GHS - Globally Harmonized System

What is GHS? GHS Globally Harmonized System OF CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING OF CHEMICALS It is a system for standardizing how chemicals are labeled and classified across the globe. GHS is a set of recommendations. Countries can decide which parts of GHS to comply with. Why do we need GHS? (-)E- Simplify & Increase International Trade Improve communication between countries Reduce worker confusion by having a globally recognized system caused by different standards Provide framework for countries without Reduce the costs associated with government chemical safety systems enforcement and company compliance of multiple standards of different countries GHS provides a standardized system to determine how hazardous chemicals can affect health and safety. This will improve understanding of hazards and will lead to safer handling and use of chemicals in the workplace. What is the goal of GHS? The overall goal of GHS is to have the SAME SET OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS used around the world to enhance PROTECTION of HUMAN HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS OSHA predicts the implementation of Who Benefits? GHS in the US will result in Increased Safety and OVER Health for 5,000,000 Workplaces in the Employees and United States Reduce the have environments Numbers of where employees could be exposed to Accidents, Fatalities, Injuries and HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS Illnesses from exposures These workplaces employ approximately 43 million employees, which would all be affected by the GHS implementation. to hazardous chemicals. What is the Cost? $22.5 million a year to classify chemical hazards with the GHS criteria and revising safety data sheets and The cost of GHS implementation is estimated at $22.5M labels to follow the new format and include the correct content $201 $24.1M $24.1 million for printing packaging & labels for hazardous chemicals MILLION PER YEAR $95.4 MILLION $59 Million $59 million a year for management to become familiar with the new GHS $95.4 million a year to train employees on the new warning symbols and the revised safety system and to carry out management- related activities that are necessary for the industry's adoption of GHS. data sheet format under GHS. What is Saved? Saved due to a reduction in MILLION PER YEAR Occupational risks $475.2 585 Saved from RESULT IN THE PREVENTION OF 43 FATALITIES improvements MILLION in productivity. INJURIES/ILLNESSES *Injuries and money saved are OSHA Estimates How and Where does GHS work? European Union: GHS is adopted. It is known as the CLP (Classification, Labeling and Packaging) Regulation. Up until the deadline of May 31, 2015, both CLP and the previous system must be used for substances, Up until the deadline of May 31, 2015, CLP or the previous system can be used for mixtures. As of June 1, 2015, only CLP can be used for substances and mixtures. United States: During the 3 year transition period, the current practice (NFPA, HMIS or Color Bar Labels) and/or the GHS aligned HCS/HazCom 2012 standard can be used. After the transition period on June 1, 2015, only the GHS aligned HCS/HazCom 2012 can be used for substances and mixtures. The one exception to this is distributors may ship products labeled by manufacturers under the old system up to December 1, 2015. Japan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, New Zealand: GHS is implemented and Korea: GHS is implemented and fully in effect for substances. Up until Canada: Mexico: Canada has not yet adopted GHS. However, since it is a member of Mexico has not yet fully adopted GHS, but in June 2011 Mexico published a fully in effect. the deadline of June Australia: GHS is 30, 2013, GHS or the the North American Free previous system can be used for mixtures. After national standard based on Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the U.S. and Mexico, it is expected to follow the However, the standard is U.S. in aligning existing adopted. During the transition period of January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016, GHS GHS and became the first NAFTA member to do this. the deadline, only GHS can be used for mixtures. not mandatory, as it is used on a voluntary basis and not enforced. or the previous system can be used. After the standards with the GHS. South America, only Brazil and Uruguay have adopted GHS. transition period, only GHS can be used. What does GHS change? Safety Data Sheets NEW GHS TITLE In the GHS, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are to be redesigned as MSDS SDS Safety Data Sheets (SDS) The GHS standardizes the content and formatting of SDSS into a strict 16 PART DOCUMENT with a set order Hazard(s) Communication Composition/ Information on Ingredients First Aid Measures Identification Fire-fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Handling & Storage Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection Physical & Chemical Properties Stability & Reactivity Toxicology Information Ecological Information Disposal Consideration Transportation Information Regulatory Information Other Information Hazard Ratings HMIS/NFPA Hazard Ratings: NEW GHS Hazard Categories: ORDER 1 REVERSES Minimal Hazard Severe Hazard Categorization numbers in GHS are not used on the label. They are only present on the safety data sheet with Slight Hazard Serious Hazard 2 Moderate Hazard 3 Moderate Hazard 3 Serious Hazard 4 Slight Hazard additional information. 4 Severe Hazard Minimal Hazard Label Elements Differences in elements between current standard & new GHS Labels: Current Standard Only required to list the Identity of the hazardous chemical, Supplier Information and Appropriate hazard warning Acetic Anhydride Wolfram 108-24-7 DANGER HEALTH HAZARDS Come HEALTH FLAMMABILITY 3 INSTABILITY 3 FLAMAILITY DANGEROUS PERSONAL PROTECTON 光 西医 伊 分 CONATOS FOR Acomo OONON os NEW GHS Standard Butyl isocyanate Product Identifier CAS No. 111-36-4 UN No.: 2485 Product Code (UN#, EC#, CAS#) EC No. 203-862-8 Signal Word + DANGER Hazard Statements Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatalir innalddhaled May cause allergy or asthma sympotoms or breathing difficulties if Hazard Statement Pictograms Precautionary Statements Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immeduately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Precautionary Statement Supplier Information SANFORD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 1233 PAPER STREET, SPRINGFIELD, 019575 USA (123) SS5-6555 CONSULT SDS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HAZARDS Print Your Own GHS Compliant Signs & Labels! Contact us to start your next labeling project 888.326.9244 www.GraphicProducts.com GRAPHIC