GHS Labels

1. GHS LabelsPresented by: Lorraine Davison, M.Sc. M.Eng. Manager, Chemical Services 2012 www.ccohs.ca

2. What is GHS?Globally Harmonized System ofClassification and Labelling ofChemicals An international system for  All chemical substances, mixtures.  Allows “continuous improvement” for chemical hazard communication.Goal is a common & effectiveclassification & communication systemworld-wide. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

3. GHS Hazard Groups 16 classes 10 classes 2 classesCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca www.ccohs.ca

4. Outline for Today’s Presentation Elements of a GHS Label Look at how a GHS hazard classification determines GHS label content Resources such as CANLabel WHMIS label requirements OSHA label requirementsCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

5. GHS Supplier Labels – Elements Product identifier (chemical identity) Supplier identifierReview in more depth Hazard pictograms Signal word Hazard statements Precautionary statements Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

6. Hazard PictogramsNine pictogramshazard symbols: health, physical & environmental hazardsSymbol plus border= pictogram(square set at a point)Use depends on class andcategory. None may exist forsome products. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

7. Signal WordsSignal words warn users about the level or degree of hazard. There are two signal words: Danger Warning Use depends on class and category. No signal word may be required. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

8. Hazard StatementsStandardized statements about chemical hazards Statements are listed by “letter/numbers” to signify • physical (H200’s) • health (H300’s) and • environmental hazards (H400’s) Use depends on hazard class and category. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

9. Precautionary StatementsStandardized statements These are organizedproviding advice and guidance into groupsto support safe workplace General (P100’s)practices.GHS still improving these (use Prevention (P200’s)is recommended, not required) Response (P300’s) Storage (P400’s)Combinations may be specified Disposal (P500’s)e.g. P370+P380:In case of fire: Evacuate area Use depends on hazard class and category. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

10. Label elements:If a product meets criteria for a hazard class and category – the data above is specified and required = pictogram, signal word and hazard statement. GHS provides suggested precautionary measures for labels and SDSs. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

11. Creating a GHS Label for “Cleans Super Great”First step is to classify review ingredients/composition, look at hazard data, and identify the hazard classification.Our product is a concentrated cleaning product containing a ketone, petroleum distillate, terpene – lots of hazards.We evaluated the details and determined the classification.Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

12. CSG – GHS Classification Flammable Liquid – Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation – Category 2A Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 3 Skin Sensitization – Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure) - Category 3 Aspiration Hazard – Category 1Note product hazard classification information is not on the label but in Section 2 of the SDSCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

13. Pictogram, Signal Word, Hazard Statement Hazard Class & Category Pictogram Signal Word Hazard Statement Highly flammable liquidFlammable Liquid – Category 2 Flame Danger and vapourSerious Eye Damage / Eye Causes serious eye Exclamation WarningIrritation – Category 2A irritationSkin Corrosion / Irritation – None Warning Causes mild skin irritationCategory 3 May cause an allergic skinSkin Sensitization – Category 1 Exclamation Warning reactionSpecific Target Organ Toxicity May cause drowsiness or Exclamation Warning(Single Exposure) - Category 3 dizziness. May be fatal if swallowedAspiration - Category 1 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health Health and Safety Danger www.ccohs.ca and enters airways

14. Pictograms and Signal WordCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

15. Hazard Statements Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

16. Precautionary Statements Hazard Class & Category Prevention Response Storage Disposal P210 P233 P240 P303 + P361 + P353Flammable Liquid – Category 2 P241 P403 + P235 P501 P242 P370 + P378 P243 P280Serious Eye Damage / Eye P264 P305 + P351 + P338Irritation – Category 2A P280 P337 + P313Skin Corrosion / Irritation – P332 + P313Category 3 P302 + P352 P261 P333 + P313Skin Sensitization – Category 1 P272 P321 P501 P280 P363Specific Target Organ Toxicity P261 P304 + P340 P403 + P233 P501(Single Exposure) - Category 3 P271 P312 P405 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety P301 + P310 www.ccohs.caAspiration – Category 1 P331 P405 P501

17. Precautionary Statements, cont’dPrevention Response Storage Disposal P210 P312 P233 P321 P403 + P233 P501 P240 P331 P403 + P235 P241 P363 P405 P242 P301 + P310 Once you combine all the P243 P302 + P352 precautionary statements you remove P260 P303 + P361 + P353 duplicates, and you can also select the most protective statements when P261 P304 + P340 they are similar P264 P305 + P351 + P338 P271 P332 + P313 This list is the final collection of P272 P333 + P313 precautionary statements for our P280 P337 + P313 sample product.Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

18. Expanded Precautionary StatementsPrecautions and Storage: • Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces - No smoking. • Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/and other equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. • Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. • Avoid breathing mist or vapours. • Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Here the codes have • Wash any contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. been expanded and • Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. organizedResponse: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or a rash occurs get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IN CASE OF FIRE: Use Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam for extinction.Disposal:Dispose of contents/container following Health and Safety for flammable and hazardous materials. Canadian Centre for Occupational local regulations www.ccohs.ca

19. Cleans Super Great Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Danger Causes serious eye irritation. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Label elements all May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. shown togetherPrecautions:Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces - No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/ light/and other equipment. Use onlynon-sparking tools. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.Avoid breathing mist or vapours. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wash any contaminated body partsthoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.Response:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Remove victim to fresh air and keepat rest in a position comfortable for breathing.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or arash occurs get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. Ifeye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting.IN CASE OF FIRE: Use Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam for extinction.Disposal: Dispose of contents/container following local regulations for flammable and hazardous materials SEE SDS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABC Chemical Company, 123 Main Street East, Anytown, ON

20. CANLabelWeb-based softwareWHMIS, OSHA and GHS labelsEnglish, French and Spanish languagesClassification drives phrasesCustomized phrases can be retainedFree demonstration – make your own labels Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

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34. Next Steps and…. ResourcesCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca www.ccohs.ca

35. Resources from CCOHSTo find these resources just ‘Google’ GHS and CCOHS – listof related products is at the bottom of all product andservice pages. Publication E-courses Fact Sheets Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

36. Resources from CCOHSFree and low cost resources are available fromCCOHS: Publication WHMIS after GHS: Preparing for Change (now available, contains summary of issues and copy of the Fact Sheets) http://www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/WHMISGHS.html OSH Answers on GHS Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

37. E-courses from CCOHSTwo free e-courses are available through CCOHSand funded with the support of Health Canada’sNational Office of WHMIS (requires registration)http://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/whmis_ghs_intro/WHMIS After GHS: An Introduction • 20-minute awareness course WHMIS After GHS: How Suppliers Can Prepare • 60-minute awareness course Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

38. WHMIS after GHS Fact Sheets from CCOHSSet of 7 Fact Sheets – free from CCOHSThrough support of Health Canada’s NationalOffice of WHMIS – (requires online registration)You can take a peek at them on this page – justclick on the image for a better view of the page.http://www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/whmis_ghs/ Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

39. More Information...CCOHSGoogle – CCOHS and GHSHealth Canada - WHMIS Official National SiteGoogle – WHMIS Canada Or Google – Health Canada and GHSGHS Home (includes the “Purple book”)Google – UNECE and GHS – look for 3rd edition Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

40. Thank You Questions? Free, confidential Inquiries Service: 1-800-668-4284 clientservices@ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca