Revised Hazard Communication Handout 2013 Chris’ Safety and Health Consulting, Inc. Chris Merli, CIH, CSP, CHMM Chris@ChrisSafety.com
Training Action Items Ensure a system is available to identify new hazards requiring additional training Ensure employees understand hazards and controls Evaluate effectiveness of training Level 2 – Change in knowledge/skills/attitude Level 3 – Transfer to workplace Ensure robust training recordkeeping
Health Hazards Hazard Class Hazard Category Acute Toxicity 1 2 3 4 Skin Corrosion/ Irritation 1A 1B 1C Serious Eye Damage/ Eye Irritation 2A 2B Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Germ Cell Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity Lactation STOT – Single Exposure STOT – Repeated Exposure Aspiration Simple Asphyxiants Single Category
Physical Hazards Hazard Class Hazard Category Explosives Unstable Explosives Div 1.1 Div 1.2 Div 1.3 Div 1.4 Div 1.5 Div 1.6 Flammable Gases 1 2 Flammable Aerosols Oxidizing Gases Gases under Pressure Compressed Gases Liquefied Gases Refrigerated Liquefied Gases Dissolved Gases Flammable Liquids 3 4 Flammable Solids Self-Reactive Chemicals Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E Type F Type G Pyrophoric Liquids Pyrophoric Solid Pyrophoric Gases Single category Self-heating Chemicals Chemicals, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases Oxidizing Liquids Oxidizing Solids Organic Peroxides Corrosive to Metals Combustible Dusts
HCS Pictograms and Hazards
Label Example
16-Section Safety Data Sheet Identification of the substance or mixture and of the supplier Toxicological Ecological information (non mandatory) Hazards identification Composition/information on ingredients Substance/Mixture Disposal considerations (non mandatory) First aid measures Transport information (non mandatory) Firefighting measures Accidental release measures Regulatory information (non mandatory) Handling and storage Other information including information on preparation and revision of the SDS Exposure controls/personal protection Physical and chemical properties Stability and reactivity
j) Effective Dates – HazCom 2012 Effective Completion Date Requirement(s) Who December 1, 2013 Train employees on the new label elements and SDS format. Employers June 1, 2015* December 1, 2015 Comply with all modified provisions of this final rule, except: Distributors may ship products labeled by manufacturers under the old system until December 1, 2015. Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers June 1, 2016 Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. Transition Period Comply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200 (this final standard), or the current standard, or both All chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers *This date coincides with the European Union implementation date for classification of mixtures.
Health Standards Asbestos (1910.1001; 1926.1101; 1915.1001) Acrylonitrile (1910.1045) Ethylene Oxide (1910.1047) 13 Carcinogens (1910.1003) Formaldehyde (1910.1048) Vinyl Chloride (1910.1017) Methylenedianiline (1910.1050; 1926.60) Inorganic Arsenic (1910.1018) Lead (1910.1025; 1926.62) 1,3-Butadiene (1910.1051) Chromium (VI) (1910.1026; 1926.1126; 1915.1026) Methylene Chloride (1910.1052) Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories (1910.1450) Cadmium (1910.1027; 1926.1127) Benzene (1910.1028) Coke Oven Emissions (1910.1029) Cotton Dust (1910.1043) 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane (1910.1044)
Substance-Specific Health Standards Example - Asbestos Original signs Final Changes 1910.1001 1915.1001 Asbestos Regulated areas Where the use of respirators and protected clothing is required DANGER ASBESTOS CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA ASBESTOS MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS AUTHORIZED WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND
Safety Standards Flammable Liquids (1910.106; 1926.152) Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials (1910.107) Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (1910.119; 1926.64) Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (1910.120; 1926.65) Dipping and coating operations: Coverage and definitions (1910.123) General requirements for dipping and coating operations (1910.124) Additional requirements for dipping and coating operations that use flammable liquids or liquids with flashpoints greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) (1910.125) Welding, Cutting, and Brazing (1910.252)
