RCUH Supervisor “Train-the-Trainer” Training

 

 

Presented by:

 

 

John H. Connors Insurance and Zurich Services Corporation

 

 

Subject:

 

 

“Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) – The New Hazard Communication Standard”

Introduction:

 

 

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard was recently revised to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS system provides a globally consistent manner of chemical hazard classification, labeling and communicating the hazards of chemicals via Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

 

 

 

Deadlines:

 

 

 

December 1, 2013:

 

• Employees must be trained on the changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication standard, the new GHS labeling system and the new GHS safety data sheets (SDS).
• Employees must be aware of the changes so they can correctly interpret the hazards of the chemicals they work with based on the new labels and safety data sheets they may encounter.

June 1, 2015:

• Must convert to the new GHS labeling and SDS systems, the GHS system is being implemented worldwide.

 

 

 

Course Objectives:

 

 

 

·         Outline Changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

 

·         Review Key Changes to Labeling System

 

·         Discuss the New Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Format

 

·         Summarize what to expect going forward

 

·         Provide Resources Necessary for Training Employees

 

 

 

Summary:

 

 

 

The purpose of the “Train-the-Trainer” Sessions will be to inform RCUH Supervisors specifics about the upcoming training requirements and deadlines regarding the changes to the Hazard Communication Standard.  Upon conclusion of the training; resources will be provided to assist supervisors with training project employees in order to be in compliance with these OSHA Requirements and Training Deadlines.

 

If you have already attended “Lab Safety” and ‘Hazard Communication” within the last six months through UH, you do NOT have to attend this training.  Please submit proof of attendance to Ryan Yonamine ([email protected]).

 

 

 

 Training Schedule:

 

 

 

Island	Date	Time	Location
Oahu	Monday, November 18, 2013	9:00 am – 10:30 am	Schofield – SGT Yano Library Building 560
Hilo	Tuesday, November 19, 2013	10:00 am – 11:30 am	UH Hilo – Campus Center 306 200 W. Kawili Street
Oahu	Wednesday, November 20, 2013	9:00 am – 10:30 am	Kuykendall Auditorium 1733 Donaghho Road
Kauai	Thursday, November 21, 2013	10:00 am – 11:30 am	Kauai CC – OCET 106 3-1901 Kaumali’i Highway
Maui	Friday, November 22, 2013	10:00 am – 11:30 am	UH Maui College – Laulima 107 310 W Kaahumanu Avenue

 

 

 

To sign up for training, click on RCUH Training Enrollment located on the RCUH home web page. 

Meetings are accessible for individuals with disabilities. For more information or to request an accommodation due to your disability, email [email protected] at least one week prior to the meeting