neurotoxins

toxic effects on the nervous system

Chemical Exposure Severity and Duration, what are the 2 types?

"Acute" effects usually occur rapidly as a result of short-term exposures, and are of short duration "Chronic" effects generally occur as a result of long-term exposure, and are of long duration

Employers are required to provide information to their employees about the HAZCOM to which they are exposed using, what 4 things?

A hazard communication program labels and other forms of warnings - GHS Safety data sheets (SDS) - GHS information and training

Employers must provide employees information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area:

At the time of their initial assignment Whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area

Employer requirements- written program: Employers must develop a written program that covers at least, what 3 things?

Employers must develop a written program that covers at least: Labels and other forms of warnings (GHS) Safety Data Sheets (GHS) Employee Information and Training

What are the major changes to Hazard Communication Standard?

Hazard classification - will help to ensure that evaluations of hazardous effects are consistent across manufacturers, and that labels and safety data sheets are more accurate as a result. Labels - includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Safety Data Sheets - specified 16-section format

Employee training shall include at least:

The means to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area The physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area Measures employees can take to protect themselves Details of the employers specific program

American workers often see labels and safety data sheets from other countries. The conflicting national and international requirements

can create confusion among those who seek to use hazard information effectively.

Adoption of the GHS in the US and around the world will help to improve...

information received from other countries