Hazard Communication Update 2012 Global Harmonization

Changes to Hazard Communication There were several changes made to the HC program requirements The changes were made to bring the OSHA standards into alignment with the UN standard for classifying chemicals – Global Harmonization However, the changes that affect you are minimal We will review only the specific changes

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) An adverse physical or health effect that does not meet the specified hazard classes Belongs to a category that OSHA did not adopt from the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) An effect that falls below the cut-off value for a hazard class 6a

Labeling overview While HazCom 2012 is phased in, you will still see labels meeting previous rule: Identity of hazardous chemical Appropriate hazard warnings Name and address of manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party 12d

Labeling - shipped containers Product identifier (matches SDS and list) Signal word (Danger = severe hazard; Warning = less severe) Hazard statement (based on hazard class and category) Pictogram (symbol to show hazard class) Precautionary statement (safe use, storage) Name, address, phone number of manufacturer, importer, or responsible party to contact for emergency information 13a

Labeling - shipped containers

Labeling - shipped containers Flame Over Circle Flame Exploding Bomb Oxidizers Flammables Self-reactives Pyrophorics Self-heating Emits flammable gas Organic peroxides Explosives 13c

Labeling - shipped containers Skull and Crossbones Corrosion Gas Cylinder Acute toxicity (severe) Skin corrosion; burns Eye damage Corrosive to metals Gases under pressure 13d

Labeling - shipped containers Health Hazard Exclamation Mark Environmental Carcinogen Respiratory Sensitizer Reproductive Toxicity Target organ toxicity Mutagenicity Aspiration toxicity Irritant Dermal sensitizer Acute toxicity (harmful) Narcotic effects Respiratory tract irritation Environmental toxicity 13e

Labeling - in-house containers Rely on labels on shipped containers Re-label if label falls off Re-label if label cannot be read 14a

Labeling - in-house containers NFPA system identifies: Health hazards - Blue Flammability hazards - Red Reactivity hazards - Yellow Special hazards - White Hazard severity (0 to 4): 0 = none 4 = severe 14e

Labeling - in-house containers HMIS system identifies: Health hazards - Blue Flammability hazards - Red Physical hazards - Orange Personal protection - White Hazard severity (0 to 4): 0 = minimal 1 = slight 2 = moderate 3 = serious 4 = severe 14f

Safety data sheet (SDS) Chemical fact sheets Provided by chemical suppliers Employer keeps them up to date Must be in English Immediately available Report missing SDSs 16a

Safety data sheet (SDS) Use: Verify label information PPE recommendations Symptoms, health effects First aid Emergency procedures 16b

Safety data sheet (SDS) SDSs contain all Sections in order Section 1 - Identification: Product ID Manufacturer name, address, phone number Emergency phone Recommended use Restrictions on use Section 2 - Hazard identification: All hazards Required label elements 17a

Safety data sheet (SDS) Section 3 - Composition: Chemical name, synonyms CAS number Percentage of ingredients Trade secret claims Section 4 - First aid: Required treatment for each route of exposure Acute (immediate) symptoms, effects Immediate, special treatments 17b

Safety data sheet (SDS) Section 5 - Fire fighting: Extinguishing techniques Extinguishing equipment Hazardous combustion products Equipment, precautions for firefighters Section 6 - Accidental release: Personal precautions Protective equipment Emergency procedures Containment and cleanup methods 17c

Safety data sheet (SDS) Section 7 - Handling, storage: Safe handling Safe storage Incompatible materials Section 8 - Exposure control, Personal protection: Permissible exposure limits (PELs) Threshold limit values (TLVs), other exposure limits Engineering controls Personal protective equipment (PPE) 17d

Safety data sheet (SDS) Section 9 - Physical, chemical properties: Chemical appearance Odor, odor threshold Physical properties (pH, flash point, flammability limits, vapor pressure and density, auto-ignition temp., decomposition temp., viscosity, etc.) Section 10 - Stability, reactivity Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products 17e

Safety data sheet (SDS) Section 11 - Toxicological information: Routes of exposure Immediate, chronic effects Toxicity data Carcinogenicity Section 12 - Ecological information (non-mandatory): Ecotoxicity Biodegradability 17f

Safety data sheet (SDS) Section 13 - Disposal considerations (non-mandatory): Waste description Waste handling, disposal Section 14 - Transport information (non-mandatory) DOT shipping name, hazard class, packing group UN number 17g

Safety data sheet (SDS) Section 15 - Regulatory information (non-mandatory): Product-specific safety, health, environmental regulations Section 16 - Other information: Date of SDS’s preparation or last revision SDS indicates if no relevant information is available within a Section 17h

HazCom Summary Methods, observations to detect chemicals Information on physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, pyrophoric gas, and other hazards not otherwise classified Safe work practices, emergency procedures, and PPE use 22a

HazCom Summary Details of HazCom program: Labels on shipped containers Labeling used on in-house containers Safety Data Sheets and the order of information Always ask for HazCom help if you have any questions 23a