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HAZCOM Hazardous Communication 29 CFR 1910.

1200 Right To Know

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.

Fiscal 2005 Penalties


HAZCOM is OSHAs second most cited standard.
7,267

citations written $1.4 million in fines

Primary Fines
No

MSDS for product No written Hazcom program Lack of training Labeling

2004 Most Cited Violations


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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)

Basics of a HAZCOM Program


Inventory

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

National Fire Protection Association Hazardous Material Identification System

HMIS

NFPA and HMIS Labels

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.

NFPA Special Symbols:

OXY = oxidizer

ACID = acid ALK = COR = alkalikeep corrosive W= away from water

PHYSICAL HAZARD

Original HMIS Label

HMIS III Label

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.

NFPA vs HMIS Labels


Which labeling system is right for you? This is up to you. Which system fits your operation best. Highly recommended that you pick one and use only one due to the confusion that may arise in the differences in wording.

WHMIS
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's hazard communication standard.

Are there different types of WHMIS labels? Yes.


A WHMIS label can be a mark, sign, stamp, sticker, seal , ticket, tag or wrapper. It can be attached, imprinted, stenciled or embossed on the controlled product or its container.

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheets

What Is A Hazardous Chemical?


Hazardous

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

requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200

operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present

The

location and availability of the written hazardous communication program including the location of MSDS in your facility.

Associates training shall include at least:


Methods

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

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