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Hazard Communication / GHS

Hazard Communication / GHS. Presented By: The Sustainable Workplace Alliance. David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP. Hazard Communication Standard Adopted in 1983 Covers 43+ Million Workers 5+ Million American Workplaces Over 880,000 Chemicals Went into effect May 25, 2012

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Hazard Communication / GHS

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  1. Hazard Communication / GHS Presented By: The Sustainable Workplace Alliance David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP

  2. Hazard Communication Standard Adopted in 1983 Covers 43+ Million Workers 5+ Million American Workplaces Over 880,000 Chemicals Went into effect May 25, 2012 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

  3. What’s Included in HAZCOM / GHS?

  4. Written Plan Training Labels MSDS / SDS Chemical Inventory

  5. OSHA’s Roll-Out Schedule

  6. GHS Labeling Requirements – Primary Container Product/Chemical Identifier Precautionary Information Signal Word Hazard Statement(s) Pictogram(s) Figure 2 Supplier Info

  7. Figure 3

  8. Secondary Containers Product identifier (name) and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals AKA Portable Container / Workplace Labels

  9. GHS Labeling Requirements – Workplace Container Pictogram(s) Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone Danger: Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation Figure 4 general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals

  10. Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone Highly Flammable Causes severe eye irritation general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals

  11. Pictogram(s) Product/Chemical Identifier Acetone

  12. Correct or Incorrect?

  13. Correct or Incorrect?

  14. Correct or Incorrect?

  15. Correct or Incorrect?

  16. Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

  17. 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) Identification 3. Composition / Ingredient Information 4. First Aid Measures 5. Fire-Fighting Measures 6. Accidental Release Measures 7. Handling and Storage 8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection 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 Figure 1

  18. 3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100Section 4: First Aid

  19. Avantor AcetoneSection 4: First Aid

  20. 3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 7: Handling and Storage

  21. 3M Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 Section 8: Personal Protective Equipment

  22. Chemical List • Chemical Name • Where Used • Where Used • Retained for at least thirty (30) years.

  23. David A. Casavant, CFM LEED AP david@sustainablewp.org www.the-OSHA-Advisor.com

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