Regulations 2013 : Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals | Group 10

Summary

The video script discusses the Class Regulation 2013, enacted to regulate hazardous chemical supply in workplaces, emphasizing the classification, labeling, and safety data sheet requirements. It outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, including proper chemical classification, packaging, labeling, and SDS preparation. The script also covers exemptions, hazard types, and penalties for non-compliance, aiming to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Takeaways

• 📅 The Class Regulation 2013 was enacted on 11th October 2013 and took effect the following day, aiming to regulate the supply of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• 🛠️ It replaced the previous CTHCR (Chemical, Toxic and Hazardous Chemical Regulation) 1997, focusing on chemical classification and hazard communication.
• 🚫 The regulation does not apply to radioactive materials, pesticides, and certain poisons as defined by specific acts and regulations.
• 📦 Suppliers are responsible for classifying chemicals, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and maintaining an inventory of hazardous chemicals.
• 🔍 There are two types of suppliers: principal suppliers who formulate or manufacture the chemicals, and subsidiary suppliers who repackage or distribute them.
• 📊 Hazardous chemicals are classified into categories based on physical, health, and environmental hazards, with Category 1 being the most severe.
• 📝 The principal supplier must record the classification of chemicals and make these records available for inspection.
• 🔒 Packaging must be designed to prevent leakage and be securely sealed, with penalties for non-compliance including fines and imprisonment.
• 🏷️ Labels must include product identifiers, hazard statements, pictograms, and precautionary statements, and must be updated within three months of any classification changes.
• 📄 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are crucial for chemical recipients, containing 16 sections of information on hazards, safety measures, and more.
• 🗂️ An inventory of hazardous chemicals imported or supplied in quantities of 1 metric ton or more annually must be prepared and submitted by manufacturers and importers.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the Class Regulation 2013?

The purpose of the Class Regulation 2013 is to regulate the supply of hazardous chemicals for use at the workplace, ensuring proper classification, labeling, and communication of hazards to ensure the safety and health of workers.

When was the Class Regulation 2013 enacted and when did it take effect?

The Class Regulation 2013 was enacted on 11th October 2013 and took effect on the 12th of October 2013.

What does the Class Regulation 2013 replace?

The Class Regulation 2013 replaced the Chemicals (Classification, Packaging and Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulation 1997, known as SCPM Regulation.

What are the main responsibilities of chemical suppliers under the Class Regulation 2013?

The main responsibilities of chemical suppliers include classifying chemicals as hazardous, ensuring proper packaging, labeling each package with correct information, preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical supplied, and maintaining an inventory of chemical supplies.

What are the two types of suppliers mentioned in the script?

The two types of suppliers mentioned are the principal supplier, who formulates, manufactures, imports, recycles, or reformulates a hazardous chemical, and the subsidiary supplier, who repacks, distributes, or retails hazardous chemicals.

What is the significance of the Industry Code of Practice (ICoP) in the context of the Class Regulation 2013?

The Industry Code of Practice (ICoP) provides guidelines on the classification of chemicals according to their physical, health, and environmental hazards, and includes criteria and decision logics for each hazard class, which is crucial for compliance with the Class Regulation 2013.

What are the three types of hazards that the Class Regulation 2013 addresses?

The three types of hazards addressed are physical hazards based on the intrinsic properties of the chemical, health hazards which include factors that can negatively impact health, and environmental hazards related to events or substances harmful to the ecological system.

What is the penalty for suppliers who fail to comply with the packaging requirements of hazardous chemicals as stipulated in the Class Regulation 2013?

Suppliers who fail to comply with the packaging requirements can face a fine not exceeding 10,000 ringgit, imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or both. For continuing offenses, a fine of 1,000 ringgit may apply for each day or part of the day the offense continues after conviction.

What information should be included on the label of a hazardous chemical package according to the Class Regulation 2013?

The label should include a product identifier, supplier identification, signal word, hazard statement, pictogram, and precautionary statement. If the container is less than 125 ml, the label may include a reduced set of information with a reference to read the SDS before use.

What is the role of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in the context of the Class Regulation 2013?

The SDS provides essential information about the hazardous chemical, including its properties, hazards, safety measures, and instructions on what to do in case of accidents. Suppliers must update the SDS with each supply and ensure it contains all required information as per the regulation and ICoP.

What is the procedure for handling confidential business information (CBI) under the Class Regulation 2013?

CBI, which is limited to the name and composition of hazardous chemicals, can be protected and not disclosed on the SDS and label if it involves trade secrets. Instead, a generic name can be used. However, CBI can be disclosed to the Director General, occupational health authorities, and those handling the chemicals for specific needs.

What are the requirements for the inventory of hazardous chemicals as per the Class Regulation 2013?

Importers and manufacturers must prepare an inventory of hazardous chemicals imported or supplied in quantities of 1 metric ton or more per year. This inventory must be submitted annually to the Director General by March 31st.