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GHS Capacity Building and Implementation

GHS Capacity Building and Implementation. 13 May 2008 Abuja, Nigeria. Topics Covered. Introduction to the benefits of the GHS UNITAR GHS Capacity Building Programme (Global, Regional, National) National Activities National GHS Implementation

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GHS Capacity Building and Implementation

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  1. GHS CapacityBuilding and Implementation 13 May 2008 Abuja, Nigeria

  2. Topics Covered • Introduction to the benefits of the GHS • UNITAR GHS Capacity Building Programme (Global, Regional, National) • National Activities • National GHS Implementation • Methodology for Developing National GHS Implementation Strategies • Capacity Building Resources

  3. What is the GHS? • Harmonized System for Chemical Classification and Labeling • International standard adopted 2002 and endorsed by ECOSOC 2003 • Objectives of the GHS: • Protection of human health and the environment • Facilitating free trade of chemicals • WSSD GHS Implementation Target: 2008

  4. What is the GHS?

  5. Benefits of the GHS • Provides a framework for countries without chemical hazard communication system; • Harmonizes national chemical hazard communication systems world-wide; • Avoids duplication of testing & evaluating chemicals and chemical mixtures; • Facilitates international trade; • Protects people and the environment

  6. Why is the GHS Important?

  7. Why is the GHS Important?

  8. Context for GHS Capacity Building • UN Subcommittee of Experts on the GHS (SCEGHS) • UNITAR/ILO nominated as focal point • Focus on supporting developing and transition countries • Global, Regional, National, Stakeholder activities • Programme Advisory Group (PAG) • WSSD Global GHS Partnership

  9. United Nations UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the GHS UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) - Secretariat Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (SCETDG) Subcommittee of Experts on the GHS (SCEGHS) WSSD Partnership PAG UNITAR/ILO

  10. Global GHS Events • Global Thematic Workshop on GHS Implementation • GHS and International Chemicals Conventions (Stockholm, Rotterdam, Basel) • Side events at International Chemicals Events (SAICM, IFCS) • UNITAR/ILO and OECD Questionnaire

  11. Regional Workshops and Strategies CEE/CA (2006) Arab Region (2006) ECOWAS (2008) ASEAN (2005-7) South America (2004) SADC (2003)

  12. National Activities • Sri Lanka, South Africa, Zambia • The Gambia, Nigeria, Senegal • Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand • Laos, Cambodia • Uruguay, Vietnam, Jamaica • UNECE implementation website: • http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ implementation_e.html

  13. National Project Outcomes • Multi-stakeholder involvement • Awareness raising and training • National GHS-implementing legislation • Sectoral implementation plans • High-level endorsement of a National GHS Implementation Strategy

  14. Industrial Workplaces Transport Agriculture Consumer Products GHS Implementation Government Business/ Industry Public Interest/ Labour UNITAR/ILO Approach

  15. National Planning and Coordination • Project Coordinating Agency • National GHS Implementation Committee • Lead agencies for four sectors • Lead organizations for business and industry, and public interest and labour • Subcommittees and task forces, as appropriate • Division of responsibilities, activities, timeframes and budgets • What is your role?

  16. UNITAR/ILO Methodology Business and Industry Comprehensibility Testing • -Industrial Workplace • -Agriculture • Transport • -Consumer Products Sectoral Implemen-tation Plans National Implementation Strategy Document GHS Implementation Situation and Gap Analysis Public Interest and Labour

  17. Situation and Gap Analysis • Documents existing chemical hazard communication infrastructure and compares existing situation against what should be in place • Approach: Step 1: Information collection Step 2: Gap analysis • Starting point: National Profile • Additional information needs to be collected

  18. Comprehensibility Testing (CT) • Survey based method for assessing understanding of GHS among the public • Comprehensibility is: theability of an individual reading a label, warning, or safety data sheet to understand information sufficiently to take appropriate precautionary measures • important feedback for developing a chemical hazard communication infrastructure (e.g. training needs)

  19. National GHS Workshop Objectives • to learn about the GHS • to review the situation/gap analysis and CT • to review the roles, responsibilities and necessary activities of stakeholders; • to initiate development of required legislative reform for GHS implementation; • to initiate development of sector specific actions • to discuss next steps to develop a National GHS Implementation Strategy, with timeline

