GHS Hazard Communication: Pictograms of Hazards

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Luma Learning Strategies in the Transportation Industry

In 2012, OSHA incorporated the Global Harmonized System (GHS) into the existing Hazard Communication regulation (1910.1200). The intent behind its addition was: (1) to provide employers and employees with additional tools to recognize chemical hazards and (2) to allow the USA to import/export products with uniform labeling and safety data sheets. In General Industry, Hazard Communication (HazCom) has been the most frequently cited law for over ten years. With the addition of hazard “Pictograms”, the worker, both on-or-off the job, will be able to quickly recognize potential chemical hazards. This lesson will walk users through how to identify them and their meanings.
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1/17/20 Luma Learning Lesson #21: GHS Hazard Communication: Pictograms of Hazards

Objectives

  • Identify pictograms that are part of the Global Harmonized System Communications.
  • Articulate the health risks associated with the pictograms.

Estimated Time

60 minutes

Materials

Instructional Procedures for F2F
1. AuthenticityAsk the class to brainstorm a list of chemical hazards in their workplace. See how many items you can brainstorm.
2. EfficiencyAsk how they currently know if they are a hazard.
3. AuthenticityEngagementPut students in groups. Have them come up with a team name. This makes it fun and adds an element of competition.
4. AuthenticityEfficiencyTell them you are going to play a game. Pass out the GHS Hazard Communication: Pictograms of Hazards Note Cards. Have them quiz each other on the different cards. Have them practice until they are very familiar with the images.
5. AuthenticityBring in items like WD-40/acetone or similar items that are common at your workplace that are easy to bring into a classroom.
6. EfficiencyAuthenticityAsk the users as a group to decide which image should go with the different artifacts you bring in and ask them why. They have to correctly identify the pictogram and also the reason for including it.
7. Have them write down the list and see how many they get correct.
8. Optional: Give out prizes for the top groups.

Instructional Procedures for Online
1. EfficiencyProvide the Luma GHS Hazard Communication: Pictograms of Hazards or a similar online content.
2. EfficiencyThey will practice in an online game.
3. AuthenticityEngagementMeet with participants one-on-one via LumaLive or similar technology to review the important items at your workplace where these pictograms are important.

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