Webinar | United Nations (UN) GHS Training
Wednesday, October 6, 4PM UAE time
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is pleased to host a UN GHS introductory training webinar on October 6, 2021. This exclusive webinar will provide GPCA members and non-members the opportunity to learn critical details about the new GHS implementation from UL regulatory experts who are known to successfully implement GHS requirements. During this webinar, you will get a complete overview of what is involved with the GHS implementation, the goals of the GHS when implemented in the UN and important considerations as the regulation goes into effect. UL experts will also share details on the implementation of GHS revision 5 in comparison with other GHS implementations around the globe.
The following topics will be covered in depth.
Hazard classification
Types of hazards and class structure
Core elements within the GHS and how each country chooses to adopt parts of the GHS
Methodologies used for determining which hazards are appropriate when reviewing a chemical product(s)
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and labels
Differences in GHS implementations globally vs. revision 5
Format and structure of SDSs
Key labelling requirements under GHS
Product review
Chemical product classification
Creating SDSs
Speakers
Ghassan (Gus) Zughaib
Senior Regulatory Specialist
UL
Ghassan (Gus) Zughaib, Senior Regulatory Specialist for UL Supply Chain, has 10 years of chemical-based regulatory experience. Gus is an expert in global chemical control regulations including the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), GHS and Middle Eastern and African chemical regulations. He is also responsible for researching and maintaining this regulatory content for UL’s ChemADVISOR database and Navigator tool. He contacts government ministries to support his Navigator country development work and customer advisory service projects. Gus provides TSCA consulting services to both domestic and international clients seeking to market products in the United States and for all aspects of TSCA compliance.
Gus holds a B.S. in Biology and is fluent in Arabic and French.
Alexis Sumner
Senior Regulatory Specialist
UL
Alexis Sumner has more than 12 years of experience in her field. As a member of the Authoring team, she is responsible for authoring SDSs within several authoring systems, as well as creating and reviewing other hazard communication documentation. On the REACH team, Sumner aids customers with understanding the registration and reporting requirements under the REACH regulation. Outside of hazard communication work, she focuses on VOC regulations, product compliance in Canada, and the complex regulatory requirements in the state of California.
Supporting UL’s ChemADVISOR Regulatory Database, she is responsible for reviewing and updating the GHS SV lists for seven countries. She is also a member of the training team as course leader for the Canadian Hazard Communication course, and assists with teaching European Union SDS and labeling, GHS essentials, REACH essentials, REACH practical implementation and U.S. hazard communication essentials.
Alexis holds a B.S. in Biochemistry.
Moderator
Abdullah Abu Haidar
Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Regulatory Affairs Department – MEA
SABIC
Abdallah Abou-Haidar has been involved in the chemicals industry for 34 years. He started his career as a Plant Engineer for Dayco Products in Alliance, Nebraska, Hydraulic Hose Division.  Joined DuPont in Orange, Texas in the Copolymer Specialties and the Extrusion Technologies Group. He joined Dow Chemicals in Dubai as a Technical and Sales Representative responsible for MEAF. He was hired by ExxnonMobil as a Plant Manager for SALACO (Subsidiary for EM) in Yanbu. In 2002 he joined the Polymers Technical Marketing at SABIC, then transferred to Product Stewardship Department in 2014.
Abdallah obtained his MSME from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota, and his MBA from Southwest University in Louisiana. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, Registered with the Lebanese Order of Engineers, and a member of the Saudi Council of Engineers.
Held several posts at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, including the Chairman of the Board of SABINE Section for two consecutive years. Currently Abdallah is the Chairman of GPCA’S Product Stewardship Task Force since 2017. He is actively involved with CEFIC and other UN agencies to implement GHS in Africa.
Who should attend
Job Titles
- Directors
- Associate Directors
- Head
- Vice President and GM
Job functions (departments/organisation types)
- EHS&S
- Process Safety
- Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Government regulators
- Regulatory Affairs
- Logistics Service Providers
- Loss Prevention
- Operations and Maintenance
Categories
- Petrochemicals and Chemicals
Why attend the GPCA webinar series?
Adapt to evolve
The GPCA Webinar Series will address a new reality brought about by the complex set of events that have impacted demand, profit margins, affordability, sustainability and the growth paradigm.
Learn and network
Formulated to encompass the 3 pillars of GPCA – thought leadership, advocacy and networking, the webinar series aims to facilitate strong dialogue, sharing of insights and navigating future industry terrains.
Examine and forecast
Stay updated with the most recent policy and ad-hoc reforms adopted by governments, their impact on the way trade and business is conducted and how to plan for the future amidst substantial uncertainties.
Connect with the industry
The GPCA Webinar Series will allow unprecedented access to key industry opinions, allowing attendees to gain from a wealth of knowledge as well as a relevant network, encouraging knowledge exchange and unity in adversity.
