GHS Hazard Identification
GHS Hazard Communication Standard (2012)
Lesson Plan: Student Guide
Overview
The GHS Hazard Communication Standard specifies how chemicals shall be identified, the process of classification, and then what information shall be provided to employees through the use of signal words, hazard statements, labels, and SDS. This module provides an overview of the process of hazard identification and classification that is performed by manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals. This overview’s scope is for providing employers with the information needed in order to understand the general processes and information available.
Lesson Objectives
Upon completion of this topic students should be able to:
1. Understand the general process of classification performed by manufacturers and importers.
2. Be aware of the resources provided for the process in the appendixes of the GHS Hazard Communication Standard.
3. Determine the proper signal word, hazard statement, pictogram, and precautionary statement.
Training Resources
- PowerPoint Presentation with instructor notes (Color)
- Selected 2012 HazCom Standard Appendix sections
Activities and Classroom Procedures
- Review course objectives
- PowerPoint slides with class discussion
- Exercise
Lesson Roadmap
1. Role of manufacturers & importers vs. employers
a. Slides to be used : 1
b. Objectives Covered : 1
c. Exercise/Demos : None
d. Training Aids : None
2. Hazard Classification Process
a. Slides to be used : 2-5
b. Objectives Covered : 2,3
c. Exercise/Demos : None
d. Training Aids : None
3. Health Hazard Classes
a. Slides to be used : 6-7
b. Objectives Covered : 1,2
c. Exercise/Demos : None
d. Training Aids : None
4. Physical Hazard Classes
a. Slides to be used : 8-9
b. Objectives Covered : 1,2
c. Exercise/Demos : None
d. Training Aids : None
5. Hazard Determination Criteria
a. Slides to be used : 10-13
b. Objectives Covered : 1
c. Exercise/Demos : None
d. Training Aids : None
6. Allocation of Label Elements
a. Slides to be used : 14-15
b. Objectives Covered : 1,2
c. Exercise/Demos : None
d. Training Aids : None
7. Revisions to Other Standards
a. Slides to be used : 16-17
b. Objectives Covered : 1
c. Exercise/Demos : None
d. Training Aids : None
8. Summary and Exercise
a. Slides to be used : 18-20
b. Objectives Covered : 1,2,3
c. Exercise/Demos : Have the class look at the provided Appendix A, B, and C sections and provide the sections, criteria, signal word, hazard statement, pictogram, and precautionary statements for a specific target organ toxicity – category 3. The instructor can have the class work in groups or lead the class to verbally share the answers.
d. Training Aids : Selected 2012 HazCom Standard Appendix sections
Evaluation and Assessment
a. Excercise
Resources/Web Sites
Side-by-Side Comparison of OSHA's Existing Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 1994)
vs. the Revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012)
https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/side-by-side.html
OSHA Brief – Hazard Communication Standard: Labels and Pictograms
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3636.pdf
Safety and Health Topics Page: Hazard Communication
https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html