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GHS Implementation

The document discusses the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS aims to standardize chemical hazard classification and communication globally. It defines health, physical and environmental hazards and provides a framework to communicate hazards and protective measures on labels and safety data sheets. Implementation of the GHS will enhance international understanding of hazards and facilitate trade. Many countries have begun or completed implementing the GHS through national standards and regulations.

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GHS Implementation

The document discusses the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS aims to standardize chemical hazard classification and communication globally. It defines health, physical and environmental hazards and provides a framework to communicate hazards and protective measures on labels and safety data sheets. Implementation of the GHS will enhance international understanding of hazards and facilitate trade. Many countries have begun or completed implementing the GHS through national standards and regulations.

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Implementation of the GHS

Presented by: Denese A. Deeds, CIH


Industrial Health & Safety Consultants, Inc.
Woodbridge, CT
What is the GHS?
• The GHS is an acronym for The Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. The GHS is a system for
standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of
chemicals. It is a logical and comprehensive approach to:
• Defining health, physical and environmental hazards of
chemicals;
• Creating classification processes that use available data on
chemicals for comparison with the defined hazard criteria;
and
• Communicating hazard information, as well as protective
measures, on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
What are the Benefits of the
GHS?
• Enhanced protection through internationally
comprehensible system for hazard communication
• Recognized framework for countries with no existing
system
• Reduced need for testing and evaluation of chemicals
• Facilitation of international trade
• A safer work environment and improved relations with
employees,
• An increase in efficiency and reduced costs from
compliance with hazard communication regulations,
• Application of expert systems resulting in maximizing
expert resources and minimizing labor and costs,
• Facilitation of electronic transmission systems with
international scope,
• Expanded use of training programs on health and safety,
What Does the GHS Cover?
• Covers all hazardous • research/development
chemical • production
• substances • storage
• transport
• and mixtures
• workplace use
• in all types of use • consumer use
situations
• presence in the
environment
What is not Covered?
• The following are not generally covered at the point of
intentional intake/application
– Foods and food additives
– Pesticide residues
– Human and veterinary drugs
– Cosmetics
• Covered in the workplace and transport
• Articles as defined by OSHA - not covered
How will the GHS be Applied?
• Existing test data can be used
• - re-testing not required
• Based on intrinsic hazards
• Competent Authority will decide how to apply
various elements (i.e. labels, symbols, sds)
– For example: Transport will not adopt signal words; Consumer
products will not require safety data sheets
GHS Classification Criteria
Physical Hazards
• Explosives • Pyrophoric liquids
• Flammable gases • Pyrophoric solids
• Flammable aerosols • Self-heating substances
• Oxidizing gases • Substances, which, in
• Gases under pressure contact with water emit
flammable gases
• Flammable liquids • Oxidizing liquids
• Flammable solids • Oxidizing solids
• Self-reactive Substances • Organic peroxides
• Corrosive to metals
GHS - Physical Hazards

• Substances and Mixtures - same criteria


• Same criteria as current for transport classes
(some additional categories added)
• Most hazard classes are divided into
categories
• In general categories = packing groups
GHS Health/Environmental
Hazards
• Acute toxicity • Reproductive toxicity
• Skin corrosion/
Irritation • Carcinogenicity
• Serious eye damage/ • Specific target organ
Eye irritation
systemic toxicity
• Sensitization
• Aspiration Toxicity (single and repeat
• Germ cell dose)
mutagenicity • Aquatic toxicity -
acute and chronic
GHS Label Elements
– Product Identification
– Supplier Identification
– Symbols/Hazard Pictograms*
– Signal Words*
– Hazard Statements*
– Precautionary Information
• *Standardized
GHS Symbols/Pictograms
• Same symbol (where there is commonality) and
pictogram shape for transport
• and supply (square on point)
• Transport will maintain current labels
(pictograms)
• Supply symbols have a black
• symbol on a white background
• with red frame
GHS Pictograms
Other Label Elements
• Signal Word
– Danger - Warning
• Standard Hazard Statements
– Example: Flammable liquids
• Category 1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
• Category 2: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
• Category 3: Flammable liquid and vapour
• Category 4: Combustible liquid
GHS Label Example
• 2-Methyl Flammaline
• Danger
• Highly Flammable Liquid
and Vapor
• Harmful if Swallowed
• May cause cancer

• Keep away from heat, sparks and flame - No Smoking


• Keep container closed. Use only in well ventilated areas.
• Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid all contact.

• ABC Chemical Company, 3 Main Street, Hartford, CT 860-123-2222


Implementation Status

2008??
Australia
• MSDS Standard Follows the GHS
(NOHSC:2011(2003))
• Draft Classification and Labelling Standard
released September 2006 for workplace
chemicals - comment open until 2/07
• Other sectors in discussion
• Working towards implementation in 2006
Mexico/Central-South America
• Mexico has identified changes needed and
plans to adopt as soon as other “key
economies” adopt.
• Brazil raising awareness, training, etc.
• Equador had a conference in March 2006
• Other countries beginning review
Canada
• Has conducted situational analysis
• February 2006 Interim Recommendations
published
• Next steps - economic analysis,
development of final recommendations,
regulatory process
China
• Translated GHS into Chinese
• Transformed the technical requirements into
national standards which will be brought
into effect in 2006
• Implementation will be phased in but
schedule not available
Europe
• Draft Regulation issued for consultation September 2006
• Stays as close as possible to the GHS
• Keeps the scope as close as possible to the existing system
• Adopting all GHS Hazard Classes
• Does not adopt categories not in the current system
(combustible liquids, acute toxicity category 5, etc,)
• Adds certain categories not currently covered by GHS
(ozone depletion, defatting to skin, reacts violently with
water)
• Plan to number the hazard statements
• Will develop “Annex 1” for high concern chemicals
Europe
• Transitional Period
– 3 years for substances, 4-5 additional years for
mixtures
– Dual system for this period
– Chemicals notified under REACH will require
GHS classification and SDS
• Regulation - not Directive
• Will modify 20+ other regulations affected
Japan
• Translated the GHS into Japanese
• Working on the Classification of 1500 chemicals
(poisonous and deleterious substances) under GHS
(in Japanese only)
• Industrial Health and Safety Law amended in
2005 to implement GHS for SDS and
• March 2006 National Standard developed for
labelling chemicals under GHS
• December 2006 GHS labels required for
poisonous and deleterious substances
New Zealand
• GHS was adopted in 2001
• 2500 chemicals have been classified
• Early 2007 a searchable database of
classifications will be available
• SDS uses GHS format
• New chemicals covered since 7/2001,
existing chemicals were covered 7/2006 but
other labeling is permitted until 2010
Korea
• Study began in 2003
• Translated the GHS into Korean 2005
• Draft standards for implementation
expected 2006, full adoption in 2008
US
• DOT has proposed changes to regulations to implement the
GHS in the transport sector and remain harmonized with
the UN TDG.
• OSHA published the ANPR on adopting the GHS 9/12/06.
Comment period closed 11/7
• OSHA plans to adopt all the classification criteria except
acute toxicity category 5 and environmental hazard criteria
- do not have authority for environmental information.
• A phrase-in period is planned but details not developed.
For More Information
• Society for Chemical Hazard
Communication (SCHC) www.schc.org
• SCHC-OSHA Alliance
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/schc/schc.html
• OSHA Hazard Communication Website
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardcommunications/index.html

• GHS Website
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev01/01files_e.html

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