OSHA's Global Harmonizing System
| Seminar Title | Date | Time | Room | Class # | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Harmonizing System (GHS) Overview | June 5, 2013 (W) | 9:30 - 11:30 am | P114* | 40547 | $49 |
| GHS - Implement and Manage | June 5, 2013 (W) | 12:30 - 4:30 pm | P114* | 40548 | $120 |
| Global Harmonizing System (GHS) Overview | Aug 27, 2013 (Tues) | 9:30 - 11:30 am | LCR** | 62571 | $49 |
| GHS - Implement and Manage | Aug 27, 2013 (Tues) | 12:30 - 4:30 pm | P114* | 62572 | $120 |
| GHS - Implement and Manage | Oct. 2, 2013 (Wed) | 8:00 am - noon | P114* | 62573 | $120 |
| Global Harmonizing System (GHS) Overview | Dec 5, 2013 (Thurs) | 9:30 - 11:30 am | LCR** | 62574 | $49 |
| GHS - Implement and Manage | Dec 5, 2013 (Thurs) | 12:30 - 4:30 pm | P114* | 62575 | $120 |
| GHS - Implement and Manage | Jan 21, 2014 (Tues) | 8:00 am - noon | P114* | 20160 | $120 |
**Lakeshore Conference Room in the Lakeshore Building
Use Conference Entrance for all sessions
OSHA's Global Harmonizing System (GHS) Overview
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) has been updated to bring the United States into alignment with the Global Harmonizing System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). These changes are expected to prevent injuries and illnesses, improve communication, save lives, and improve trade conditions for chemical manufacturers. Major changes include the hazard classification of chemicals, new label requirements, and replacement of MSDSs with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) having 16 specific sections.
This seminar will provide an overview of the new HCS requirements, briefly addressing:
- The history of GHS
- Benefits to industry and employees
- The specific major changes
- Compliance dates and issues
NEW! GHS - Implement and Manage
OSHA has finalized its new Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard, aligning it with the Global Harmonization System (GHS) for Classifying and Labeling Chemicals. The new standard affects over 40 million employees at more than 5 million facilities nationwide. Substantial changes have been made to the existing OSHA HazCom Standard. Employers must learn new chemical classification criteria, determine how to replace ALL MSDSs with new Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), update or replace chemical labels, and train all employees on the new HazCom rules by December 1, 2013.
During this four hour seminar you will learn how to implement and manage OSH!'s HazCom 2012 standard, also known as the workers' “Right to Understand,” and strategize on ways to effectively modify and implement your company's updated HazCom program. This seminar will involve hands-on scenarios that will compliment your newly developed strategies and modifications.
GHS Rule Training Topics:
- What is GHS and How it Impacts My Company? HazCom 2012 and the “Right to Understand”
- How the HazCom Changes Affect Other Standards
- Specific Implementation of GHS' New Hazard Classification System
- Moving Toward GHS with Lessons Learned on the HMIS and NFPA Classification System
- OSHA's New Chemical Labeling System
- Determining Structure and Mandatory Elements of Safety Data Sheets
- Changing from MSDSs to SDSs (Hands-on application and scenarios)
- Targeting Important Implementation Dates
- Accomplishing Employee Training Requirements and Deadlines
- “Plan” for Strategies and Options to Modify Your Hazard Communication Program
Who Should Attend:
Managers, Supervisors, and business owners who are responsible to know the new GHS rules and to ensure proper implementation into their employers hazard communication plan. This includes EH&S managers, plant managers, general managers, corporate EH&S directors, and supervisors employed in a workplace that produces, uses, and/or stores hazardous chemicals.
To register by phone with credit card, call 1.888.GO TO LTC (1.888.468.6582) Ext. 1366 or register online with company bill information.
For questions or detailed information, call Ruth at 920.693.1167, or e-mail at ruth.semph@gotoltc.edu.
