Will the Globally Harmonized System put your Business at Risk?
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The business and safety risks you can expect with OSHA's application of the Globally Harmonized System for chemical hazard communication.
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Will the Globally Harmonized System put your Business at Risk?
- 1. Will the Globally Harmonized System put your Business at Risk?
- 3. A new system for classifying and labelling chemicals. GHS
- 4. Worldwide initiative to promote standard criteria for classifying chemical hazards. GHS
- 5. Introduces new chemical determinations: some existing MSDS classifications will change. GHS
- 6. Allows countries to make adjustments to the standard but encourages an internationally harmonized approach. GHS
- 7. Introduceds new standardized Hazard & Precautionary Statements, pictographs, and signal words. GHS
- 8. But the biggest change that is causing Anxiety and creating Risk for manufacturers…
- 9. The GHS replaces MSDS with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- 10. OSHA predicts that GHS will have many benefits…
- 11. OSHA estimates that the revised HCS will prevent 43 fatalities and 585 injuries and illnesses annually. source: https://www.osha.gov/as/opaf/acts-hcs-ghs.html
- 12. Total Savings of $475.2 million from productivity improvements. source: https://www.osha.gov/as/opaf/acts-hcs-ghs.html
- 13. Total savings of $32.2 million during periodic updating of SDSs and labels. source: https://www.osha.gov/as/opaf/acts-hcs-ghs.html
- 14. Total savings of $285.3 million from simplified hazard communication training. source: https://www.osha.gov/as/opaf/acts-hcs-ghs.html
- 15. But these benefits come at a Cost and with Risks:
- 16. New compliance deadlines to meet… RISK:
- 17. … with penalties for not meeting them on time.
- 18. Changes to your safety procedures… RISK:
- 19. … putting employee safety and productivity at risk during the transition.
- 20. Shake ups in the market… RISK:
- 21. … meaning you could lose your place in the supply chain to a competitor with their SDSs ready to go ahead of schedule.
- 22. Let’s take a closer look at Risk #1: Deadlines
- 23. December 1, 2013 Compliance deadlines Train employees on how to use the new label elements and SDS format. This step should already be done!
- 24. December 1, 2013 June 1, 2015 Compliance deadlines For chemical/coating manufacturers: All materials must be classified according to new GHS regulations. MSDSs must be converted to SDSs. All products shipped must be accompanied by an SDS.
- 25. December 1, 2013 June 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 Compliance deadlines All chemical/coating distributors must ship all products with a GHS- compliant container label.
- 26. December 1, 2013 June 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 Compliance deadlines June 1, 2016 Employees must be trained on all new chemical classificaitons in the workplace, and all products on site must have updated GHS labels. You must also update your HAZCOM plans accordingly (per OSHA regulation).
- 27. December 1, 2013 June 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 Compliance deadlines Train employees on the new label elements and SDS format Classify Hazards Ship with GHS SDSs Ship products with GHS Labels June 1, 2016 Update Workplace Labels
- 28. Those upcoming deadlines are fast approaching. How long it will take you to comply depends entirely on your process for SDS authoring.
- 29. A single simple SDS could take an experienced EH&S professional anywhere from 2 -3 days of work.
- 30. A more complex SDS could take as much as 2 whole weeks of work.
- 31. With only weeks left before the SDS deadline, sites with more than a few products on site are facing a Time Crunch.
- 32. Most businesses are turning to SDS Authoring Software to get them through the GHS transition without the stress of deadlines, loss of productivity, and interruptions to other EH&S reporting obligations.
- 33. SDS Authoring Software can author a complete and accurate SDS in less than 5 minutes, compared to days for manual authoring.
- 34. Risk #2: Changes to Safety Procedures
- 35. Some safe-handling procedures for materials may change under the GHS. For example, a material may now suddenly be classified as an eye irritant when it wasn’t before.
- 36. Of course improved safety data is better for employee safety – it’s a good thing! – but it also means changing your routines… and that often leads to increased accidents or mistakes while everyone adapts.
- 37. How can you improve workplace safety?
- 38. Reduce the gap between training staff on how to read SDSs and actually using them in the workplace: OSHA training deadline: December 2013 SDSs deadline: June 2015
- 39. This year+ gap means you should retrain again closer to June 2015.
- 40. The sooner you get your MSDSs converted to SDSs, the smoother the transition will be for your employees – mitigating safety and productivity risks.
- 41. Risk #3: Loss of Business
- 42. Some of your most important clients are depending on you to provide SDSs in a timely manner.
- 43. But if you lag behind your competitors, you might get SQUEEZED out.
- 44. In highly competitive supply chains, being the first to boast GHS compliance could generate some big wins.
- 45. Large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are facing the highest degree of material complexity – and are depending on their suppliers to assist them by providing SDSs as soon as possible…
- 46. … being on top of your GHS Compliance gets you on the inside track for OEM preferable purchasing programs.
- 47. Want to learn more about the risks the GHS presents to your business? Download your Free Guide: Business Risks and Opportunities Associated with the GHS Transition
- 48. The real question is: How can you manage the RISKS of GHS and meet the deadlines without feeling the CRUNCH?
- 49. SDS Authoring Software from ERA Environmental Management Solutions is the most accurate, cost effective, and fast solution available.
- 50. Over twenty years providing solutions for chemical compliance. Award-winning team and award-winning software. Exclusive partnerships with major chemical & coating manufacturers to get superior data (AkzoNobel, Sherwin Williams, Du Pont, and many more).
