OSHA’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

Presented on Tuesday, December 3, 2013

This one hour presentation highlights required training for implementation of the OSHA Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Right-to-Know Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Employers are required to train all employees on a number of specific changes to revised standard by December 1, 2013. Reasons for required changes to existing standard: • Growing international trade • Different requirements for labeling of chemicals • Different classifications of identical products in different countries • Need for an international safety standard Focus will be on changes to the standard specific to classification, labeling, and safety data sheets that employers are required to provide their employees on the job and in the workplace.

Presenter:
Denis Crayon, Certified Health & Safety Technician
Experience Safety Institute, Bridgewater, NJ
Dennis Crayon worked for Aquifer Drilling/Testing in Queens, New York, as an apprentice/driller. He earned a journeyman license drilling for HRS/B&B Drilling in New Jersey and drilled at ADT/Diamond Drilling in New Jersey. Crayon moved to Summit Drilling in Bridgewater, New Jersey, as a driller and became fleet mechanic, purchasing manager, and director of health and safety. Equipment he operated included IR T-3/T-4, Gus Pech, Mobile, CME, and Acker. He received BCSP certification as CHST in 2010. His credentials include OSHA 10/30 Hour Construction/General Industry Trainer, First Aid/CPR Trainer, Defensive Driving Instructor, and he provides other health and safety trainings.

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