OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry OTI 501

1. HCP OSHA Hazard CommunicationStandardOccupational Safety and Health Standards for theGeneral IndustryOTI 501 MSDS LABEL

2. General IndustryHazard Communication • _____________________________________ 29 CFR 1910.1200

3. (e)(1) (h) (h)(1) (g)(1) (f)(5)(i) – Written HCP – Employee Training – Employee Training – Material Safety Data Sheets – Labeling Violations Cited - FY 2000 4

4. CPL 2-2.38D CPL 2-2.38D 3/30/98 • March 30, 1998 • Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard

5. CONTENTS • (a) Purpose • (b) Scope and application • (c) Definitions • (d) Hazard determination • (e) Written program • (f) Labeling • (g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

6. 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

7. (a) Purpose • To insure that the hazards of all chemical produced in or imported into the U.S. are evaluated • Hazards transmitted to • employers • employees

8. (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

9. Who’s Covered • Chemical manufactures • Importers and distributors • Employers that use chemicals use means to package, handle, react, or transfer.

10. (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

11. Basic Program Elements • (d) Hazard Determination • (e) Written Program • (f) Labeling • (g) MSDSs • (h) Employee Training HCP

12. (d) Hazard Determination • Required for • chemical manufacturers • importers • Procedures must be • written • available upon request (5 working days) • Appendix C - Information Sources

13. (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

17. (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 HCP

18. (e) Written Hazard Communication Program • (f) Labeling • (g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) • (h) Training • List of hazardous chemicals • Non-routine tasks • Multi-employer worksites HCP

19. (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 HCP

20. (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 HCP

21. (e) Written Hazard Communication Program • Training • designated person • when to train • who to train • hazards introduced by other employers HCP

22. (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

23. (f) Labeling LABEL • 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

24. (f) Labeling LABEL • 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.

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

28. (f) Labeling LABEL • Stationary containers • identity of the hazardous chemical • hazard warning • physical and/or health

31. (f) Labeling LABEL • Legible • Prominently displayed • English • additional languages • Cross referenced with • MSDS • hazardous chemical inventory list

32. (f) Labeling LABEL • Alternate labeling • Effectiveness • Appendix A (effective labeling) • hazardous effects • target organs • Evaluate in-plant labeling systems • training • MSDS procedures

33. (g) Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS • Chemical manufacturers and importers • develop or obtain MSDSs • Review a representative number • Appendixes C and D

35. (g) Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS • MSDSs or each hazardous chemical • Are each of the 12 elements addressed? • Are all sections completed? • Missing MSDSs/labels • Multi-employer worksites • Referral procedures

36. Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS • Applicable ANSI Documents (212) 642-4900 • Material Safety Data Sheets (1993) • ANSI/SAE AMS 2825A • $ 24.00 + S&H • Preparation of MSDSs (1993) • Z 400.1 • $ 75.00 + S&H

37. (h) Training • Required for all employees • exposed to hazardous chemicals • potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals • Substance specific training requirements take precedence

39. (h) Training • Review training program with management • Provided • for new employees • upon initial assignment • Frequency • Training records • Contract training

40. Things all employees should know about their HCP • Labeling requirements • Type of labeling system • Location(s) or operation(s) utilizing hazardous chemicals

41. Things all employees should know about their HCP • Physical and health hazards of chemicals • Methods/observations used to detect presence or release

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

43. Things all employees should know about their HCP • Protective measures • Location of the written HCP • Name of designated hazard communication coordinator • Location of MSDSs and how to obtain a copy

44. (i) Trade Secrets MSDS CONFIDENTIAL • Emergencies • Non-emergencies • written request • exposure levels

46. Exempt • Hazardous waste • Consumer products • Articles • tables, upholstery,tires, adhesive tape, etc.

47. Exempt • Wood and wood products • not wood dust • not with chemical additives • PNOR • particulates not otherwise regulated

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

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

50. Checklist for Compliance Conduct training of workers. Established procedures to maintain current program. Established procedures to evaluate effectiveness.