- 51. Learn more: www.era-environmental.com Email us: info@era-ehs.com Phone us: 1-866-493-6409 Connect with us: @ERAenvironment
- 52. PS: Don’t forget your free Guide! Get your copy today Business Risks and Opportunities Associated with the GHS Transition
Editor's Notes
- overall 2 year transition phase With that overview of WHAT to expect with the GHS lets look at WHEN to expect it. this graphic serves as a good reminder up the upcoming compliance deadlines. The first deadline was December 1, 2013 and it was for Training employee on new Label and SDS elements. Though the deadline has already passed, training should be up kept with the entrance of new employees. The next upcoming deadline is June 1st 2015. That’s less than a year away and effects manufacturers, distributors, importers and employers. Keep in mind, all provisions of the the final rule must be complied with by this date except for the shipment of non-GHS formatted labels. Manufacturers, distributors and importers have until Dec 1 2015 to start shipping with GHS labels These different deadlines bring up the issue of waiting for your suppliers before you can make a move on becoming GHS compliant. However, this is not entirely true. If you are using a raw material as part of your final blend, that has not yet been formatted to the GHS - you can still apply the GHS guidelines for mixtures to create an sds for your final product blend.
- overall 2 year transition phase With that overview of WHAT to expect with the GHS lets look at WHEN to expect it. this graphic serves as a good reminder up the upcoming compliance deadlines. The first deadline was December 1, 2013 and it was for Training employee on new Label and SDS elements. Though the deadline has already passed, training should be up kept with the entrance of new employees. The next upcoming deadline is June 1st 2015. That’s less than a year away and effects manufacturers, distributors, importers and employers. Keep in mind, all provisions of the the final rule must be complied with by this date except for the shipment of non-GHS formatted labels. Manufacturers, distributors and importers have until Dec 1 2015 to start shipping with GHS labels These different deadlines bring up the issue of waiting for your suppliers before you can make a move on becoming GHS compliant. However, this is not entirely true. If you are using a raw material as part of your final blend, that has not yet been formatted to the GHS - you can still apply the GHS guidelines for mixtures to create an sds for your final product blend.
- overall 2 year transition phase With that overview of WHAT to expect with the GHS lets look at WHEN to expect it. this graphic serves as a good reminder up the upcoming compliance deadlines. The first deadline was December 1, 2013 and it was for Training employee on new Label and SDS elements. Though the deadline has already passed, training should be up kept with the entrance of new employees. The next upcoming deadline is June 1st 2015. That’s less than a year away and effects manufacturers, distributors, importers and employers. Keep in mind, all provisions of the the final rule must be complied with by this date except for the shipment of non-GHS formatted labels. Manufacturers, distributors and importers have until Dec 1 2015 to start shipping with GHS labels These different deadlines bring up the issue of waiting for your suppliers before you can make a move on becoming GHS compliant. However, this is not entirely true. If you are using a raw material as part of your final blend, that has not yet been formatted to the GHS - you can still apply the GHS guidelines for mixtures to create an sds for your final product blend.
- overall 2 year transition phase With that overview of WHAT to expect with the GHS lets look at WHEN to expect it. this graphic serves as a good reminder up the upcoming compliance deadlines. The first deadline was December 1, 2013 and it was for Training employee on new Label and SDS elements. Though the deadline has already passed, training should be up kept with the entrance of new employees. The next upcoming deadline is June 1st 2015. That’s less than a year away and effects manufacturers, distributors, importers and employers. Keep in mind, all provisions of the the final rule must be complied with by this date except for the shipment of non-GHS formatted labels. Manufacturers, distributors and importers have until Dec 1 2015 to start shipping with GHS labels These different deadlines bring up the issue of waiting for your suppliers before you can make a move on becoming GHS compliant. However, this is not entirely true. If you are using a raw material as part of your final blend, that has not yet been formatted to the GHS - you can still apply the GHS guidelines for mixtures to create an sds for your final product blend.
- overall 2 year transition phase With that overview of WHAT to expect with the GHS lets look at WHEN to expect it. this graphic serves as a good reminder up the upcoming compliance deadlines. The first deadline was December 1, 2013 and it was for Training employee on new Label and SDS elements. Though the deadline has already passed, training should be up kept with the entrance of new employees. The next upcoming deadline is June 1st 2015. That’s less than a year away and effects manufacturers, distributors, importers and employers. Keep in mind, all provisions of the the final rule must be complied with by this date except for the shipment of non-GHS formatted labels. Manufacturers, distributors and importers have until Dec 1 2015 to start shipping with GHS labels These different deadlines bring up the issue of waiting for your suppliers before you can make a move on becoming GHS compliant. However, this is not entirely true. If you are using a raw material as part of your final blend, that has not yet been formatted to the GHS - you can still apply the GHS guidelines for mixtures to create an sds for your final product blend.
- overall 2 year transition phase With that overview of WHAT to expect with the GHS lets look at WHEN to expect it. this graphic serves as a good reminder up the upcoming compliance deadlines. The first deadline was December 1, 2013 and it was for Training employee on new Label and SDS elements. Though the deadline has already passed, training should be up kept with the entrance of new employees. The next upcoming deadline is June 1st 2015. That’s less than a year away and effects manufacturers, distributors, importers and employers. Keep in mind, all provisions of the the final rule must be complied with by this date except for the shipment of non-GHS formatted labels. Manufacturers, distributors and importers have until Dec 1 2015 to start shipping with GHS labels These different deadlines bring up the issue of waiting for your suppliers before you can make a move on becoming GHS compliant. However, this is not entirely true. If you are using a raw material as part of your final blend, that has not yet been formatted to the GHS - you can still apply the GHS guidelines for mixtures to create an sds for your final product blend.