Globally Harmonized System for Classifying and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) BRIEFING – Nov 22, 2016

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Presented by the

Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)

22 November 2016
8.45am for 9.00am to 4.00pm

MELBOURNE 

Covering recent changes to the GHS as it applies to Victoria

From 1 January 2017, the Globally Harmonized System for Classifying and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) will be mandatory for workplace hazardous chemicals in NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT and Commonwealth jurisdictions.  

From 1 July 2017, the classification, labelling and safety data sheets under the GHS, for workplace hazardous chemicals, is scheduled to come into effect in Victoria.

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?

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.    

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
• Identify 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)

Networking Opportunity

The Briefing will provide the opportunity to network with presenters and delegates during AEBN’s networking morning tea break (Morning Tea and Lunch).  

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