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• HearaboutthehistoryoftheGHSanditsobjectives• LearnaboutthenewGHSlabels,placardingandhealthhazardsymbols• DiscusshowtheGHSaffectsstorage,transportanddangerousgoodsmanagement• UnderstandGHSchemicalclassificationandsegregation• LearnaboutGHSimplementationlegislationandsupportingactivitiesfrom
Safe Work Australia• LearnhowtocompleteaGHSriskassessment• Updateyourknowledgeonthelatestregulationsandlicensingrequirements• Understandthechallengesanddiscrepanciescreatedbytheimplementation
of the GHS• Networkwithexperiencedexpertsandyourindustrypeers• Listentolocalandglobalcasestudiesfromindustry• Nosalespitches–non-commercialpresentations
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27th October 2016
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HOW TO COMPLy WITH THE GLOBALLy HARMONIsED sysTEM (GHs)
Continuing Professional Development
ONE DAY EVENT =
6 hours
HAZCHEM CONFERENCE
HAZCHEM CONFERENCE
CRAIG WATTGeneral Manager
Chem-Safe Australia
Globally Harmonised System
(GHS) Compliance and
Chemical Safety Specialist
Workshop Presenter:
Lunch – 12.00pm
1.00pm
session
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Challenges of the GHs from a Universal Perspective Vince Pacecca – Chief Scientific Officer, Chem-Alert &RiskManagementTechnologies
Despite the introduction, and eventual implementation of the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) framework for hazardous chemical classification, international divergences in the outcome of chemical assessments continue to grow. Whilst Australia has traditionally aligned with European chemical classifications, the incorporation of additional human health outcome assessments has had the unfortunate outcome of contributing to this divergence. One needs only to look at Styrene to see the different classifications around the world for an identical chemical. The lack of correlation is not limited to inconsistencies between countries implementing the GHS, but is also evident within Australia where Hazardous Chemical Information List (HCIL) classifications may not correlate with the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, as is the case for chemicals such as Dichloromethane. This has the potential to create issues in relation to certain legislative requirements such as Placarding in accordance with the Work, Health and Safety (WHS) regulations. It is important to understand the challenges and discrepancies created by the implementation of the GHS to prevent the introduction of unnecessary risk within the work place.
1.45pm
session
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safeguarding your Dangerous Goods and Chemicals storage: Audit and Risk Assessment David Clarke – National Linehaul Compliance Manager, Toll Group
David will discuss the following topics:• What are the new requirements forWork Health Safety (WHS)
compliance and systems? • Carryingoutchemicalstorageauditstoachieveaccuratedesign
for hazard chemicals • Warehouse risk assessment: Reducing dangerous goods
incompatibility risks with bunding and separation distance • Reviewing and revising SDS to address potential hazards
caused by changes in formulation of hazardous chemicals • Integrating GHS andWHS Regulations 2011 for internationally
consistent hazard communication systems • Dangerous goods leveraging platforms such as Hazardous
Substances Information Systems (HSIS), what is the GHS impact?
Afternoon Tea – 2.30pm
8.00am Registration
8.20am Opening AddressRichard Greenwood – Lead Consultant and Chemical Safety Training Specialist, RG Chemical Safety.
8.30am
session
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WORk sHOP
MORNING WORksHOP – Includes Morning Tea
GHs Awareness Training Course Craig Watt – General Manager, Chem-Safe Australia
The Global Harmonisation System (GHS) is a new global chemical management system created and developed by the United Nations. The aim of GHS is to have one global uniform way of managing chemical safety in the workplace. FiftycountriessignedtheUNrecognitionof theGHSsystemon1st January 2012 and Australia has given full commitment to be compliant by the end of 2016. The new system is contained within the WHS Regulations here in Australia which creates the platform of regulations that we need to develop into our safety management systems for us to be GHS compliant. This training course will cover all the key regulatory requirements of the new GHS System and some of the key aspects of the United GHS System. The following key topics and key questions will be answered during the course to help everyone understand the main aspects of the GHS System: •HistoryofGHSandobjectives• UnitedNationsfocusareas• Globaltimelineimplementation• GHSchemicalclassifications• WhattheGHSlabelslooklike• Healthhazardssymbols• Newenvironmentalhazards• WhatGHSsafetydatasheetslooklike• Whenishealthsurveillancerequired• Whataboutdangerousgoods• ChemicalsegregationunderGHS• HowGHSimpactstransport• Emergencyresponseimpact• Whatsignstoputup• placardingimpacts• Licensingrequirements• HowtocompleteaGHSriskassessment• GHSchemicalregister
CONFERENCE PROGRAM – 27th October 2016
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HARMONIsATION sysTEM (GHs) OF CLAssIFICATION AND LABELLING OF CHEMICALs
The GHS is a United Nations created system for the classification, labelling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of chemicals on a global basis. The GHS was accepted worldwide in 2012 and most countries (US, Canada, Europe and China) have now adopted it into their own health and safety legislation. By January 1st 2017 most of Australia (excluding WA and VIC) has agreed to comply with the new system.
