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Purpose
The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and their hazards communicated to employees.
Primary Fines
No
Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451) Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200) Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry ( 29 CFR 1910.147) Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134) Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212) Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305) Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178) Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry ( 29 CFR 1910.303) Mechanical power-transmission apparatus, general industry ( 29 CFR 1910.219)
all chemicals in the facility Keep a list of all hazardous chemicals Have a written HAZCOM program Ensure all containers are labeled Keep MSDS current Train your employees Allow access to your HAZCOM information to your associates
Labels
NFPA
HMIS
PHYSICAL HAZARD
NFPA labels were designed by the fire fighters to aid emergency services to determine the extent of a chemical hazard. HMIS labels were designed by the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) to help employers comply with OSHAs 1910.1200 standard.
OXY = oxidizer
PHYSICAL HAZARD
HMIS PPE symbols: A = Safety glasses B = Safety glasses, gloves C = Safety glasses, gloves, chemical apron D = Face shield, gloves, chemical apron E = Safety glasses, gloves, dust respirator F = safety glasses, gloves, chemical apron, dust respirator G = Safety glasses, gloves, vapor respirator H = Splash goggles, gloves, chemical apron, vapor respirator I = Safety glasses, gloves, dust and vapor respirator J = Splash goggles, gloves, chemical apron, dust and vapor respirator K = Air line hood or mask, gloves, full chemical suit, boots X = Ask Supervisor Note: before using any respirator contact EH&S for assistance.
WHMIS
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's hazard communication standard.
MSDS
Chemical: Defined by OSHA as any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical hazard.
MSDS Structure
In 1984 OSHA established a voluntary format for MSDS containing 8 sections. There could be up to 16 sections.
MSDS Structure
Manufactures Name Hazardous Ingredients Physical/Chemical Characteristics Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Reactivity Data Health Hazard Data Precautions For Safe Handling Control Measures
MSDS Structure
OSHA
specifies the information to be included on an MSDS, but does not prescribe the precise format for an MSDS. The MSDS must be in English but you may have other languages as well.
Training Requirements
Associates must be informed of the following:
The Any
The
location and availability of the written hazardous communication program including the location of MSDS in your facility.
and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area
The
measures associates can take to protect themselves from hazards including procedures the employer has implemented to protect associates from exposure The details of the hazardous communication program developed by the employer including an explanation of the labeling system and MSDS and how they can obtain and use hazard information
Off-Site Access
MSDS
may be kept at the primary work place. The MSDS information must be immediately obtainable for off-site associates.
MSDS
Some
have NFPA hazard info, some have HMIS info some have both, some have none. that you understand both.
Important
MSDS Retention
29 CFR 1910.1020 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records, defines employee exposure records to include MSDS. The standard requires all employee exposure records to be maintained for at least 30 years.
Websites
HMIS
www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/hmis.html www.paint.org/hmis/hmis_faq3.cfm
NFPA www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/nfpa.html
OSHA
Website
www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardcommunica tions/index.html