Hazard Communication OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 PDF

Hazard Communication OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Employees have a right to know about the health hazards and physical hazards present on the job, and what precautions to take to prevent exposure Requirements: Written Program List of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace...

Hazard Communication OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Employees have a right to know about the health hazards and physical hazards present on the job, and what precautions to take to prevent exposure Requirements: Written Program List of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Labeling Manufacturer’s Label Workplace Labeling Safety Data Sheets Employee Training  Health Hazard Definition “Health hazard" means a chemical which is classified as posing one of the following hazardous effects: acute toxicity (any route of exposure) skin corrosion or irritation serious eye damage or eye irritation respiratory or skin sensitization germ cell mutagenicity carcinogenicity reproductive toxicity specific target organ hepatotoxins nephrotoxins neurotoxins agents that act on the hematopoietic system agents that damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes aspiration hazard  Physical Hazard Definition “Physical hazard" means a chemical that is classified as posing one of the following hazardous effects: explosive flammable (gases, aerosols, liquids, or solids) oxidizer (liquid, solid or gas) self-reactive; pyrophoric (liquid or solid) self-heating organic peroxide corrosive to metal gas under pressure in contact with water emits flammable gas  Hazard Classification Each chemical/product must be evaluated to determine whether the chemical is classified as hazardous according to the new definition of hazardous chemical Classification must be evaluated based on weight of scientific evidence and by comparing the data with criteria for health and physical hazards published in the appendices to the standard The outcome of the hazard classification determines the signal word and hazard statements in the label and safety data sheet Hazard classification of mixtures must be on the mixture as a whole, rather than the individual components Labeling Requirements Based on the classification, the chemical manufacturer/importer must provide the following on each container that is shipped: Product identifier Signal word Hazard statement(s) Precautionary statement(s) Pictogram(s) Name, address, and telephone number for the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party  Product Identifier The name or number used for a hazardous chemical on a label or in the SDS that provides a unique means by which users can identify the chemical and which permits cross-referencing between the list of hazardous chemicals, label and SDS  Signal Word A word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label “Danger” – used for the more severe hazards “Warning” – used for the less severe The word to be used is specified in Appendix C based on the hazard classification  Hazard Statement Hazard statement for each level of hazard within each hazard class (from Appendix C) Example: Flammable liquids Category 1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Category 2: Highly flammable liquid and vapor Category 3: Flammable liquid and vapor Category 4: Combustible liquid  Precautionary Statements Precautionary statements are selected from tables in Appendix C, based on the classification Four types of precautionary statements required: Prevention Response Storage Disposal  Precautionary Statements Flammable Liquids Prevention Response Storage Disposal Keep away from heat/ If on skin (or hair): Store in a well- Dispose of sparks/open flames/ hot Remove/ Take off ventilated place. contents/container to… surfaces. – No smoking immediately all Keep cool contaminated clothing. … in accordance with Keep containers tightly closed. Rinse skin with local/ regional/ national/ water/shower. international regulations Ground/Bond container and (to be specified) receiving equipment. In case of fire: Use … for Use explosion-proof electrical/ extinction. ventilating / lighting/…./equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection  Corrosion Pictogram Corrosive to metals Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation  Flame Pictogram Flammable gases Flammable aerosols Flammable liquids Flammable solids Self-reactives Pyrophoric liquids and solids Self-heating substances Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases Organic peroxides  Skull and Crossbones Acute toxicity –(oral, inhalation or dermal routes)  Exclamation Mark Acute toxicity Skin irritation/corrosion Serious eye damage/irritation Skin sensitizer  Health Hazard Pictogram Respiratory sensitizer Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Toxic to reproduction Aspiration hazard  Flame over Circle Oxidizing gases Oxidizing liquids Oxidizing solids  Gas Cylinder Pictogram Compressed gas Liquefied gas Refrigerated liquefied gas Dissolved gas Labeling Requirements Based on the classification, the chemical manufacturer/importer must provide the following on each container that is shipped: Product identifier Signal word Hazard statement(s) Precautionary statement(s) Pictogram(s) Name, address, and telephone number for the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party Workplace Labels The employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either: The information specified for labels on shipped containers, or Product identifier and “words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.” Example: Gasoline - Flammable  Safety Data Sheets Employers must have an SDS for each hazardous chemical they use. SDSs must be readily accessible to employees when they are in their work areas during their workshifts Binder Electronic SDSs must be in English; they may also be kept in other languages Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Examples: Xylenes: https://www.paintdocs.com/docs/webPDF.jsp?SITEID=SWPROTECT&doct ype=SDS&lang=E&prodno=154-2398 Glass Cleaner: https://imgcdn.mckesson.com/CumulusWeb/Click_and_learn/SDS_SALFLD _CLEANER_GLASS_NON_AMMONIA_19OZ_12.pdf Training Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area Summary Written Hazard Communication Program List of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Labeling Manufacturer Workplace Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Employee Training