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HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS

HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. HISTORY. Late 1970’s-- “Right to Know” Early 1980’s--City Ordinances/State Laws Late 1980’s--Federal Law. Goals of Standard. Requires development of information on hazardous materials

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HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS

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  1. HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200

  2. HISTORY • Late 1970’s-- “Right to Know” • Early 1980’s--City Ordinances/State Laws • Late 1980’s--Federal Law

  3. Goals of Standard • Requires development of information on hazardous materials • Requires a written program addressing employee exposures to hazardous materials

  4. Key Points: • Communication • Hazardous Materials vs. Hazardous Chemicals • Performance Standard

  5. Purpose • OSHA CFR29 1910.1200 (a)(1)

  6. Scope • OSHA CFR29 1910.1200 (b)(2)

  7. Costs and Benefits • Costs: • Requires time and effort to start • Must be maintained • Benefits • Safer work practices • Hazard reduction

  8. How Important is HCS • Latest information on OSHA citations indicates Haz Com-- MOST commonly cited standard.

  9. Requirements of theStandard MSDS Labeling Written Program Inventory Training

  10. HOW TO CONDUCT A WORKPLACE INVENTORY • Identify Materials By Department. • Note Operations Performed Dept. By Dept. • Look at Labeling. • Identify Material by Processes. • Look at materials use by other Contractors. • Look at materials on site and in storage. • Look in all areas.

  11. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INVENTORY

  12. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • Purpose • What Information they provide • Readily accessible/complete/retain • Someone responsible

  13. Labeling • Purpose • What information is required • Accessible/Legible/in English • Types; Mfg.’s, HMIS, NFPA • Someone responsible Zip Cleaner

  14. Manufacturers Label • Mfg.’s Name/Address • Product Name • Physical Warnings • Health Hazard Warnings • Including Target Organs Zip Cleaner XYZ Company PO Box 1 Anytown, OH Flammable, Avoid Prolong Breathing

  15. In House Label • Product Name • Physical Hazards • Health Hazard Warnings • Including Target Organs Zip Cleaner Flammable, Avoid prolonged breathing.

  16. Chemical Name Health Hazard Fire Hazard Flash Points 4-Below 73 F 3-Below 100 F 2-Below 200 F 1-Above 200 F 0-Will not burn 4-Deadly 3-Extremely Hazardous 2-Hazardous 1-Slightly Hazardous 0-Normal material (red) (blue) Specific Hazard Reactivity 4-May detonate 3-Shock and heat may detonate 2-Violent chemical change 1-Unstable if heated 0-Stable Oxidizer OXY Acid ACID Alkali ALK Corrosive COR Use NO WATER W Radiation Hazard (yellow) (white) NFPA Label

  17. HMIS LABEL (blue) Health Flammability (red) (yellow) Reactivity (white) Personal Protective Equipment Chemical Name:______________________________

  18. Employee Training • General Training • Specific Training

  19. General Training • Hazard Communication Standard • Employer’s Written Program • Location/Availability Of Written Program & MSDS • How to read labels & MSDS’s

  20. Specific Training • Characteristics - How to detect • Health & Safety Hazards • Work practices or SOPs • Emergency action plans • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Non-routine tasks • Industrial Hygiene monitoring results

  21. Written Program • Must be developed, implemented & maintained • A blueprint for how the requirements will be met • Readily accessible HazComm Program

  22. Written Program • Develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written program that describes: • Labels and other forms of warning • MSDSs • Employee Training and Information • and includes:

  23. Miscellaneous • Chemical Inventory • Non-Routine Tasks • Piping Systems • Contractors/ Multi-Employer Worksites

  24. Multi-Employer Workplaces • Use hazardous materials in such a way other employers are exposed • Methods to provide access to MSDS and Written Program • Methods to inform of precautionary measures and labeling system • Intent is met when information on haz. materials at the worksite is available to all

  25. Other Exemptions • By Size? No • By Type of Substance? Does not apply to substances covered by other laws: i.e.-- tobacco, wood/wood products, articles • By Extent of Use? Does not apply if substance is used in manner, duration, & frequency as a consumer product

  26. Summary • What is Hazcom? • Why was the Hazcom Standard implemented? • What are the 4 major elements of our written Hazcom program? • Why is a workplace inventory important? • What is the purpose of an MSDS?

  27. Summary (continued) • Where do we keep MSDSs & Written Program? • Who is responsible for maintaining MSDS in your area? • What labeling system do we use? • Why do we need MSDS and labeling? • Why do we train on Hazcom? • What’s the difference between General and Specific training?

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