Revision of 29 CFR 1910.106 Flammable Liquids Revised HazCom Flammable and Combustible Liquids Standard (29 CFR 1910.106) Category Flashpoint ºC (°F) Boiling Point ºC (°F) Class Boiling Point Flammable 1 < 23 (73.4) ≤ 35 (95) Flammable Class IA < 22.8 (73) < 37.8 (100) Flammable 2 > 35 (95) Flammable Class IB ≥ 37.8 (100) Flammable 3 ≥ 23 (73.4) and ≤ 60 (140) Flammable Class IC Combustible Class II ≥ 22.8 (73) and < 37.8 (100) ≥ 37.8 (100) and < 60 (140) Flammable 4 > 60 (140) and ≤93 (199.4) Combustible Class IIIA ≥ 60 (140) and <93.3 (200) None Combustible Class IIIB ≥ 93.3 (200)
Safety Standards PSM 1910.119(a)(1)(ii) HazCom 1994 HazCom 2012 A process which involves a flammable liquid or gas (as defined in 1910.1200(c) of this part) on site in one location, in a quantity of 10,000 pounds (4535.9 kg) or more except for: A process which involves a Category 1 flammable gas (as defined in 1910.1200 (c)) or a flammable liquid with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C) on site in one location, in a quantity of 10,000 pounds (4535.9 kg) or more except for:
Updated HazCom Web Page
OSHA Guidance & Outreach Highlights HCS/HazCom Final Rule Federal Register: The Final Rule was filed on March 20th at the Office of the Federal Register and available for viewing on their Public Electronic Inspection Desk. The Federal Register published the final rule on March 26, 2012. The effective date of the final rule is 60 days after the date of publication. HCS Comparison: HazCom 1994 and Hazcom 2012 Side-by-side Redline Strikeout of the Regulatory Text
OSHA Guidance & Outreach
OSHA Guidance & Outreach Press Release: US Department of Labor's OSHA publishes final rule to update the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Guidance OSHA Briefs Fact Sheet Quick Cards
OSHA Directorate of Enforcement Programs: Products Letters of Interpretation Provide guidance on specific sections of the standard. Where appropriate, will be incorporated into the directive. Hazard Communication Directive Provides guidance on how OSHA enforces the Hazard Communication Standard.
Hazard Communication Directive CPL 02-02-038 Inspection Procedures for HCS Provides an outline to compliance officers of what to review and how to cite HazCom violations Covers sections of the standard and provides clarification on how the individual subparts should be reviewed and enforced.
OSHA Guidance & Outreach OSHA is developing an array of guidance materials Initial Materials Quick cards, OSHA briefs, booklets, small entity compliance guides Technical Materials Model training materials; Safety Data Preparation guidance; Hazard Classification Guidance Web Applications SDS Electronic Form; Label Elements Application; Acute Toxicity Calculator
Updated OSHA Webpages HazCom 2012 Webpage http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html Safety & Health Topics Webpage http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index2.html
Updated Webpages HazCom 2012 Webpage Safety & Health Topics Webpage http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html Safety & Health Topics Webpage http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index2.html UN GHS Sub-Committee Home Page http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome_e.html
ANSI Guidance & Outreach ANSI Z129.1-Hazardous Industrial Chemicals-Precautionary Labeling ANSI Z400.1-Hazardous Industrial Chemicals-Material Safety Data Sheets-Preparation www.ansi.org Copyright Chris' Safety and Health Consulting, Inc., Chris Merli, chris@chrissafety.com
Guidance & Outreach www.schc.org - Society for Chemical Hazard Communication: GHS Information Sheets and coursework www.cdc.gov/niosh NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (mini-Safety Data Sheets) Publication No. 2005-151 (CD-ROM) cdcinfo@cdc.gov NIOSH Hazard Communication Self-Inspection Checklist
UN GHS Guidance & Outreach United Nations Economic Commission for Europe GHS Sub-committee http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome_e.html