2. 1 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard General Industry LABEL MSDS

3. www.IndTraining.com2 General Industry Hazard Communication._____________________________________ 29 CFR 1910.1200

4. www.IndTraining.com3 4 Violations Cited - FY 2004  (e)(1)  (h)  (h)(1)  (g)(1)  (f)(5)(i) – Written Haz-Com Program – Employee Training – Material Safety Data Sheets – Labeling

5. www.IndTraining.com4 Inspection  Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard Haz-Com Compliance Guide

6. www.IndTraining.com5 CONTENTS  (a) Purpose  (b) Scope and application  (c) Definitions  (d) Hazard determination  (e) Written program  (f) Labeling  (g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

7. www.IndTraining.com6 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

8. www.IndTraining.com7 (a) Purpose  To insure that the hazards of all chemical produced in or imported into the U.S. are evaluated  Hazards transmitted to äemployers äemployees

9. www.IndTraining.com8 (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

10. www.IndTraining.com9 Who’s Covered  Chemical manufactures  Importers and distributors  Employers that use chemicals  use  means to package, handle, react, or transfer.

11. www.IndTraining.com10 (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 ?

12. www.IndTraining.com11 Basic Program Elements  (d) Hazard Determination  (e) Written Program  (f) Labeling  (g) MSDSs  (h) Employee Training MSDS

13. www.IndTraining.com12 (d) Hazard Determination  Required for –chemical manufacturers –importers  Procedures must be –written –available upon request (5 working days) –Appendix C - Information Sources

14. www.IndTraining.com13 (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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18. www.IndTraining.com17 (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 Haz-Com Program

19. www.IndTraining.com18  (f) Labeling  (g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)  (h) Training  List of hazardous chemicals  Non-routine tasks  Multi-employer worksites (e) Written Hazard Communication Program Haz-Com Program

20. www.IndTraining.com19 (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 Haz-Com Program

21. www.IndTraining.com20 (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 Haz-Com Program

22. www.IndTraining.com21 (e) Written Hazard Communication Program  Training –designated person –when to train –who to train –hazards introduced by other employers Haz-Com Program

23. www.IndTraining.com22 (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

24. www.IndTraining.com23 (f) Labeling  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 LABEL

25. www.IndTraining.com24  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. (f) Labeling LABEL

26. www.IndTraining.com25 (f) Labeling  Minimally labels must include –identity of the hazardous chemical –hazard warning –name and address of chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party LABEL

27. www.IndTraining.com26 (f) Labeling  Stationary containers –identity of the hazardous chemical –hazard warning physical and/or health LABEL

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30. www.IndTraining.com29 (f) Labeling  Legible  Prominently displayed  English –additional languages  Cross referenced with –MSDS –hazardous chemical inventory list LABEL

31. www.IndTraining.com30 (f) Labeling  Alternate labeling  Effectiveness –Appendix A (effective labeling) –hazardous effects target organs  Evaluate in-plant labeling systems –training –MSDS procedures LABEL

32. www.IndTraining.com31 (g) Material Safety Data Sheets  Chemical manufacturers and importers –develop or obtain MSDSs –Review a representative number Appendixes C and D MSDS

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34. www.IndTraining.com33 (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 MSDS

35. www.IndTraining.com34 Material Safety Data Sheets + Applicable ANSI Documents (212) 642-4900 äMaterial Safety Data Sheets (1993) ANSI/SAE AMS 2825A $ 24.00 + S&H äPreparation of MSDSs (1993) Z 400.1 $ 75.00 + S&H MSDS

36. www.IndTraining.com35 (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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38. www.IndTraining.com37 (h) Training  Review training program with management  Provided –for new employees –upon initial assignment  Frequency  Training records  Contract training

39. www.IndTraining.com38 Things all employees should know about their HCP  Labeling requirements  Type of labeling system  Location(s) or operation(s) utilizing hazardous chemicals

40. www.IndTraining.com39  Physical and health hazards of chemicals  Methods/observations used to detect presence or release Things all employees should know about their HCP

41. www.IndTraining.com40  What’s in the drum or bag?  What is the safest way to handle the material?  What if it spills, leaks, or ignites? Things all employees should know about their HCP

42. www.IndTraining.com41  Protective measures  Location of the written HCP  Name of designated hazard communication coordinator  Location of MSDSs and how to obtain a copy Things all employees should know about their HCP

43. www.IndTraining.com42 (i) Trade Secrets  Emergencies  Non-emergencies –written request –exposure levels MSDS CONFIDENTIAL

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45. www.IndTraining.com44 Exempt  Hazardous waste  Consumer products  Articles –tables, upholstery,tires, adhesive tape, etc.

46. www.IndTraining.com45 Exempt  Wood and wood products –not wood dust –not with chemical additives  PNOR –particulates not otherwise regulated

47. www.IndTraining.com46 Checklist for Compliance  Obtain a copy of the rule.  Read and understood the requirements.  Assigned responsibility for tasks.  Prepared an inventory of chemicals.

48. www.IndTraining.com47 Checklist for Compliance  Ensured containers are labeled.  Obtained MSDS for each chemical.  Prepared written program.  Made MSDSs available to workers.

49. www.IndTraining.com48 Checklist for Compliance  Conduct training of workers.  Established procedures to maintain current program.  Established procedures to evaluate effectiveness.

50. www.IndTraining.com49 The material presented in this slide show presentation is for reference purposes only. In no way is the material in substitution for any federal or state regulation.