GHS, or the Globally Harmonized System has been utilized by most countries overseas already for some time now. The USA is approaching it's date of conversion very quickly now. This document touches on some of the main talking points about the where, when, why and how of the upcoming GHS conversion from MSDS to SDS, or Safety Data Sheet, and much more. Learn more about GHS here: https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/articles/the-definitive-guide-to-globally-harmonized-system-ghs-labeling/ While this slideshare can only touch on some of the top level issues and items of concern, due to the constraints of the message medium, it is nonetheless of value and we encourage you to review the information. As well this slideshare can be used as a refresher course, of sorts, for those who want to review some of the upcoming changes in the industry. Creative Safety Supply has more such slideshares coming out in short order, as well as a podcast series that can be found at CreativeSafetyPublishing.com. Thanks for stopping by! For more info visit creativesafetysupply.com or call us at 866-777-1360. Or email us at info@creativesafetysupply.com

1. The leaders in visual
safety.
Global Harmonized System
It is Ready, Are You?

2. GHSGHS 411
Standardized system of classifying
and labeling hazardous chemicals
Already internationally adopted, U.S.
transition underway
Major implications expected on safety,
welfare, and environment for anyone
working with chemicals

3. GHSBut Why?
Creating one unified visual language eliminates
communication errors between nations.
Save time and $$$ – governments no longer have to
worry about complying with different systems.
Workers are better protected and more
efficient.Expands international trade possibilities

4. GHSWhat is The End Goal?
Standardize the classification rules for:
- Hazards
- Safety Data Sheets
- Chemical labeling
One set of standards for one globe
will enhance the protection of human
health and environmental awareness -
- EVERYWHERE

5. GHSWho’s Already In?
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Australia
China
New Zealand
Japan
Korea

6. GHSComing To America...
Transition started in 2012
3 year implementation process
1 million safety documents affected
for about 1 million chemicals
5 million+ workplaces affected
40 million workers affected

7. GHS
$97 million per year to implement (total)
- $44M implementation and oversight
- $42M training
- $11M SDS preparation
$ Total Cost of Adoption $

8. GHSWorth the Investment?
Prevention of 43 fatalities and 585 injuries and
illnesses per year
This alone will save $266 million per year
Cost reductions+productivity improvements
= $585 million per year
Total net savings predicted by OSHA -$754 MILLION
PER YEAR!!!

9. GHSSave The Date:

10. GHSOSHA’s Take:
“Revising OSHA's Hazard Communication standard
will improve the quality and consistency of hazard
information, making it safer for workers to do their
jobs and easier for employers to stay competitive”
Hilda Solis, US Secretary of Labor

11. GHSWhat’s Changing?
MSDS sheets redesigned as Safety
Data Sheets (SDS)
GHS standardizes the content and
formatting of SDS's into a strict 16
Part Document with a set order
1. SDS

12. GHS
4
1
=Label ratings are now inverted to ease confusion
- Current NFPA or HMIS systems have “4”
as worst and “1” as best
- With GHS, “category 1” is the worst
2. Classifications
What’s Changing?

13. GHSWhat’s Changing?
Two signal words in GHS used to
communicate the level of hazard on
label and SDS: danger and warning
Standardized GHS pictograms
developed
3. Labels

14. GHSWhat’s Changing?
Long, inconsistent, dense labels inhibit maximum
transmission of critical info
High risk involved with different systems of hazard
classification and labeling
Clarity/Simplicity/Consistency=
Effective Communication of Information=
Improved Protection
4. How You Communicate

15. GHSNation Of Symbols
American culture is already symbol savvy
We understand and interpret symbols quickly
and easily

16. GHSReady Or Not...
Get prepared and be on the lookout for GHS info
Mark your calendar with implementation dates
Create a transition plan
Conduct a chemical inventory
A simple checklist to help you:

17. GHS
Create a plan to acquire, update,
and manage new SDS documents
Update workplace labels according
to new regulations
Plan employee training on new
GHS approaches
Ready Or Not...

18. GHS
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