OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
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OSHA
Hazard
Communication
Standard
Occupational Safety and Health
Standards
MSDS
for the
LABEL
General Industry
OTI 501
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General Industry
Hazard Communication
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CFR
1910.1200
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Violations Cited - FY 2000
(h)
– Written HCP
– Employee Training
(h)(1)
– Employee Training
(g)(1)
– Material Safety Data Sheets
(f)(5)(i)
– Labeling
(e)(1)
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CPL 2-2.38D
March 30, 1998
Inspection Procedures for the
Hazard Communication Standard
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CONTENTS
(a) Purpose
(b) Scope and application
(c) Definitions
(d) Hazard determination
(e) Written program
(f) Labeling
(g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
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CONTENTS
(h) Training
(i) Trade secrets
Appendix A - Health Hazard Definitions
Appendix B - Hazard Determination
Appendix C - Information Sources
Appendix D -“Trade Secret”
Appendix E - Guidelines for Employers
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(a) Purpose
To
insure that the hazards of all
chemical produced in or imported into
the U.S. are evaluated
Hazards transmitted to
employers
employees
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(b) Scope and Application
Applies to any chemical which is
known to be present in the workplace
– employee may be exposed
– actual or potential exposure
– consumer products
– laboratory coverage
– sealed containers
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Who’s Covered
Chemical
manufactures
Importers and distributors
Employers that use chemicals
use means to package,
handle, react, or transfer.
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(c) Definitions
Chemical - any element, chemical
compound, or mixture of elements
and/or compounds
Hazardous chemical - any chemical
which is a physical or health hazard
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Basic Program Elements
(d) Hazard Determination
(e) Written Program
(f) Labeling
(g) MSDSs
(h) Employee Training
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(d) Hazard Determination
Required for
– chemical manufacturers
– importers
Procedures must be
– written
– available upon request (5 working days)
– Appendix C - Information Sources
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(d) Hazard Determination
Accuracy and adequacy of
information on labels and MSDSs
Do not have to address each
chemical listed individually
Must include
– physical hazards
– health hazards
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(e) Written Hazard
Communication Program
Required for all employers and
multi-employer worksites
– when potential for exposure exists
• for employees
• for employers
Review prior to implementation
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(e) Written Hazard
Communication Program
(f) Labeling
(g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
(h) Training
List of hazardous chemicals
Non-routine tasks
Multi-employer worksites
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(e) Written Hazard
Communication Program
Labeling
– designated person
• in-plant containers
• shipped containers
– description of labeling system
– written alternatives to labeling of in-plant
containers
– Procedures to review
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(e) Written Hazard
Communication Program
MSDSs
– designated person to obtain
MSDSs
– maintenance of MSDSs
• notebooks, electronic, back-up system, access
– procedures to follow to obtain MSDSs
– procedures for updating MSDS
• chemical manufacturers and importers
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(e) Written Hazard
Communication Program
Training
– designated person
– when to train
– who to train
– hazards introduced by other employers
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(e) Written Hazard
Communication Program
Other topics
– list of hazardous chemicals
– non-routine tasks
– unlabeled pipes
– multi-employer worksites
• MSDS access
– availability of written program
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(f) Labeling
LABEL
Must include
– identity of the hazardous chemical
– hazard warning
• physical and/or health
– name and address of chemical
manufacturer, importer, or responsible
party
• if shipped
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LABEL
(f) Labeling
Labeling Exception:
– Portable Containers
• Portable containers which are intended on for
immediate use by the employee who performs
the transfer of hazardous chemical from a
labeled container are EXEMPT from labeling
requirements.
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LABEL
(f) Labeling
Minimally labels must include
– identity of the hazardous chemical
– hazard warning
– name and address of chemical
manufacturer, importer, or responsible
party
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(f) Labeling
LABEL
Stationary containers
– identity of the hazardous chemical
– hazard warning
• physical and/or health
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LABEL
(f) Labeling
Legible
Prominently displayed
English
– additional languages
Cross referenced with
– MSDS
– hazardous chemical
inventory list
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(f) Labeling
LABEL
Alternate labeling
Effectiveness
– Appendix A (effective labeling)
– hazardous effects
• target organs
Evaluate in-plant labeling systems
– training
– MSDS procedures
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MSDS
(g) Material Safety
Data Sheets
Chemical manufacturers and importers
– develop or obtain MSDSs
– Review a representative number
• Appendixes C and D
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MSDS
(g) Material Safety
Data Sheets
MSDSs or each hazardous chemical
Are each of the 12 elements addressed?
Are all sections completed?
Missing MSDSs/labels
Multi-employer worksites
Referral procedures
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MSDS
Material Safety
Data Sheets
Applicable ANSI Documents
(212) 642-4900
Material Safety Data Sheets (1993)
• ANSI/SAE AMS 2825A
• $ 24.00 + S&H
Preparation of MSDSs (1993)
• Z 400.1
• $ 75.00 + S&H
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(h) Training
Required for all employees
– exposed to hazardous chemicals
– potential for exposure to hazardous
chemicals
Substance specific training
requirements take precedence
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(h) Training
Review training program with
management
Provided
– for new employees
– upon initial assignment
Frequency
Training records
Contract training
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Things all employees
should know about their HCP
Labeling
Type
requirements
of labeling system
Location(s)
or operation(s) utilizing
hazardous chemicals
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Things all employees
should know about their HCP
Physical
and health hazards of
chemicals
Methods/observations
used to detect
presence or release
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Things all employees
should know about their HCP
What’s
in the drum or bag?
What is the safest way to handle the
material?
What if it spills, leaks, or ignites?
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Things all employees
should know about their HCP
Protective
Location
measures
of the written HCP
Name
of designated hazard
communication coordinator
Location
of MSDSs and how to obtain
a copy
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MSDS
(i) Trade Secrets
Emergencies
Non-emergencies
– written request
– exposure levels
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Exempt
Hazardous waste
Consumer products
Articles
– tables, upholstery,tires, adhesive tape,
etc.
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Exempt
Wood and wood products
– not wood dust
– not with chemical additives
PNOR
– particulates not otherwise regulated
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Checklist for Compliance
Obtain a copy of the rule.
Read and understood the requirements.
Assigned responsibility for tasks.
Prepared an inventory of chemicals.
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Checklist for Compliance
Ensured containers are labeled.
Obtained MSDS for each chemical.
Prepared written program.
Made MSDSs available to workers.
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Checklist for Compliance
Conduct training of workers.
Established procedures to maintain
current program.
Established procedures to evaluate
effectiveness.
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