GHS Workshops Melbourne 2016 

 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 not far 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

• Awareness of Chemical legislation and responsibilities
• Potential effects of chemicals on people, workplace and environment.
• Identify, interpret and use
  • Safety Data Sheet information
  • Label information
  • new GHS classifications and pictograms
• to enable safe use, storage, handling, transport and disposal of chemicals in the workplace

 Part 2

• The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
• The relationship between the GHS, the ADG Code and the NOHSC Approved Criteria (AC)
• Classifying Hazardous Chemicals to the GHS
• Practical exercises in Hazardous Chemical classification.
  • Conversion of Approved Criteria to GHS Classification
  • Classifying Dangerous goods to the ADG
  • Converting ADG Code to GHS classification
  • Determining GHS Label elements

 WORKSHOP OUTCOMES

 At the conclusion of the workshop, participants should be able to:

• Describe the legislative requirements of chemical management in the workplace
• Identify and interpret key safety information and terms within Safety Data Sheets and Product labels
• Describe and identify GHS Hazard Class and Categories for Hazardous Chemicals
• Re-classify chemicals which have a classification under the older Australian Regulatory frameworks to the requirements of the GHS under the WHS legislation. 

For a full outline of the workshop click here