  20. Phase 2 Business and Industry Comprehensibility Testing • -Industrial Workplace • -Agriculture • Transport • -Consumer Products Sectoral Implemen-tation Plans National Implementation Strategy Document Situation and Gap Analysis GHS Implementation Public Interest and Labour

  21. GHS Implementing Legislation • Developed for all four sectors • Legislative Situation and Gap Analysis • Based on existing regulatory framework • Draft regulations reviewed by executive branch of national government

  22. GHS Implementing Legislation- Relevant Considerations • Which legal experts or consultants might be able to prepare draft legislation? • What is the appropriate format for new/amended legislation and to whom should it be presented for approval? • How can input from and support of all stakeholders be secured for the new regulations? • How will coordination take place for all the four sectors? • How can conformity with the GHS and trading partners be assured? • What is the schedule for development and endorsement of the legislation?

  23. Options for GHS Legislation • Single consolidated Act • Amend existing legislation to incorporate GHS elements • Amend existing legislation to incorporate GHS elements by reference • Amend standards with corresponding amendments to legislation (e.g. for compliance and enforcement) • Consolidate and amend existing standards with corresponding amendments to legislation (e.g. for compliance and enforcement)

  24. Sectoral Implementation Plans • Roles of stakeholders involved in GHS implementation in the sector • Summary of the situation and gap analysis, and comprehensibility testing • Legislative actions necessary for GHS implementation • Details on Cross-sectoral activities needed for GHS implementation • Workplan for activities

  25. Roles and Activities for Other Stakeholders • Development of awareness raising materials • Industry and PILO workshops • identify lead NGOs as focal points • initiate activities strengthening the role of PILO participation • participation in the development of the Implementation Strategy

  26. The GHS and Transport • UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods • Classification and labelling for TDG will be based on GHS • Current TDG labels and pictograms remain • Orange Book 15th revised edition

  27. The GHS and Agriculture • FAO and WHO expected to integrate the GHS • FAO Guidelines on Pesticide Registration • FAO Guidelines on Good Labelling Practice for Pesticides • WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard

  28. Phase 3 Business and Industry Comprehensibility Testing • -Industrial Workplace • -Agriculture • Transport • -Consumer Products Sectoral Implemen-tation Plans National Implementation Strategy Document Situation and Gap Analysis GHS Implementation Public Interest and Labour

  29. National Implementation Strategy • Compilation of all project activities • Outlines remaining activities • Provides a “road map” for GHS implementation

  30. National GHS Review Workshop • Review and agree National GHS Implementation Strategy • Discuss next steps • Adopt resolution and commitment of all partners • High level endorsement

  31. Implementation Issues to Consider • Coordination of trading partners • Transition periods • Feedback to/from international committee (UNSCEGHS) • GHS implementation as ongoing process

  32. Resources • Guidance Document on “Developing a National GHS Implementation Strategy” • Regional Workshops • Annual Reports • GHS Capacity Building Library

  33. Resources, Continued • Comprehensibility Testing Website • Roster of Experts • Discussion Board • Events Page

  34. ROE

  35. WSSD Global GHS Partnership • Launched by UNITAR, ILO, and OECD in 2002 • strengthen capacities at all levels and sectors -- in particular in developing countries • "Type 2 Partnerships“: to enable all stakeholders to make a concrete contribution to the outcomes of the WSSD • Meetings of the Partners (2003, 2007)

  36. Web Resources • Regional GHS Workshop for ECOWAS Website: http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs/ghs15.html • UNITAR/ILO GHS Capacity Building Programme: http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs/index.html • WSSD GHS Partnership: http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs_partnership/index.htm • UNSCEGHS Homepage: www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome_e.html

  37. Workshop Objectives • take stock of the status of GHS implementation in ECOWAS member countries; • initiate development of national GHS implementation strategies; • ensure that health services are informed about the GHS; • examine existing regional institutions and initiatives relevant for GHS implementation; • initiate development of a regional GHS implementation strategy; and • identify the role and initiate development of action plans for business industry, and public interest and labour organizations to contribute to regional GHS implementation.

  38. Contacts Chemicals and Waste ManagementProgramme UNITARPalais des NationsCH-1211 Geneva 10Switzerland Fax: + 41 22 917 8047Email: gpghs@unitar.org Website: www.unitar.org/cwm

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