1. Your Right to Know & Understand
Hazard Communication
Awareness Training
Your Right to Know & Understand

2. Five Stages of the Program
Safety Data Sheets
Labeling & Marking Systems
Employee Training
Written Plan
Chemical Inventory List
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3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Identification
Hazard(s) Identification
Information on Ingredients
First Aid Measures
Fire-Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Information
Handling & Storage
Exposure Controls/PPE
Physical & Chemical Properties
Stability & Reactivity
Toxicological & Health Effects
Ecological Information
Disposal Considerations
Transport Information
Regulatory Information
Other Information
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4. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Your Rights
Your employer must have an SDS for every hazardous substance you use as part of your job.
If you request to see a copy of an SDS for a product you use, and your employer cannot provide it after one working day, you may refuse to use that product or work in an area where it is being used.
These SDSs must be available to you the entire time you are in the workplace.
If you request your own personal copy of an SDS, your employer has 15 days to provide it.
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5. Five Stages of the Program
Safety Data Sheets
Labeling & Marking Systems
Employee Training
Written Plan
Chemical Inventory List
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6. Labeling & Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds
HMLS Labels
Uniform Laboratory Hazard Signage System
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7. Labeling & Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
Color coded, numerical rating system
Will be located near main entrances, fire alarm panels, or on outside entrance doors
Provide at-a-glance hazard information
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8. Labeling & Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Instability
White = Special Hazard Information
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9. Labeling & Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
4 = Deadly Hazard
3 = Severe Hazard
2 = Moderate Hazard
1 = Slight Hazard
0 = No Hazard
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10. Labeling & Marking Systems HMLS Labels
Designed to go on individual containers of products that don’t have the manufacturer’s labels
Same color code/numerical rating system as the NFPA diamonds
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11. Uses same numerical rating of 0-4
Labeling & Marking Systems
HMLS Labels
Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Instability
White = Personal Protective Equipment or Special protection information
Uses same numerical rating of 0-4
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12. Labeling & Marking Systems
HMLS Labels
You should never have any unattended or unlabeled containers in your workplace!
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13. Uniform Laboratory Signage
Labeling & Marking Systems
Uniform Laboratory Signage
Located on laboratory and chemical storage area doors
Pictographs depict worst hazards present in lab or area
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14. Uniform Laboratory Signage
Labeling & Marking Systems
Uniform Laboratory Signage
. Always check with the appropriate personnel (lab manager, chemical hygiene officer, etc.) before performing work or maintenance in a laboratory!
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15. Manufacturer Requirements
Labeling & Marking Systems
Manufacturer Requirements
Pictogram
Signal Word
Hazard & Precautions
Product Identifier
Supplier Information
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16. Five Stages of the Program
Safety Data Sheets
Labeling & Marking Systems
Employee Training
Written Plan
Chemical Inventory List
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17. Oklahoma State University
Employee Training
Requirements
Training is required:
Within the first 30 days of employment
Whenever new hazards are introduced
Annually
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18. Oklahoma State University
Employee Training
Requirements
Training must cover:
Requirements of regulations
Location and availability of SDSs
Hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
Method to detect release
Physical and health hazards
Measures for personal protection
Details and location of the written plan
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19. Five Stages of the Program
Safety Data Sheets
Labeling & Marking Systems
Employee Training
Written Plan
Chemical Inventory List
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20. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
The Written Plan
You have a right to possess your own copy of OSU’s written hazard communication plan, which is OSU Policy # It is available from EHS ( ) or online at
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21. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
The Written Plan
Part of the Written Plan is the Employee Exposure Report (EER) Form. If you are exposed to a hazardous substance at work, you should report it to your supervisor, who will file an EER with the Environmental Health & Safety Department. The form is available from EHS ( ) or online at
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22. Five Stages of the Program
Safety Data Sheets
Labeling & Marking Systems
Employee Training
Written Plan
Chemical Inventory List
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23. Chemical Inventory List
Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
Federal law requires an inventory of all chemicals on the OSU campus, and that it be updated at least annually.
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24. Chemical Inventory List
Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
This list is used to determine correct signage for rooms and buildings, and is made available to the fire department for their use during emergencies.
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25. Chemical Inventory List
Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
OSU uses the online chemical inventory program “Chemical Safety Assistant.” Contact the EHS Department to gain access.
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26. Chemical Inventory List
Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
Required Information Building/Room/Location of the chemical Name of the chemical Physical State of the chemical Number and size of the container(s) Additional Information CAS number Type of container Manufacturer Date of receipt, date opened, expiration date Location of the SDS Contact information & Comments
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27. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
Be SAFE – not sorry