This course provides an introduction to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and its integration into OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom). It explains how GHS standardizes chemical classification, labeling, and safety data sheets to enhance workplace safety and streamline compliance across industries.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding the purpose and benefits of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
- How GHS enhances OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard without replacing it.
- Standardized hazard classification based on specific criteria for health, physical, and environmental hazards.
- New requirements for safety data sheets (SDS), replacing material safety data sheets (MSDS).
- GHS container labeling, including pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, and precautionary measures.
- The importance of employee training on GHS-compliant hazard communication.
- OSHA’s phase-in schedule for GHS implementation and compliance deadlines.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How GHS improves hazard communication consistency and reduces workplace confusion.
- The standardized structure of SDS and how to interpret critical hazard information.
- How to read and understand GHS-compliant labels and pictograms.
- The impact of GHS on workplace safety practices and regulatory compliance.
- Key deadlines and employer responsibilities for transitioning to GHS requirements.
This training ensures employees understand GHS and OSHA’s HazCom Standard updates, promoting safer chemical handling and a globally consistent approach to hazard communication.