Science Industry Australia and the Australasian Laboratory Managers Association will be hosting a series of one day GHS Workshops during 2015. These Workshops will provide attendees with knowledge they need with regards to application of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals under Australian Work Health and Safety legislation.
Why should you attend?
Many products currently classified as ‘not hazardous' under the old NOHSC Approved Criteria will change to ‘hazardous' according to GHS criteria under the WHS Regulations. So even though there is a 5 year transition period, GHS classification and labelling will be mandatory after 1 January 2017, and that's less than 2 years away!
What is chemical classification? Where can we source information to help classify workplace chemicals?
Classification is the process of determining the physical, health and environmental hazards of a chemical. The GHS provides pre-defined hazard classes and appropriate sub-categories. The correct classification dictates what goes on the label and certain sections of the label. This is what is seen and is used by workers. It is important that the classification is done correctly for labelling and SDS. It is also a requirement under the WHS Regulations.
Some people may think they already know this information, so just how different is GHS compared to the 'old' classification & hazard communication systems in Australia?
There are very few changes to SDS by moving to the GHS. The major change to the information presented on an SDS will be in section 2, where the chemical's classification(s) and labelling elements should be presented, including pictograms, hazard statements, etc. The information in the rest of the SDS will remain largely unchanged
This workshop is suitable for technical staff charged with the responsibility for signage, labelling and storage of a range of chemicals in all forms. It is suitable for suppliers, end users and any staff who are responsible for conforming with workplace safety
For an interview with the facilitator explaining more about the workshop click here
WHAT THIS WORKSHOP COVERS
Part 1
Part 2
WORKSHOP OUTCOMES
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants should be able to:
For a full outline of the workshop click here