With the adoption of the national model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations in 2012, Australia has agreed to the GHS. We are nearing the end of the five year transitional period to move to the new GHS-based system. After 31 December 2016, all workplace chemicals must
be classified according to the GHS and labels and SDS must be updated. GHS is the most important change to legislation within the new WHS Regulations. With only months until the official change over, how will the introduction of the GHS affect you?
The aim of this conference is to update everyone who comes in contact with hazardous chemicals on the GHS. The event will explore the variety of updates required and pre-empt the issues the introduction of the GHS will have on your business. The event will also ensure that you stay legally compliant with the Australian and international law and regulations.
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eXtRaS: This training course includes a 50 page glossy training manual, with posters and handouts that can be used to understand the key components of the GHS. An official training certificate will be issued to each workshop attendee.
NETWORKING SESSION: Cocktail Hour – 5.00pm to 6.00pm
An hour dedicated for all attendees to meet and socialise with experts and industry peers at
the HAZCHEM Conference Cocktail Hour.
3.00pm
session
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The GHs in Australia – Implementing Legislation and supporting Activities Dr Paul Taylor – Occupational Hygiene | Director, WHS Technical Policy - Safe Work Australia
The model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act implements the GHS in Australia for workplace hazardous chemicals. This presentation outlines the legislative requirements for workplace hazardous chemicals, including classification, labelling and safety data sheets, as well as interactions with other legislation. Activities undertaken nationally to support the implementation and the future of the GHS in Australia will also be highlighted. Delegates will come away with an understanding of the way the legislation is put together, what is required, and the activities Safe Work Australia and others have been undertaking to support the implementation.
3.45pm
session
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How does the WHs/GHs Interact and Impact on Dangerous Goods Warehousing and Transport? Richard Greenwood – Lead Consultant, RG Chemical Safety
The key purpose of the GHS is to provide the same international consistency for user labelling of chemicals that dangerous goods has achieved for transport labelling. While dangerous goods have formed a key part of the GHS from the beginning, there are some differences, not least of which are the intentionally simplified GHS pictograms. While transport remains governed by the dangerous goods classification system, and there is no intention to change this, warehouses are workplaces and labelling therefore must comply with WHS requirements. This talk will highlight consequences of the change from just dangerous goods to WHS/GHS in storage legislation.
4.30pm
session
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Labelling and Placarding of Bulk storages and Tanks Peter Hunt – Director and Principal Consultant, Whamcorp Pty Ltd
It sounds simple, but it’s not always. WHS Regulation clause 342 requires GHS labelling of “containers” – what does this mean for tanks and bulk storages? Placard requirements under WHS for flammable gases, skin corrosion Category 1 and elevated temperature liquids for example, are not what you might expect. Do I need to remove any Class 9 placards? What about tanks in the plant services areas such as fire fighting foam concentrate, refrigerant receivers, effluent holding pits and air receivers? Here Peter will tackle these tricky GHS questions and issues.
Closing – 5.00pm
CONFERENCE PROGRAM CONT. – 27th October 2016
All conference papers are reviewed and selected for their high quality and technical value by our panel of specialists experienced in the theory and practice of hazardous chemicals management.
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CRAIG WATT General Manager, Chem-Safe Australia Globally Harmonised System (GHS) Compliance and Chemical Safety Specialist
Craig graduated from Sheffield University in the UK with a degree in business studies and joined Dutch chemical company Univar on their European graduate management programme – becoming general manager of their major hazard facilities in London and Widnes. After 10 years with Univar he became a regional director for German chemical company Brenntag, the world’s largest chemical logistics company with 500+ sites globally. Craig was responsible for five major hazard facilities in Europe. Craig migrated to Perth in 2008 and set up Chem-Safe Australia Pty Ltd with government sponsorship in 2009 providing nationally accredited training and consultancy in hazardous substances, GHS and dangerous goods.