PPT-Chemical Hazard Labels

April 2 nd 2013 Hazard Labels Provide a quick guide into the dangers and acute hazards of chemicals Not be used in lieu of reading MSDS Different classification schemes Should be able to recognize symbols from all of them . System’s . (GHS) . Classification . and Labeling of . Chemicals. . Hazard Communication Standard (HCS. ). Globally Harmonized System . Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are now referred to as Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and are being standardized for use throughout the U.S.. For Office Personnel. Environmental Health & Safety. Baylor University. This presentation is designed to convey basic awareness of chemical hazard labeling to personnel who don’t handle chemicals, but work where they may occasionally be in areas containing chemicals.. &. GHS. Environmental Health & Risk Management . GHS. G. lobally . H. armonized . S. ystem of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals. GHS. A system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Labels, . & . Pictograms. Background. OSHA’s Hazard Communication . Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) . was re-issued in 2012 to bring it into alignment with the United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Communication . (HAZCOM. ) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Understanding the changes. 2. What is GHS?. acronym for:. Globally . Harmonized . System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. General. Terminology. ACGIH. Acid. Action level. Activated charcoal. Acute effect. Adsorption. Alkali. Asphyxiant. 1a. Terminology. Autoignition temperature. Base. Boiling point. Carcinogenic. CAS. Ceiling limit. LO: To be able to identify a range of hazard symbols and warning signs. Starter – Look at the instructions, do you understand what some of them mean. . Why are symbols important?. Bär inte på egen hand, alltid bära med två personer.. Introduction. Lesson objectives:. Identify the employer’s responsibilities under the HCS, including training requirements.. Identify components of a Hazard Communication program.. Describe requirements of the different types of Hazard Communication labels.. Any . written, printed, or graphic . material displayed . on or affixed to containers of hazardous chemicals. New Label Definition. Appropriate . group of written, printed . or graphic . information elements . Understanding the changes. Sponsorship. Department of Labor . Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). Susan Harwood Training Grant. This material was produced under Susan Harwood grant number 22315-11-60-F-72 Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. The contents in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.. Conduct a review of all production and support processes (maintenance, cleaning, power generation, etc.) to identify . ALL. chemicals used on-site. Obtain and review chemical information of each chemical. Globally Harmonized System. Purpose. In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. OSHA's Hazard Communication . Chemical Hazard Communication CONN-OSHA Breakfast Roundtable July 16, 2019 Man dies after accidental worksite poisoning A metalworker died two days after accidentally ingesting a highly toxic liquid he thought was an energy drink at a work site. Commmunication. and the Tennessee Right-To-Know Law. 29 CFR 1910.1200. 29 CFR 1926.59. TDL Rule 0800-1-9. TOSHA believes the information in this presentation to be accurate and delivers this presentation as a community service. As such, it is an academic presentation which cannot apply to every specific fact or situation; nor is it a substitute for any provisions of 29 CFR Part 1910 and/or Part 1926 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards as adopted by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development or of the Occupational Safety and Health Rules of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development..