PRODUCTS PLUS What is GHS? GHS Globally Harmonized System OF CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING OF CHEMICALS It is a system for standardizing how chemicals are labeled and classified across the globe. GHS is a set of recommendations. Countries can decide which parts of GHS to comply with. Why do we need GHS? (-)E- Simplify & Increase International Trade Improve communication between countries Reduce worker confusion by having a globally recognized system caused by different standards Provide framework for countries without Reduce the costs associated with government chemical safety systems enforcement and company compliance of multiple standards of different countries GHS provides a standardized system to determine how hazardous chemicals can affect health and safety. This will improve understanding of hazards and will lead to safer handling and use of chemicals in the workplace. What is the goal of GHS? The overall goal of GHS is to have the SAME SET OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS used around the world to enhance PROTECTION of HUMAN HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS OSHA predicts the implementation of Who Benefits? GHS in the US will result in Increased Safety and OVER Health for 5,000,000 Workplaces in the Employees and United States Reduce the have environments Numbers of where employees could be exposed to Accidents, Fatalities, Injuries and HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS Illnesses from exposures These workplaces employ approximately 43 million employees, which would all be affected by the GHS implementation. to hazardous chemicals. What is the Cost? $22.5 million a year to classify chemical hazards with the GHS criteria and revising safety data sheets and The cost of GHS implementation is estimated at $22.5M labels to follow the new format and include the correct content $201 $24.1M $24.1 million for printing packaging & labels for hazardous chemicals MILLION PER YEAR $95.4 MILLION $59 Million $59 million a year for management to become familiar with the new GHS $95.4 million a year to train employees on the new warning symbols and the revised safety system and to carry out management- related activities that are necessary for the industry's adoption of GHS. data sheet format under GHS. What is Saved? Saved due to a reduction in MILLION PER YEAR Occupational risks $475.2 585 Saved from RESULT IN THE PREVENTION OF 43 FATALITIES improvements MILLION in productivity. INJURIES/ILLNESSES *Injuries and money saved are OSHA Estimates How and Where does GHS work? European Union: GHS is adopted. It is known as the CLP (Classification, Labeling and Packaging) Regulation. Up until the deadline of May 31, 2015, both CLP and the previous system must be used for substances, Up until the deadline of May 31, 2015, CLP or the previous system can be used for mixtures. As of June 1, 2015, only CLP can be used for substances and mixtures. United States: During the 3 year transition period, the current practice (NFPA, HMIS or Color Bar Labels) and/or the GHS aligned HCS/HazCom 2012 standard can be used. After the transition period on June 1, 2015, only the GHS aligned HCS/HazCom 2012 can be used for substances and mixtures. The one exception to this is distributors may ship products labeled by manufacturers under the old system up to December 1, 2015. Japan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, New Zealand: GHS is implemented and Korea: GHS is implemented and fully in effect for substances. Up until Canada: Mexico: Canada has not yet adopted GHS. However, since it is a member of Mexico has not yet fully adopted GHS, but in June 2011 Mexico published a fully in effect. the deadline of June Australia: GHS is 30, 2013, GHS or the the North American Free previous system can be used for mixtures. After national standard based on Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the U.S. and Mexico, it is expected to follow the However, the standard is U.S. in aligning existing adopted. During the transition period of January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016, GHS GHS and became the first NAFTA member to do this. the deadline, only GHS can be used for mixtures. not mandatory, as it is used on a voluntary basis and not enforced. or the previous system can be used. After the standards with the GHS. South America, only Brazil and Uruguay have adopted GHS. transition period, only GHS can be used. What does GHS change? Safety Data Sheets NEW GHS TITLE In the GHS, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are to be redesigned as MSDS SDS Safety Data Sheets (SDS) The GHS standardizes the content and formatting of SDSS into a strict 16 PART DOCUMENT with a set order Hazard(s) Communication Composition/ Information on Ingredients First Aid Measures Identification Fire-fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Handling & Storage Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection Physical & Chemical Properties Stability & Reactivity Toxicology Information Ecological Information Disposal Consideration Transportation Information Regulatory Information Other Information Hazard Ratings HMIS/NFPA Hazard Ratings: NEW GHS Hazard Categories: ORDER 1 REVERSES Minimal Hazard Severe Hazard Categorization numbers in GHS are not used on the label. They are only present on the safety data sheet with Slight Hazard Serious Hazard 2 Moderate Hazard 3 Moderate Hazard 3 Serious Hazard 4 Slight Hazard additional information. 4 Severe Hazard Minimal Hazard Label Elements Differences in elements between current standard & new GHS Labels: Current Standard Only required to list the Identity of the hazardous chemical, Supplier Information and Appropriate hazard warning Acetic Anhydride Wolfram 108-24-7 DANGER HEALTH HAZARDS Come HEALTH FLAMMABILITY 3 INSTABILITY 3 FLAMAILITY DANGEROUS PERSONAL PROTECTON 光 西医 伊 分 CONATOS FOR Acomo OONON os NEW GHS Standard Butyl isocyanate Product Identifier CAS No. 111-36-4 UN No.: 2485 Product Code (UN#, EC#, CAS#) EC No. 203-862-8 Signal Word + DANGER Hazard Statements Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatalir innalddhaled May cause allergy or asthma sympotoms or breathing difficulties if Hazard Statement Pictograms Precautionary Statements Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immeduately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Precautionary Statement Supplier Information SANFORD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 1233 PAPER STREET, SPRINGFIELD, 019575 USA (123) SS5-6555 CONSULT SDS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HAZARDS Print Your Own GHS Compliant Signs & Labels! Contact us to start your next labeling project 888.326.9244 www.GraphicProducts.com GRAPHIC PRODUCTS PLUS