Globally Harmonized System for Classifying and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) BRIEFING – November 25, 2015

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Presented by the

Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)

25 NOVEMBER 2015
8.45am for 9.00am to 3.00pm

MELBOURNE 

From 1 January 2017, the Globally Harmonized System for Classifying and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) will be mandatory in NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT and Commonwealth jurisdictions.  It is already acceptable in VIC and WA, and a large number of Australian companies are adopting it now.

A 5 year transitional period, that will expire on 31 December 2016 has been provided by Worksafe Australia for companies to implement the new system.  

Anyone who deals with chemicals will need to be aware of this new system to understand its relevance and your obligations, and we encourage you to attend this informative Briefing. 

What does this mean to your business?

After 31 December 2016, all workplace hazardous chemicals MUST be classified and labelled according to the GHS under the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations.

This means a number of products that are at present classified as ‘not hazardous’ under the old NOHSC Approved Criteria (AC) can now be classified as ‘hazardous’ according to the GHS criteria under the WHS Regulations.

The Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations legislate the use of the GHS system for the classification and labelling of chemicals.  The GHS is an internationally recognised system of classification and labelling of chemicals that has been developed by the United Nations (UN) committee to communicate information about hazardous substances and chemicals on safety data sheets and labels.

Program

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has developed this half day Briefing to provide you with an understanding of –

• Your obligations under GHS
• The relationship between GHS, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and the NOSHC Approved Criteria (AC)
• The GHS and its adoption in other countries
• The Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and their adoption throughout Australia
• The GHS supporting documents
• The Safe Work Australia supporting documents, including Codes of Practice
• The new GHS classifications and pictogram diamonds
• The terminology used under GHS
• Examples of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under GHS
• Examples of labels under GHS
• Assistance available to businesses.

Who should attend?

• Anyone who manufactures, imports and  markets hazardous chemicals
• Anyone who works with hazardous chemicals including stores personnel
• Anyone who transports hazardous chemicals
• Anyone who deals with chemicals will need to be aware of this new system to understand its relevance and your obligations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the legislation requirements of chemical management in the workplace
• Identify GHS Hazard Class and Categories for Hazardous Chemicals
• Idenify and interpret key safety information and terms with Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Identify and interpret key safety information and terms within GHS product labels.

Presenter

Adrian Thomas

Hazardous Chemicals Specialist

Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN

Adrian has specialised in hazardous chemicals for over 15 years including Hazardous Chemicals Regulatory affairs, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), information for labels for both workplace products and consumer products within Australia and New Zealand – for chemicals in the surface coats (painting, inks, adhesives), cosmetics, plastics and agricultural sectors.

Networking Opportunity

The Briefing will provide the opportunity to network with presenters and delegates during AEBN’s networking morning tea break.  A comprehensive set of course notes will be provided to each delegate.

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